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St Edmund Hall Queens Lane Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 4AR

Awaiting decision Oxford 26/00653/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

Works to 8no. Irish Yew trees as specified by Mr Mark Blandford-Baker in the Central Conservation Area. 8 x Irish Yew to reduce height by approximately 1-1.5m

As published by the council, reference 26/00653/CAT

Application record

Reference
26/00653/CAT
Type
Works to Trees in Conservation Area
Status
Registered
Received
16 Mar 2026
Validated
16 Mar 2026
Ward
Holywell Ward
Decision by
Delegated decision
Postcode
OX1 4AR

Site history

Applications at this address on the Oxford register

This site has had 3 applications since 2021: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • 24/02247/LBC Withdrawn

    St Edmund Hall Queens Lane Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 4AR

    Alterations and refurbishment to the timber screen enclosure of the Porter's Lodge. Works to include raising the sill height, installation of insulation boards, replacement of single glazing with double glazing,minor timber repairs, electrical wiring adjustments and installation of 2no. electrical sockets.

    Decided 25 Oct 2024 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 21/02085/CAT Granted

    St Edmund Hall Queens Lane Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 4AR

    Fell 1no Holly Tree as specified by Sylvatrees Ltd in the Central conservation area.

    Decided 16 Aug 2021 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 16 Mar 2026

    Received by Oxford

  2. 9 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 11 May 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

  • St Edmund Hall Queens Lane Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 4AR

    21/02085/CAT Submitted 22 Jul 2021 50 yards away

    Fell 1no Holly Tree as specified by Sylvatrees Ltd in the Central conservation area.

    Granted Trees 3 docs
  • St Edmund Hall Queens Lane Oxford OX1 4AR

    21/01698/LBC Submitted 18 Jun 2021 50 yards away

    Reconfigure the staircase handrail adjacent to the organ console, provision of secondary glazing to the stained glass window, lighting and heating upgrade.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 13 docs
  • St Edmund Hall Queens Lane Oxford OX1 4AR

    19/02410/LBC Submitted 16 Sep 2019 50 yards away

    Erection of a stone plinth with brass plaque to the east of St Peter in the East Church's south porch. (Amended description and plans).

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension 10 docs
    Small domestic
  • St Edmund Hall Queens Lane Oxford OX1 4AR

    19/02107/CAT Submitted 6 Aug 2019 50 yards away

    Works to various trees as specified by Ringrose Tree Services in the Central Conservation Area.

    Granted Trees 2 docs
  • St Edmund Hall Queens Lane Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 4AR

    24/02247/LBC Submitted 18 Sep 2024 50 yards away

    Alterations and refurbishment to the timber screen enclosure of the Porter's Lodge. Works to include raising the sill height, installation of insulation boards, replacement of single glazing with double glazing,minor timber repairs, electrical wiring adjustments and installation of 2no. electrical sockets.

    Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 7 docs
  • 42 High Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 4AP

    18/03126/SF56 Submitted 26 Nov 2018 50 yards away

    Application seeking prior approval for Change of Use from Use Class A1 (Shops) to Use Class A3 (Café/Restaurant).

    Withdrawn Prior approval 3 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