1 Taynton Burford Oxfordshire OX18 4UH Data via plota.co.uk

26/00854/TCA - Works to a tree in a Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

T1 Ash - poorly formed and suppressed - fell to ground level G1 Field Maple - Crown lift to provide 5.2metres clearance from ground level over road. Remove primary stem extending over drive entrance T2 Sycamore - Carefully sectional dismantle and fell to ground level. G2 Ash - Remove deadwood >25mm throughout group. T3 Hornbeam - Prune tree sensitively with the aim of taking growth away from the over head conductor. Pruning will focus primarily on the side closest to the conductor, however additional pruning to ensure a good aesthetic and final appearance may be necessary. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
2 Apr 2026
Approved
27 Apr 2026

Approved on 27 Apr 2026 · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Works to a tree in a Conservation Area
Postcode
OX18 4UH
Received
2 Apr 2026
Validated
2 Apr 2026
Ward
Burford
Parish
Taynton
Case officer
Show
Decision
Raise no objection
Decision date
27 Apr 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
Nicholsons Nurseries

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14833086
Env. assessment
No
West Oxfordshire
Planning Authority Score
7.1/10
Good
#60 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

West Oxfordshire is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #81 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (97%) than the national average (90%).

Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
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West Oxfordshire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
95%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #33 of 296
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #46 of 296
75%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #81 of 296
38%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #135 of 296
83%
Minor dwellings approved
105 decided (1-9 homes)
72%
Major dwellings approved
18 decided (10+ homes)
95%
Change of use approved
37 decided
1,125
Total decisions
59 refused in the year to March 2026