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20 New Cross Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX3 8LP

Granted Oxford 26/01096/CAT Works to Trees in Conservation Area

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Works to 2no mature Yew Trees as specified by Mr Clarence Joseph in the Headington Quarry Conservation area. Two mature yew trees (Taxus baccata) selective crown height reduction no more than 25%, together with proportionate thinning where appropriate

As published by the council, reference 26/01096/CAT

Application record

Reference
26/01096/CAT
Type
Works to Trees in Conservation Area
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Raise No Objection
Received
6 May 2026
Validated
6 May 2026
Decided
4 Jun 2026
Ward
Quarry And Risinghurst Ward
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
OX3 8LP

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 6 May 2026

    Received by Oxford

  2. 4 Jun 2026

    Decision issued: Raise No Objection

  3. 9 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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6 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Oxford granted permission on 4 June 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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.

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