1 Worcester Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 2BX

Registered 26/00920/CAT
Council
Date received
15 Apr 2026
Date validated
15 Apr 2026
Postcode
OX1 2BX

Description

Works to 1no Robinia tree (T234) as specified by Skelton Tree Services in the Central conservation area. 234 Robinia to - Reduce historically pruned branches on Southern aspect of crown back to previous templates. Prune branches to provide sufficient clearance from adjacent streetlight. Carry out a selective lateral reduction of up to 3m on Western aspect of crown

1.8/10
Planning Authority Score
#262 of 282

Oxford is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #232 out of 282. The council extends the time limit on 55% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (87%) than the national average (90%).

Oxford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #164 of 282
87%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #220 of 282
53%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #232 of 282
55%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #243 of 282
67%
Minor dwellings approved
73 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
5 decided (10+ homes)
77%
Change of use approved
106 decided
1,132
Total decisions
151 refused in 2025