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T1 Magnolia. - Reduce back to previous points removing up to 2m in height and 1.5m from spread. T2 Lilac. - Reduce removing up to 1m from height and spread. Situated near the main entrance of the church these two trees from a combined canopy. They are becoming too large for the space. Reducing the crown would improve the balance between the tree and the church, contributing positively to the site's visual amenity. G3 Damsons. -Reduce removing 2-3m from heights and biased side. These Damsons are heavily biased towards the churchyard. If left much longer they could fall down and caused damage to people or property. We would like to relieve weight and spread to ensure they stay standing.

St John The Baptist Church Church Lane Hornton OX15 6BY

Application PermittedReference: 26/01353/TCACherwell District Council

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Application summary

Status
Application Permitted
Application type
Works To Trees In Conservation Area
Received
29 May 2026
Validated
29 May 2026
Determination deadline
10 Jul 2026
Local authority
Cherwell District Council

Application overview

T1 Magnolia. - Reduce back to previous points removing up to 2m in height and 1.5m from spread. T2 Lilac. - Reduce removing up to 1m from height and spread. Situated near the main entrance of the church these two trees from a combined canopy. They are becoming too large for the space. Reducing the crown would improve the balance between the tree and the church, contributing positively to the site's visual amenity. G3 Damsons. -Reduce removing 2-3m from heights and biased side. These Damsons are heavily biased towards the churchyard. If left much longer they could fall down and caused damage to people or property. We would like to relieve weight and spread to ensure they stay standing.

Proposal details

Reference
26/01353/TCA
Agent
Lighthorne tree care ltd

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St John The Baptist Church Church Lane Hornton OX15 6BY

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Documents 9 of 9

DocumentPublishedAction
Consultee SpecialApplication Document10 Jun 2026View
photoApplication Documents29 May 2026View
photoApplication Documents29 May 2026View
photoApplication Documents29 May 2026View
Tree location mapApplication Documents29 May 2026View
TCA Acknowledgement Letter P.C.CCase Correspondence10 Jun 2026View
TCA Acknowledgement Letter AgentCase Correspondence10 Jun 2026View
Decision Notice - OwnerDecision9 Jul 2026View
Decision Notice - AgentDecision9 Jul 2026View

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