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The Old Rectory Paradise Square Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1LD

Awaiting decision Oxford 26/00537/CAT Works to Trees in Conservation Area

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.

  • 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.

    Decided 12 Jul 2021 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 4 Mar 2026

    Received by Oxford

  2. 9 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. 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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What 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

  • The Old Rectory Paradise Square Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1LD

    21/01733/CAT Submitted 21 Jun 2021 50 yards away

    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

    19/01311/FUL Submitted 20 May 2019 50 yards away

    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

    19/02428/FUL Submitted 17 Sep 2019 50 yards away

    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

    18/02974/CND Submitted 23 Jul 2019 50 yards away

    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

    17/00860/CND2 Submitted 7 May 2021 50 yards away

    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

    18/02974/CND2 Submitted 7 May 2021 50 yards away

    Details submitted in compliance with condition 7 (Secured by Design) of planning permission 18/02974/VAR.

    Granted Conditions 4 docs

In Oxford

  • 26/02426/CAT Awaiting decision

    33 Church Way Oxford Oxfordshire OX4 4EB

    Works to 1no. Ash tree as specified by Consulting With Trees in the Iffley Village Conservation Area

    Received 8 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 26/02197/TPO 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

    Received 10 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/02206/TPO Granted

    7 Walton Crescent Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2JG

    Works to 1no Horse Chestnut as identified by Future Tree Services Ltd in the City of Oxford Walton Crescent (No.1) Tree Preservation Order 1987. T2 - Horse Chestnut - Crown lift the lower canopy overhanging 38 Richmond Road to approximately 4-5 metres above ground level. All proposed works will be limited to the 38 Richmond Road side of the tree.

    Received 10 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 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

    Received 10 Sep, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Trees
  • 26/02414/CAT Awaiting decision

    Parking Area Of Beaumont Place Beaumont Buildings Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2LL

    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.

    Received 7 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees