Lynton House 53 Woodgreen Witney Oxfordshire OX28 1DB Data via plota.co.uk

26/01166/TCA - Works to a tree in a Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

T1 Holm Oak - Reduce two overextended limbs over neighbours roof by up to 2 metres to reduce leverage and allow greater light penetration to neighbours house. Blend sections into remaining crown. Reduce lower over extended limb over parking space by removing lower branches . Remove lower epicormic growth in main fork area. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
12 May 2026
Approved
17 Jun 2026

Approved on 17 Jun 2026 · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Works to a tree in a Conservation Area
Postcode
OX28 1DB
Received
12 May 2026
Validated
12 May 2026
Ward
Witney East
Parish
Witney
Case officer
Track to view
Decision
Raise no objection
Decision date
17 Jun 2026
Agent
Boward Tree Surgery (Oxford) Ltd

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14926601
Env. assessment
No
West Oxfordshire
Planning Authority Score
7.2/10
Good
#51 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

West Oxfordshire is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #82 out of 292. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 97% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
97% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
West Oxfordshire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
95%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #29 of 292
97%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #41 of 292
75%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #82 of 292
37%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #124 of 292
81%
Minor dwellings approved
101 decided (1-9 homes)
73%
Major dwellings approved
15 decided (10+ homes)
90%
Change of use approved
31 decided
1,147
Total decisions
60 refused in 2025