18 School Road Kidlington OX5 2HB

Case Officer Assigned 26/00925/TCA
Council
Date received
13 Apr 2026
Date validated
13 Apr 2026
Postcode
OX5 2HB

Description

T1 Yew - Prune branches to provide 2 metres clearance from house wall, roof and chimney. Remove major deadwood sections from throughout crown T2 Common Horse Chestnut - Reduce crown all round by up to 1.5 metres, leaving a rounded naturalistic form. Ensure 2 metre clearance from neighbour's property and clients house. Also Ensure 1.5 metres clearance from utility lines. Remove sections of major deadwood from throughout crown.

4/10
Planning Authority Score
#194 of 282

Cherwell is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #238 out of 282. 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%).

Cherwell decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
93%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #55 of 282
95%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #70 of 282
51%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #238 of 282
48%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #203 of 282
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