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| Application Number 26/01289/F |
Application Type Full Development |
| Status Under Consultation |
Decision Level Delegated |
| Location Church Cottage
Church Lane
Charlton On Otmoor
OX5 2UA |
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| Proposal Single storey rear extension and works to existing cottage including re-instating original front door |
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| Parish Charlton On Otmoor |
Ward Launton And Otmoor |
| Received Date 19/05/2026 |
Valid Date 01/06/2026 |
| Weekly List Date 02/06/2026 |
Comments Due Date 02/07/2026 |
| Target Decision Date 27/07/2026 |
Committee Date |
| Decision |
Decision Issued Date |
| Appeal Received Date |
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| Applicant Mr and Mrs Richard and Melissa Spearman |
| Applicant's Address Church Cottage
Church Lane
Charlton On Otmoor
Oxfordshire
OX5 2UA |
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Agent
Mrs Kate Smith
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Agents's Address
Bridge House
Dyers Hill
Charlbury
OX7 3QG
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Neighbour List
| Address | Consult Date | Reply Due | Reply Received | Re-Consult Date | Reply Due | Reply Date |
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| AddressManor Farm Cottage Church Lane Charlton On Otmoor OX5 2UA | Consult Date04/06/2026 | Reply Due25/06/2026 | Reply Received | Re-Consult Date | Reply Due | Reply Date |
| AddressBarn Cottage Church Lane Charlton On Otmoor OX5 2UA | Consult Date04/06/2026 | Reply Due25/06/2026 | Reply Received | Re-Consult Date | Reply Due | Reply Date |
| AddressGreystones Church Lane Charlton On Otmoor OX5 2UA | Consult Date04/06/2026 | Reply Due25/06/2026 | Reply Received | Re-Consult Date | Reply Due | Reply Date |
| AddressBottrell Barn High Street Charlton On Otmoor OX5 2UQ | Consult Date04/06/2026 | Reply Due25/06/2026 | Reply Received | Re-Consult Date | Reply Due | Reply Date |
| AddressMill Barn House Church Lane Charlton On Otmoor OX5 2UA | Consult Date04/06/2026 | Reply Due25/06/2026 | Reply Received | Re-Consult Date | Reply Due | Reply Date |
| AddressMill Cottage Church Lane Charlton On Otmoor OX5 2UA | Consult Date04/06/2026 | Reply Due25/06/2026 | Reply Received | Re-Consult Date | Reply Due | Reply Date |
| Address1 Granary Cottages Church Lane Charlton On Otmoor OX5 2UA | Consult Date04/06/2026 | Reply Due25/06/2026 | Reply Received | Re-Consult Date | Reply Due | Reply Date |
| Address1-2 Granary Cottages Church Lane Charlton On Otmoor | Consult Date04/06/2026 | Reply Due25/06/2026 | Reply Received | Re-Consult Date | Reply Due | Reply Date |
| Address2 Granary Cottages Church Lane Charlton On Otmoor OX5 2UA | Consult Date04/06/2026 | Reply Due25/06/2026 | Reply Received | Re-Consult Date | Reply Due | Reply Date |
| Address3 Granary Cottages Church Lane Charlton On Otmoor OX5 2UA | Consult Date04/06/2026 | Reply Due25/06/2026 | Reply Received | Re-Consult Date | Reply Due | Reply Date |
| AddressHouse Church Lane Charlton On Otmoor OX5 2UA | Consult Date04/06/2026 | Reply Due25/06/2026 | Reply Received | Re-Consult Date | Reply Due | Reply Date |
| AddressThe Granary Church Lane Charlton On Otmoor | Consult Date04/06/2026 | Reply Due25/06/2026 | Reply Received | Re-Consult Date | Reply Due | Reply Date |
| AddressSt Marys Church Church Lane Charlton On Otmoor OX5 2UA | Consult Date04/06/2026 | Reply Due25/06/2026 | Reply Received | Re-Consult Date | Reply Due | Reply Date |
Consultee List
| Name | Address | Consult Date | Reply Due | Reply Received | Type |
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| NameBuilding Control (CDC) - | AddressBuilding Control Cherwell District Council 39 Castle Quay Banbury OX16 5FD | Consult Date04/06/2026 | Reply Due25/06/2026 | Reply Received | TypeStandard Consultee |
| NameWard Councillor - Launton And Otmoor | Address | Consult Date04/06/2026 | Reply Due25/06/2026 | Reply Received | TypeStandard Consultee |
| NameClerk to Charlton On Otmoor PC - Mrs Samantha Hatwell | AddressWillesdon High Street Charlton On Otmoor Kidlington Oxfordshire OX5 2UQ | Consult Date04/06/2026 | Reply Due25/06/2026 | Reply Received | TypeStandard Consultee |
| Description | Display Date | Expiry Date | Notice Type |
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| DescriptionSite Notice | Display Date | Expiry Date | Notice Type |
| DescriptionBicester Advertiser | Display Date11/06/2026 | Expiry Date02/07/2026 | Notice Type |
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| Document Type | Date | Description | File Size | Drawing/Rev Number | |
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| Application Forms | |||||
| Application Documents | 19/05/2026 | App form | (350kb) | - | |
| Application Documents | 19/05/2026 | Biodiversity Self Assessment form | (3843kb) | - | |
| Application Documents | 01/06/2026 | Internal Photograph - side ground floor | (52kb) | - | |
| Supporting Documents | |||||
| Supporting Documents | 19/05/2026 | Design and Access Statement | (4607kb) | - | |
| Supporting Documents | 19/05/2026 | Heritage Statement | (3952kb) | - | |
| Site Plans | |||||
| Plans - Site | 19/05/2026 | Site Location Plan/Block Plan | (77kb) | Pl01.01 - | |
| Existing Plans | |||||
| Plans - Existing | 19/05/2026 | Existing floor plans | (78kb) | Pl02.01 - | |
| Plans - Existing | 19/05/2026 | Existing Elevations | (61kb) | Pl03.01 - | |
| Proposed Plans | |||||
| Plans - Proposed | 19/05/2026 | Proposed ground floor plan | (335kb) | Pl04.01 - | |
| Plans - Proposed | 19/05/2026 | Proposed first floor/attic plans | (85kb) | P105.01 - | |
| Plans - Proposed | 19/05/2026 | Proposed Elevations | (137kb) | Pl06.01 - | |
| Plans - Proposed | 19/05/2026 | Front Door details | (165kb) | Pl07.02 - | |
| Plans - Proposed | 19/05/2026 | Heat Pump details | (254kb) | Pl08.01 - | |
| Plans - Proposed | 19/05/2026 | External Doors and Windows | (103kb) | Pl09.01 - | |
| Application Forms | |||||
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| Application Documents (350kb) - App form | |||||
| Application Documents (3843kb) - Biodiversity Self Assessment form | |||||
| Application Documents (52kb) - Internal Photograph - side ground floor | |||||
| Supporting Documents | |||||
| Supporting Documents (4607kb) - Design and Access Statement | |||||
| Supporting Documents (3952kb) - Heritage Statement | |||||
| Site Plans | |||||
| Plans - Site (77kb) Pl01.01 - Site Location Plan/Block Plan | |||||
| Existing Plans | |||||
| Plans - Existing (78kb) Pl02.01 - Existing floor plans | |||||
| Plans - Existing (61kb) Pl03.01 - Existing Elevations | |||||
| Proposed Plans | |||||
| Plans - Proposed (335kb) Pl04.01 - Proposed ground floor plan | |||||
| Plans - Proposed (85kb) P105.01 - Proposed first floor/attic plans | |||||
| Plans - Proposed (137kb) Pl06.01 - Proposed Elevations | |||||
| Plans - Proposed (165kb) Pl07.02 - Front Door details | |||||
| Plans - Proposed (254kb) Pl08.01 - Heat Pump details | |||||
| Plans - Proposed (103kb) Pl09.01 - External Doors and Windows |
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| Church Cottage Church Lane Charlton On Otmoor OX5 2UA |
Planning Applications | ||||||
| Application number | Valid Date | Application Type | Location | Proposal | Decision | Decision Issued Date |
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| 25/01812/TCA | 11/07/2025 | Works To Trees In Conservation Area | Church Cottage Church Lane Charlton On Otmoor OX5 2UA | There are 4 trees in the garden at Church Cottage, a Grade 2 Listed thatched property in a conservation area. One (OAK on plan) is an oak, in good condition and protected by a TPO. No works are required. We have consulted a professional arborist, who has identified the remaining 3 trees (T1, T2, T3) as North American Black Locust (Robinia pseudoacacia). They are native to eastern and central USA and all parts are highly toxic to humans, dogs and horses (Ref: BlackLocust.pdf, attached) and Ref: https://www.poison.org/articles/are-black-locust-trees-toxic-221. Planned works: (1) Removal of T1 (nearest to house). (2) Thinning and maintenance of T2 and T3, and guidance on potential future removal and replacement with UK-native species. Justification for works to T1 (see attached photos): (1) The tree is in poor condition and presents a risk to the property, church wall and churchyard. The tree leans towards Church Cottage and its canopy extends over part of the property. Falling leaves, blossom and seeds are a risk to the integrity of the thatch. (2) The non-native nature of the tree means that it has not adapted well to the UK climate, branches fall regularly from it (and T2 & T3) in medium-high winds into both the garden of Church Cottage and into the graveyard. (3) The tree is clogged with ivy, which further impacts its stability and growth. (4) The proximity of T1 to T2 means that the canopy of T2 is unbalanced. Removal of T1 would, at least, enable T2 to become more balanced. (5) Overhead power cables to neighbouring properties pass through the branches of T1 (and T2). Neighbours report that, prior to works to strengthen the cable, there have been incidents of the cable being brought down by movement of the tree and branches. (6) The toxicity of the tree, blossom, seeds etc presents a risk both to those in the garden at Church Cottage, or visiting the churchyard were (say) a small child to be injured by the spikes on its branches, or to ingest seeds. (7) The churchyard is a public space and hence the overhang represents something that needs to be taken into consideration along with the points above. The churchyard is central to the village, graves are well maintained and it's visited regularly. Due to the density of the trees along the church wall we would ask the tree officer's advice on replacement. The existing density has prevented T1 and T2 from developing properly and, in an ideal scenario, we'd perhaps propose replacing both T1 and T2 with a single semi-mature native variety that would grow to similar height and canopy - for example a "Resista" Elm, Field Maple etc. | ||
| 26/00600/TCA | 16/03/2026 | Works To Trees In Conservation Area | Church Cottage Church Lane Charlton On Otmoor OX5 2UA | T2 North American Black Locust - Fell T3 North American Black Locust - Fell T4 Oak - Re-balance - removal of 2-3 metres from the north side and a smaller amount from north-west side of the oak to re-balance it and support balanced re-growth into the space left by removal of T3 | ||
| 26/01289/F | 01/06/2026 | Full Development | Church Cottage Church Lane Charlton On Otmoor OX5 2UA | Single storey rear extension and works to existing cottage including re-instating original front door | ||
| 26/01290/LB | 01/06/2026 | Listed Building | Church Cottage Church Lane Charlton On Otmoor OX5 2UA | Single storey rear extension and works to existing cottage including re-instating original front door | ||
Building Control Applications | ||||||
| Application number | Received Date | Validated Date | Application Type | Location | Proposal | |
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| CP/OFTEC/00195/2014 | 28/02/2014 | 28/02/2014 | Oil Firing Technical Association | Church Cottage Church Lane Charlton On Otmoor Kidlington OX5 2UA | Commission a pressure jet appliance installation up to 70KW | |
| CP/FENSA/01010/2008 | 04/06/2008 | 04/06/2008 | Window replacement schemes | Church Cottage Church Lane Charlton On Otmoor Oxfordshire OX5 2UA | 1 Window | |
| CP/NICEIC/02932/2015 | 30/04/2015 | 30/04/2015 | Competent Persons Scheme Type | Church Cottage Church Lane Charlton On Otmoor Kidlington OX5 2UA | Install a replacement consumer unit | |
| 24/37691/CP | 16/02/2024 | 07/02/2024 | Competent Persons Scheme | Church Cottage Church Lane Charlton On Otmoor Kidlington OX5 2UA | Install replacement door in a dwelling. | |