LocationLime Tree House The Green Hornton OX15 6BZ Data via plota.co.uk

Validated 09/02/2026 Reference No. 26/00331/TCA
Date received
6 Feb 2026
Date validated
6 Feb 2026
Postcode
OX15 6BZ

Description

Proposal/ DescriptionT1 Birch- Crown reduction, removing up to 4m from height and 1.5m from spread, pruning just above previous reduction points. This tree is has become too large for its space and is growing in close proximity to power lines. T2 Strawberry tree- Prune removing up to 1m from height and span. We would like to prune and shape the tree to improve its appearance and how it sits within the garden. Please see photos Spoke with agent 18.02.26 - confirmed that both trees are in the same area. Data via plota.co.uk

Cherwell
Planning Authority Score
4.1/10
Below average
#191 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Cherwell is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #239 out of 292. 48% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (95%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
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Cherwell decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #55 of 292
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #72 of 292
49%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #239 of 292
48%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #210 of 292
79%
Minor dwellings approved
117 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
20 decided (10+ homes)
93%
Change of use approved
44 decided
1,082
Total decisions
73 refused in 2025