Old Rectory Church End Swerford Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 4AX Data via plota.co.uk

26/00513/TCA - Works to a tree in a Conservation Area Approved
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

Common beech - Reduce crown canopy by 15%, equivalent to a lateral branch tip reduction of 2-3m (max); equivalent to top canopy branch tip reduction of 1-1.5m (max) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
2 Mar 2026
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Approved
26 Mar 2026

Approved on 26 Mar 2026 · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Documents 3

Decision & officer reports 1

PDF TCA RAISE NO OBJECTION Decision Notice · 26 Mar 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 1

PDF ARBORICULTURAL REPORT Report · 2 Mar 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF Application Form Application Form · 2 Mar 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
West Oxfordshire
Application type
Works to a tree in a Conservation Area
Postcode
OX7 4AX
Received
2 Mar 2026
Validated
2 Mar 2026
Ward
Kingham, Rollright and Enstone
Parish
Swerford
Case officer
Show
Decision
Raise no objection
Decision date
26 Mar 2026
Applicant
Show

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14747423
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

31 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 Approved
T1- Comon beech: prune back selected branches on the western side of the canopy to reduce…
25/01769/TCA
2025 Approved
T1- Comon beech: prune back selected branches on the western side of the canopy to reduce…
25/01769/TCA
2021 Approved
Internal alterations to Grade II Listed annexe, replacement of 2 existing rooflights, ins…
21/01378/HHD
2021 Approved
Internal alterations to Grade II Listed annexe, replacement of 2 existing rooflights, ins…
21/01379/LBC
2021 Approved
Internal alterations to Grade II Listed annexe, replacement of 2 existing rooflights, ins…
21/01378/HHD
2021 Approved
Internal alterations to Grade II Listed annexe, replacement of 2 existing rooflights, ins…
21/01379/LBC
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
New Cottage Church End Swerford Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 4AX
Ash tree - fell to ground level, removal of stump/roots
25/02663/TCA
2025 Approved
New Cottage Church End Swerford Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 4AX
Ash tree - fell to ground level, removal of stump/roots
25/02663/TCA
2025 Approved
Land At Church End Swerford Chipping Norton Oxfordshire
Conversion of storage building to holiday let, with associated landscaping
25/01566/FUL
2025 Approved
Land At Church End Swerford Chipping Norton Oxfordshire
Conversion of storage building to holiday let, with associated landscaping
25/01566/FUL
2023 Refused
Land At Church End Swerford Chipping Norton Oxfordshire
Conversion of builders yard storage building to dwelling house and associated alterations…
23/01193/FUL
2023 Refused
Land At Church End Swerford Chipping Norton Oxfordshire
Conversion of builders yard storage building to dwelling house and associated alterations…
23/01193/FUL
2023 Approved
Orchard House Church End Swerford Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 4BA
Erection of single storey rear extension and an extension to front elevation with first f…
23/02293/HHD
2023 Approved
Orchard House Church End Swerford Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 4BA
Erection of single storey rear extension and an extension to front elevation with first f…
23/02293/HHD
2023 Approved
Lyndhurst Church End Swerford Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 4AX
Internal and external alterations to convert garage to create additional living space wit…
23/01047/LBC
2023 Approved
Lyndhurst Church End Swerford Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 4AX
Internal and external alterations to convert garage to create additional living space wit…
23/01047/LBC
2023 Approved
Orchard Close Church End Swerford Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 4BA
Various works to include erection of new oak framed entrance porch, single storey rear an…
23/00247/HHD
2023 Approved
Orchard Close Church End Swerford Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 4BA
Various works to include erection of new oak framed entrance porch, single storey rear an…
23/00247/HHD
2022 Approved
Lyndhurst Church End Swerford Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 4AX
Internal and external alterations to convert garage to create additional living space wit…
22/00647/LBC
2022 Approved
Lyndhurst Church End Swerford Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 4AX
Internal and external alterations to convert garage to create additional living space wit…
22/00647/LBC
2021 Approved
New Cottage Church End Swerford Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 4AX
Rear extension and replacement detached garage with garden room (Amended).
21/03966/HHD
2021 Approved
New Cottage Church End Swerford Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 4AX
Rear extension and replacement detached garage with garden room (Amended).
21/03966/HHD
2021 Approved
Lyndhurst Church End Swerford Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 4AX
Erection of detached garden room
21/03360/HHD
2021 Approved
Lyndhurst Church End Swerford Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 4AX
Erection of detached garden room
21/03360/HHD
2020 Refused
Lyndhurst Church End Swerford Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 4AX
Internal and external alterations to convert garage to create additional living space wit…
20/02157/LBC
2020 Refused
Lyndhurst Church End Swerford Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 4AX
Conversion of garage to create additional living space with first floor extension above…
20/02156/HHD
2017 Refused
Land At Church End Swerford Chipping Norton Oxfordshire
Erection of dwelling and associated works.
17/00721/FUL
2017 Refused
Land At Church End Swerford Chipping Norton Oxfordshire
Erection of dwelling and associated works.
17/00721/FUL
2016 Approved
Woodlea Church End Swerford Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 4AX
Erection of summerhouse.
16/03102/HHD
2016 Approved
Mill Cottage Church End Swerford Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 4AY
Alterations and erection of two storey extension.
16/01148/HHD
2016 Approved
Glenroy Church End Swerford Chipping Norton Oxfordshire OX7 4AX
Raise existing roof height and insertion of two dormer windows to front. Construction of…
16/00475/HHD
West Oxfordshire
Planning Authority Score
7.1/10
Good
#60 of 296 councils
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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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings