Planning application
The Old Rectory Paradise Square Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1LD
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Removal of 1no. Acacia stem as specified by Lomas Tree Care in the Central conservation area. t1. remove false acacia stem leaning over roof of building.
As published by the council, reference 26/00537/CAT
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00537/CAT
- Type
- Works to Trees in Conservation Area
- Status
- Registered
- Received
- 4 Mar 2026
- Validated
- 4 Mar 2026
- Ward
- Osney And St. Thomas Ward
- Decision by
- Delegated decision
- Postcode
- OX1 1LD
Site history
Applications at this address on the Oxford register
This site has had 2 applications since 2021: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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21/01733/CAT Granted
The Old Rectory Paradise Square Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1LD
Fell 2no Robinia trees (T4, T5) and 1no Sycamore tree (T3), works to 2no Sycamore trees (T1, T7) as specified by Sylva Consultancy in the Central conservation area.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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4 Mar 2026
Received by Oxford
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9 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 29 April 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Oxford took a median of 47 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
2 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
This application is with Oxford for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Oxford decided tree works applications in a median of 27 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
About tree works applications
Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.
Nearby applications
Within 0.3 miles
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The Old Rectory Paradise Square Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1LD
Fell 2no Robinia trees (T4, T5) and 1no Sycamore tree (T3), works to 2no Sycamore trees (T1, T7) as specified by Sylva Consultancy in the Central conservation area.
Granted Trees 3 docs -
4 Paradise Square Oxford OX1 1TW
Formation of 1no. rear dormer to rear elevation and insertion of 2no. rooflights to front elevation
Refused Full applications Loft or dormer 9 docs -
4 Paradise Square Oxford OX1 1TW
Formation of 1no rear dormer in association with a loft conversion. Insertion of 2no rooflights to front elevation
Refused Full applications Loft or dormer 10 docs -
Greyfriars Court Paradise Square Oxford OX1 1BE
Details submitted in compliance with conditions 16 (Landscape plan) and 18 (Hard surfaces and trees) of planning permission 18/02974/VAR.
Granted Conditions Trees 12 docs -
Greyfriars Court Paradise Square Oxford OX1 1BE
Details submitted in compliance with condition 7 (Secured by Design) of planning permission 18/02974/VAR.
Granted Conditions 4 docs -
Greyfriars Court Paradise Square Oxford OX1 1BE
Details submitted in compliance with condition 7 (Secured by Design) of planning permission 18/02974/VAR.
Granted Conditions 4 docs
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26/02197/CAT Granted
10 Walton Well Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX2 6ED
Works to 1no Silver Birch tree as identified by North Oxford Trees and Gardens in the Oxford City Council - Walton Well Road (NO 1) TPO, 2010 T1 Silver birch: Reduce extending branches in the upper crown by 2.5 metres Reduce lateral extending branches by 2 metres Prune branch growing up against upper floor of property back to a suitable growth point Crown lift lower canopy to a height of 5 metres over the road Ensure telephone wires are clear
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26/02414/CAT Awaiting decision
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Horse Chestnut tree to be cut back to 5m over the road and parking bays and removal of major deadwood in the Central Conservation Area.