Sotwell House, Sotwell Street, Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, Wallingford, OX10 0RW Data via plota.co.uk

P26/S4832/TCA - Works to trees in CA Under Consideration
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

Willow - Reduce canopy by approx 3-4m leaving 'weeping' growth points. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
20 Oct 2026
Decision
Expected by 1 Dec 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision between 3 Nov 2026 and 10 Nov 2026, from South Oxfordshire's recent tree and landscaping works.

Documents 1

Application forms 1

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Site constraints 10

uncoursed limestone rubbleold plain-tile roof
6 listed buildings within 150 m of the postcode pin
Nearest: Barn Approximately 20 Metres North East of the Old Priory, Grade II, about 18 m from the postcode pin · 6 Grade II
The site itself is not listed. Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
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Historic England ↗
Brightwell-cum-Sotwell Conservation Area conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Habitat network: Network Enhancement Zone 2
Where habitat is joined up enough to work as a network. Context, not a constraint on its own.
uncoursed limestone rubbleCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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old plain-tile roofCouncil record
Recorded by the council for this site.
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Also on the record
Public footpath about 29 m away; National landscape about 236 m away: North Wessex Downs; Inside the Brightwell-cum-Sotwell built-up area; Priority habitat about 15 m away: Deciduous woodland; Natural England's Provisional ALC map (1:250,000, 1970s) had this area as grade 3, but it predates the buildings here and the current map does not class it as farmland.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 27 October 2026. The pin for this application is the centre of its postcode rather than the building, so distances to nearby designations are measured from the postcode and can be out by the width of the postcode area. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

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Important details

Council
South Oxfordshire
Application type
Works to trees in CA
Postcode
OX10 0RW
Received
20 Oct 2026
Validated
20 Oct 2026
Target decision
1 Dec 2026
Applicant
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Agent
SWA Arboriculture

Decision outlook

Day 8 of the 56-day target. South Oxfordshire usually decides tree and landscaping works by day 17.

Day 848 days to the 56-day target
99%decided within 8 weeks
99%approved
684decided in the last year

Plota live figures for tree and landscaping works decided by South Oxfordshire in the last twelve months, from validation. South Oxfordshire decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 27 Oct 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Statutory expiry
1 Dec 2026

Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved
6 Church Lane Brightwell-cum-Sotwell OX10 0SD
Single storey rear extension Depth: 6.00m Height: 3.90m Height to Eaves: 2.71m
P25/S2207/PDH
2025 Approved
6 Church Lane Brightwell-cum-Sotwell OX10 0SD
Single storey rear extension Depth: 6.00m Height: 3.90m Height to Eaves: 2.71m
P25/S2207/PDH
2025 Withdrawn
6 Church Lane Brightwell-cum-Sotwell OX10 0SD
Single storey rear extension Depth - 6.00m Height - 3.90m Height at the eaves - 2.75m
P25/S1036/PDH
2025 Withdrawn
6 Church Lane, Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, OX10 0SD
Single storey rear extension Depth - 6.00m Height - 3.90m Height at the eaves - 2.75m
P25/S1036/PDH
2022 Approved
The Old Orchard Church Lane Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell OX10 0SD
Ground floor extension to kitchen and first floor extension over existing orangry, garage…
P22/S3086/HH
2022 Approved
The Old Orchard Church Lane Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell OX10 0SD
Ground floor extension to kitchen and first floor extension over existing orangry, garage…
P22/S3086/HH
2022 Approved
Old Priory Little Lane Brightwell-cum-Sotwell OX10 0SG
Proposed 2 new timber frame windows to entrance hall (to match existing).
P22/S2479/LB
2022 Approved
Old Priory Little Lane Brightwell-cum-Sotwell OX10 0SG
Proposed 2 new timber frame windows to entrance hall (to match existing).
P22/S2479/LB
2022 Approved
Cotswold Church Lane Brightwell-cum-sotwell OX10 0SD
First floor extension over existing garage and lounge, installation of cedar cladding, ex…
P22/S1960/HH
2022 Approved
Cotswold Church Lane Brightwell-cum-sotwell OX10 0SD
First floor extension over existing garage and lounge, installation of cedar cladding, ex…
P22/S1960/HH
2022 Approved
Old Priory Little Lane Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell OX10 0SG
Proposed localised trimming of two rafters to central roof to facilitate two conservation…
P22/S0086/LB
2022 Approved
Old Priory, Little Lane, Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell, OX10 0SG
Proposed localised trimming of two rafters to central roof to facilitate two conservation…
P22/S0086/LB
2021 Approved
Old Priory Little Lane Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell OX10 0SG
Replacement of rotten and damaged bargeboards, fascias, soffits, gutters and rain water p…
P21/S4521/LB
2021 Approved
Old Priory Little Lane Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell OX10 0SG
Replacement of rotten and damaged bargeboards, fascias, soffits, gutters and rain water p…
P21/S4521/LB
2021 Approved
Old Priory Little Lane Brightwell-cum-Sotwell OX10 0SG
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) on application number P21/S2697/LB. (Variation…
P21/S4343/LB
2021 Approved
Old Priory Little Lane Brightwell-cum-Sotwell OX10 0SG
Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) on application number P21/S2697/LB. (Variation…
P21/S4343/LB
2021 Approved
Old Priory Little Lane Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell OX10 0SG
Re-arranged ensuite (F08a) to Bedroom 2 (F08). (As clarified by Agents email dated 9 Nove…
P21/S4267/LB
2021 Refused
Old Priory Little Lane Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell OX10 0SG
Proposed lath and plaster ceiling removal to existing living room. As clarified by Agent'…
P21/S4027/LB
2021 Approved
Old Priory Little Lane Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell OX10 0SG
Re-arranged ensuite (F08a) to Bedroom 2 (F08). (As clarified by Agents email dated 9 Nove…
P21/S4267/LB
2021 Refused
Old Priory Little Lane Brightwell-Cum-Sotwell OX10 0SG
Proposed lath and plaster ceiling removal to existing living room. As clarified by Agent'…
P21/S4027/LB
2017 Approved
Denham Mead Church Lane Brightwell-cum-Sotwell OX10 0SD
Single storey timber building for use as a garden room (as amplified by drwgno BLO-002 de…
P17/S2128/HH
2017 Approved
Denham Mead Church Lane Brightwell-cum-Sotwell OX10 0SD
Single storey timber building for use as a garden room (as amplified by drwgno BLO-002 de…
P17/S2128/HH
2017 Approved
Grange fields Church Lane Brightwell-cum-Sotwell OX10 0SD
Proposed extension and alteration of existing detached house with associated refuse stora…
P17/S1349/HH
2017 Approved
Grange fields Church Lane Brightwell-cum-Sotwell OX10 0SD
Proposed extension and alteration of existing detached house with associated refuse stora…
P17/S1349/HH
2016 Withdrawn
Cotswold Church Lane Brightwell-cum-Sotwell OX10 0SD
FIRST FLOOR EXTENSION OVER EXISTING GARAGE AND LOUNGE INSTALLATION OF CEDAR CLADDING WHER…
P16/S2003/HH
South Oxfordshire
Planning Authority Score
7.6/10
Good
#39 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

South Oxfordshire is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #89 out of 296. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 98% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
98% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
South Oxfordshire decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
94%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #47 of 296
98%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #23 of 296
74%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #89 of 296
35%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #105 of 296
83%
Minor dwellings approved
163 decided (1-9 homes)
56%
Major dwellings approved
27 decided (10+ homes)
92%
Change of use approved
26 decided
1,529
Total decisions
96 refused in the year to March 2026
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings