Merton College Merton Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 4JD
Pending
26/01293/CAT
Description
Works to 1no Sycamore tree as specified by Merton College in the Central Conservation area. Acer pseudoplatanus FG.08 - substantial crown height reduction; to reinvigorate tree, and reduce instances of falling minor branches compromised by squirrel damage.
Nearby new applications
34 High Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 4AN
Removal of partition walls, alterations to bathroom. Alterations to existing WC ...
Church Of St Michael At The Northgate Cornmarket Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3EY
Works to 1no. Holly tree as specified by Boward Tree Surgery (Oxford) Ltd in the...
124 High Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 4DF
Internal alterations to ground floor to include the formation of internal partit...
St Aldate's Courtyard 38 St Aldate's Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1BN
Works to 2no Portuguese Laurel trees as specified by Boward Tree Surgery (Oxford...
Canterbury Quad Christ Church College St Aldate's Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 1DP
Details submitted in compliance with conditions 15 (Precautionary Working Method...
Cloister Quad Magdalen College High Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 4AU
Details submitted in compliance with condition 3 (Further Details- Ventilation G...
Historical activity at this location
50 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2025
Approved
Internal alterations include removal of WC and dividing wall to allow additional space fo…
2025
Approved
Internal alterations include removal of WC and dividing wall to allow additional space fo…
2024
Approved
Fell 1no. Aesculus hippocastanum tree as specified by Merton College in the Central Conse…
2024
Approved
Fell 1no. Aesculus hippocastanum tree as specified by Merton College in the Central Conse…
2024
Approved
Fell 1no Aesculus tree as specified by Lucille Savin in the Central conservation area.
2024
Approved
Fell 1no Aesculus tree as specified by Lucille Savin in the Central conservation area.
2023
Approved
Repairs to damaged external walls.
2023
Approved
Repairs to damaged external walls.
2023
Withdrawn
Impact protection of stonework to include; Installation of 6no. free-standing bollards an…
2023
Withdrawn
Impact protection of stonework to include; Installation of 6no. free-standing bollards an…
2021
Approved
Erection of a temporary marquee for 1 year (Retrospective).
2021
Approved
Erection of a temporary marquee for 1 year (Retrospective).
2021
Approved
Installation of an internally-ventilated protective secondary glazing system using anti-U…
2021
Approved
Installation of an internally-ventilated protective secondary glazing system using anti-U…
2020
Approved
Formation of a temporary building (retrospective).
2020
Approved
Formation of a temporary building (retrospective).
2019
Approved
Restoration of existing walls. Removal of existing noticeboards. Insertion of oak timber…
2019
Approved
Restoration of existing walls. Removal of existing noticeboards. Insertion of oak timber…
2019
Approved
Restoration of existing walls. Removal of existing noticeboards. Insertion of oak timber…
2019
Approved
Restoration of existing walls. Removal of existing noticeboards. Insertion of oak timber…
2016
Approved
Conversion of maintenance workshop rooms into music practice rooms. Breaking out and remo…
2016
Approved
Installation of new partition to form a lobby area and photocopier room in Academic Offic…
2016
Approved
Conversion of maintenance workshop rooms into music practice rooms. Breaking out and remo…
2016
Approved
Erection of side extension to provide lift.
2016
Approved
Erection of side extension to provide lift access to Hall and the Senior Common Room. Alt…
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
Merton Field Merton Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 4DX
Works to various trees as specified by Steve Howes in the Central Conservation Area. We w…
2025
Approved
Merton Field Merton Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 4DX
Works to various trees as specified by Steve Howes in the Central Conservation Area. We w…
2025
Approved
Front Quad Merton College Merton Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 4JD
External alterations and refurbishments to the existing façade treatment and fenestration…
2025
Approved
Front Quad Merton College Merton Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 4JD
External alterations and refurbishments to the existing façade treatment and fenestration…
2025
Approved
Front Quad Merton College Merton Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 4JD
Internal alterations to include upgrades to mechanical and electrical services and replac…
2025
Approved
Front Quad Merton College Merton Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 4JD
Internal alterations to include upgrades to mechanical and electrical services and replac…
2023
Approved
Merton College, Mob Quad Merton Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 4JD
Alterations to the window reveals of the existing stained glass windows, installation of…
2023
Approved
Merton College, Mob Quad Merton Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 4JD
Alterations to the window reveals of the existing stained glass windows, installation of…
2021
Approved
Merton College, Front Quad Merton Street Oxford OX1 4JD
Display of Transgender flag on 20th November each year and the display of Progress Pride…
2021
Approved
Merton College, Front Quad Merton Street Oxford OX1 4JD
Display of Transgender flag on 20th November each year and the display of Progress Pride…
2021
Approved
Merton College Merton Street Oxford OX1 4JD
Fell 1no. Populus x Candicans as specfied by Lucille Savin in the Central Conservation Ar…
2021
Approved
Merton College Merton Street Oxford OX1 4JD
Fell 1no. Populus x Candicans as specfied by Lucille Savin in the Central Conservation Ar…
2020
Approved
3 Kybald Street Oxford OX1 4ET
Structural support to north chimney stack of Kybald House
2020
Approved
3 Kybald Street Oxford OX1 4ET
Structural support to north chimney stack of Kybald House
2020
Approved
3 Kybald Street Oxford OX1 4ET
Formation of chimney restraint.
2020
Approved
3 Kybald Street Oxford OX1 4ET
Formation of chimney restraint.
2020
Approved
10 Merton Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 4JJ
Installation of 1no. stained glass window to east elevation.
2020
Approved
10 Merton Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 4JJ
Installation of 1no. stained glass window to east elevation.
2020
Approved
Merton College Merton Street Oxford OX1 4JD
Works to 2no. Metasequoia glyptostroboides Trees as specified by Lucille Savin in the Cen…
2020
Approved
Merton College Merton Street Oxford OX1 4JD
Works to 2no. Metasequoia glyptostroboides Trees as specified by Lucille Savin in the Cen…
2016
Approved
Merton College Sports Ground Manor Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3UQ
Fell Various trees as identified in Plan B in the Central Conservation Area.
2016
Approved
Merton College Sports Ground Manor Road Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3UQ
Fell 1no. Sambucus Nigra Tree, 1no. Aesculus Hippocastanum Tree and 1no. Fraxinus Excelsi…
2016
Approved
10 Merton Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 4JJ
Installation of access ramp to the rear including retention of walls and provision of har…
2016
Approved
13 And 14 Merton Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 4JE
Insertion of new internal doorway between 13 & 14 Merton Street
2016
Approved
6 Merton Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 4JE
Change of use of first and second floors from residential to educational use (Use Class D…
Oxford
Planning Authority Score
1.7/10
Poor
#275 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Oxford is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #247 out of 292. 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%).
Frequently extends decision deadlines
expect longer than the statutory limit
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
View full council performance
Oxford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
87%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #169 of 292
87%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #228 of 292
46%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #247 of 292
55%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #253 of 292
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