New College Holywell Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3BN Data via plota.co.uk

26/01674/CAT Registered
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

Works to various trees as specified by Boward Tree Surgery (Oxford) Ltd in the Central Conservation Area. T1 Acer. Prune branches to provide 1.5-2 metres from adjacent windows by removing up to 1 metre of growth . G1 Mixed. Prune branches overhanging boundary wall back to inline with boundary by removing up to 2 metres of growth to clear adjacent buildings. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
9 Jul 2026
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Consultation
15 Jul 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

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Important details

Council
Oxford
Postcode
OX1 3BN
Received
9 Jul 2026
Validated
9 Jul 2026
Target decision
20 Aug 2026

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-15073753
Consultation
15 Jul 2026
Comments by
5 Aug 2026

Historical activity at this location

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

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 Approved
Formation of a new stud wall. Installation of a kitchen area and associated works. Instal…
25/02115/LBC
2025 Approved
Formation of a new stud wall. Installation of a kitchen area and associated works. Instal…
25/02115/LBC
2025 Approved
Change of use of the Old Lodge from teaching space (Use Class F(a)) to a shop (Use class…
25/02114/FUL
2025 Approved
Change of use of the Old Lodge from teaching space (Use Class F(a)) to a shop (Use class…
25/02114/FUL
2023 Approved
Insertion of 2no. decorative windows to the north elevation of the Song School. Insertion…
23/02231/FUL
2023 Approved
Insertion of 2no. decorative windows to the north elevation of the Song School. Insertion…
23/02231/FUL
2023 Approved
Roof repairs including replacement of north and south slopes with existing stone; repairs…
23/00436/LBC
2023 Approved
Roof repairs including replacement of north and south slopes with existing stone; repairs…
23/00436/LBC
2023 Approved
Fell 1no. Poplar Tree as specified by Sylva Consultancy in the Central Conservation Area
23/01227/CAT
2023 Approved
Fell 1no. Poplar Tree as specified by Sylva Consultancy in the Central Conservation Area
23/01227/CAT
2018 Approved
Fell 1no. False Acacia Tree due to condition.
18/02891/ENT
2018 Approved
Fell 1no. False Acacia Tree due to condition.
18/02891/ENT
2017 Approved
Fell 1no. Malus Tree in the Central Conservation Area.
17/02040/ENT
2017 Approved
Fell 1no. Malus Tree in the Central Conservation Area.
17/02040/ENT
2016 Approved
Details submitted in compliance with conditions 2 (Listed Building Consent), 12 (Extract…
12/03285/CND15
2016 Approved
Prune 1no. Holm Oak tree in Central Conservation Area.
16/02422/ENT
2016 Approved
Details submitted in compliance with condition 9 (Details fireplace; panelling and doors)…
14/01084/CND3
2016 Approved
Details submitted in compliance with conditions 2 (Develop in accordance with approved pl…
12/03284/CND2
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2024 Approved
New College Longwall Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3BN
Works to 2no. Lime Trees as specified by Sylvatrees Ltd in the Central Conservation Area
24/02629/CAT
2024 Approved
New College Longwall Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3BN
Works to 2no. Lime Trees as specified by Sylvatrees Ltd in the Central Conservation Area
24/02629/CAT
2024 Approved
20 Holywell Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3SA
Installation of 1no. 4G Small Cell Radio and Base Station onto existing street lighting c…
24/00062/PDT
2024 Approved
20 Holywell Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3SA
Installation of 1no. 4G Small Cell Radio and Base Station onto existing street lighting c…
24/00062/PDT
2023 Approved
11 Holywell Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3SA
Fell 1no Fir tree as specified by Complete Tree Services UK LTD in the Central Conservati…
23/00617/CAT
2023 Approved
11 Holywell Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3SA
Fell 1no Fir tree as specified by Complete Tree Services UK LTD in the Central Conservati…
23/00617/CAT
2023 Approved
20 Holywell Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3SA
Installation of 1no. 4G Small Cell Radio Base Station on to existing street lighting colu…
23/00313/PDT
2023 Approved
20 Holywell Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3SA
Installation of 1no. 4G Small Cell Radio Base Station on to existing street lighting colu…
23/00313/PDT
2022 Approved
LAND (belonging to New College Oxford OX1 3BN) ADJACENT CORONATION HALL, ALTON BARNES
Fell Poplar
PL/2022/03827
2022
7 Bath Place Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3SU
Display of 9no non-illuminated signs, 1no hand painted illuminated wall sign and 1no lant…
22/00970/LBC
2022
7 Bath Place Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3SU
Display of 9no non-illuminated signs, 1no hand painted illuminated wall sign and 1no lant…
22/00970/LBC
2021 Approved
7 Bath Place Oxford OX1 3SU
Display of 1no non-illuminated fascia sign, 9no non-illuminated timber signs, and 1no lan…
21/03637/ADV
2021 Approved
7 Bath Place Oxford OX1 3SU
Display of 1no non-illuminated fascia sign, 9no non-illuminated timber signs, and 1no lan…
21/03637/ADV
2021 Approved
17 Holywell Street Oxford OX1 3SA
Fell 1no Cherry tree (T2) and works to 1no Black Walnut tree (T1) as specified by Tidy Tr…
21/02486/CAT
2021 Approved
17 Holywell Street Oxford OX1 3SA
Fell 1no Cherry tree (T2) and works to 1no Black Walnut tree (T1) as specified by Tidy Tr…
21/02486/CAT
2021
Turf Tavern 7 Bath Place Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3SU
Repainting of exterior of listed building, resurfacing of external areas, replacement ext…
21/01584/LBC
2021
Turf Tavern 7 Bath Place Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3SU
Repainting of exterior of listed building, resurfacing of external areas, replacement ext…
21/01584/LBC
2019 Approved
New College Holywell Street Oxford OX1 3BN
Erection of a temporary storage shed in the yard at the north end of the area between the…
19/00618/FUL
2019 Approved
New College Holywell Street Oxford OX1 3BN
Erection of a temporary storage shed in the yard at the north end of the area between the…
19/00618/FUL
2018 Approved
New College Holywell Street Oxford OX1 3BN
Replacement of two existing ramps to west elevation of Garden Quad.
18/00702/LBC
2016 Approved
New College Holywell Street Oxford OX1 3BN
Installation of new lift to serve JCR on staircase No.7
16/02113/LBC
2016 Approved
New College Holywell Street Oxford OX1 3BN
Internal reconfiguration and alterations to ground floor WCs to Long Room. Removal of ste…
16/02098/LBC
2016 Approved
New College Holywell Street Oxford OX1 3BN
Installation of handrails to Mound steps.
16/01350/FUL
2016 Approved
City Wall Holywell Street Oxford OX1 3BN
New steps and handrail to City Wall Gateway adjacent to Bastion 11.
16/01570/LBC
2016 Approved
18 Holywell Street Oxford Oxfordshire OX1 3SA
Fell 1No. Prunus in the Central Conservation Area.
16/00503/CAT
Oxford
Planning Authority Score
1.8/10
Poor
#277 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Oxford is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #261 out of 296. The council extends the time limit on 57% 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 (89%) than the national average (90%).

Frequently extends decision deadlines
expect longer than the statutory limit
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Oxford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
88%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #159 of 296
89%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #205 of 296
43%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #261 of 296
57%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #259 of 296
61%
Minor dwellings approved
64 decided (1-9 homes)
100%
Major dwellings approved
5 decided (10+ homes)
75%
Change of use approved
117 decided
1,150
Total decisions
140 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings