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St Catherine's College Manor Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3UJ

Granted Oxford 26/01363/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

Fell 1no. Sweet Gum Tree and works to 1no. Sweet Gum Tree as specified by Ringrose Tree Services in the Central Conservation Area. 2 x Sweet Gum: Right hand tree Fell to ground level. Left hand tree: Reduce the crown by 3 metres

As published by the council, reference 26/01363/CAT

Application record

Reference
26/01363/CAT
Type
Works to Trees in Conservation Area
Status
Decided
Decision
Raise No Objection
Received
4 Jun 2026
Validated
4 Jun 2026
Decided
6 Jul 2026
Ward
Holywell Ward
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
OX1 3UJ

Site history

Applications at this address on the Oxford register

This site has had 10 applications since 2021: 7 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/01749/VAR Awaiting decision

    St Catherine's College Manor Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3UJ

    Variation (or removal) of conditions 2 (approved plans), 10 (Further details - window frames), 13, (acoustic ceiling plans), 14 (MEP), 15 (Samples - floor finishes), 17 (Samples - external materials), 19 (Floor finishes as approved) and 20 (Library stair nosings) of planning permission 25/01672/VAR (Variation of condition 2 (LBC consent - approved plans), 9 (Further details - new rooflights), 10 (Further details - window frames), 11 (Further details - mansafe system), 12 (Further details - shadow gaps), 15 (Floor finishes) and 17 (Samples - external materials) of planning permission 24/01327/LBC (Alterations to roof and associated internal and external works including partial replacement of glazing, roof plant and refurbishments. Upgrade to mechanical and electrical services on the Bernard Sunley Building, to allow design changes.

    Submitted 20 Jul 2026 Amendments
  • 26/01748/VAR Awaiting decision

    St Catherine's College Manor Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3UJ

    Variation (or removal) of condition 2 (Approved Plans), condition 3 (Samples), and condition 13 (Window Frames) of planning permission 25/01677/VAR (Variation of condition 2 (Develop in accordance with approved plns), 3 (samples), 6 (Ecological Enhancements), 10 (further details), 11 (Mansafe System) and 13 (Window Frames) of planning permission 24/01326/FUL (Alterations to roof and associated internal and external works including partial replacement of glazing, roof plant and refurbishments on the Bernard Sunley Building, Library, JCR, SCR and Dining Hall. Associated landscaping repairs and biodiversity enhancements. (Amended description)) to allow further design changes to layout, floor finishes, fascia, exterior lighting, roof plant and emergency lighting.

    Submitted 20 Jul 2026 Amendments
  • 26/00944/FUL Granted

    St Catherine's College Manor Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3UJ

    Erection of a temporary lecture theatre marquee for twelve months.

    Decided 12 Jun 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00945/LBC Granted

    St Catherine's College Manor Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3UJ

    Erection of a temporary lecture theatre marquee for twelve months.

    Decided 12 Jun 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 25/03405/LBC Awaiting decision

    St Catherine's College Manor Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3UJ

    Internal alterations to the Senior Common Room (SCR) to create a new staff breakout area, including removal of internal walls and fixed cabinetry, new pigeonholes and kitchenette, replacement floor and ceiling finishes and associated works; Works within kitchen area and associated rooms including urgent works demolition and replacement of walls, removal and replacement of floor coverings (part-retrospective).

    Submitted 22 Dec 2025 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 25/02817/CAT Granted

    St Catherine's College Manor Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3UJ

    Works to 1no Robinia tree as specified by Ringrose Tree Services in the Central Conservation area. T218 False Acacia Remove the major dead wood and mistletoe. Crown lift over the road and footpath to 5 metres. Install a 4 tonne Cobra Brace according to manufacturer's instructions. Reduce the crown by 2-3 metres.

    Decided 24 Nov 2025 Trees
  • 25/02516/LBC Granted

    St Catherine's College Manor Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3UJ

    Internal alterations to the SCR reception to include, relocation of internal wall, removal of fixed cabinetry, reinstatement of doorway, replacement of floor finishes and associated works.

    Decided 9 Dec 2025 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 24/01805/FUL Granted

    St Catherine's College Manor Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3UJ

    Alterations and replacement to the roof and fenestration on accommodation block staircases 1-9 and 8-16. Associated landscaping and biodiversity enhancements

    Decided 25 Nov 2024 Full applications
  • 21/01235/LBC Granted

    St Catherine's College Manor Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3UJ

    Repairs to the Dining Hall ceiling. Removal of water damaged fibrous panels and asbestos cement panels and replacement with medium density fibreboard panels with new metal suspension system. Rewiring of retained original light fittings with LED installation.

    Decided 29 Jun 2021 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 4 Jun 2026

    Received by Oxford

  2. 6 Jul 2026

    Decision issued: Raise No Objection

  3. 2 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

4 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Oxford granted permission on 6 July 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.

Nearby applications

Within 500 metres

  • St Catherine's College Manor Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3UJ

    21/01235/LBC Submitted 4 May 2021 0m away

    Repairs to the Dining Hall ceiling. Removal of water damaged fibrous panels and asbestos cement panels and replacement with medium density fibreboard panels with new metal suspension system. Rewiring of retained original light fittings with LED installation.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 14 docs

  • St Catherine's College Manor Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3UJ

    25/02817/CAT Submitted 24 Oct 2025 0m away

    Works to 1no Robinia tree as specified by Ringrose Tree Services in the Central Conservation area. T218 False Acacia Remove the major dead wood and mistletoe. Crown lift over the road and footpath to 5 metres. Install a 4 tonne Cobra Brace according to manufacturer's instructions. Reduce the crown by 2-3 metres.

    Granted Trees 4 docs

  • St Catherine's College Manor Road Oxford OX1 3UJ

    19/02202/CAT Submitted 19 Aug 2019 0m away

    Works to 1no. Paulonia Tormentosa tree in the Central conservation area.

    Granted Trees 5 docs

  • St Catherine's College Manor Road Oxford OX1 3UJ

    21/00247/LBC Submitted 29 Jan 2021 0m away

    Repairs to the Garden Walls, including new movement joints and drainage outlets.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 10 docs

  • St Catherine's College Manor Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3UJ

    25/03405/LBC Submitted 22 Dec 2025 0m away

    98% historically approved · decision due ~16 Feb

    Internal alterations to the Senior Common Room (SCR) to create a new staff breakout area, including removal of internal walls and fixed cabinetry, new pigeonholes and kitchenette, replacement floor and ceiling finishes and associated works; Works within kitchen area and associated rooms including urgent works demolition and replacement of walls, removal and replacement of floor coverings (part-retrospective).

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Demolition 19 docs

  • St Catherine's College Manor Road Oxford OX1 3UJ

    19/02677/FUL Submitted 16 Oct 2019 0m away

    Installation 16no. photovoltaic solar panels

    Granted Full applications 20 docs

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