Planning applications in RG8

Thames Bank House, High Street, Whitchurch on Thames, Oxon, RG8 7DB

T1 - Mature Sycamore Removal of mature Sycamore in our front drive. Although I am of the opinion that a mature tree of whatever species has a role to play in enhancing and contributing to a street scene, particularly so in a conservation area, I am putting in my application to you because there is a mature beech tree 2 metres behind the sycamore and therefore its removal should not have a detrimental effect on the area. I feel that without the sycamore, the beech will be able to grow well and be a long living specimen adding to the conservation area for decades to come. I am also concerned that the sycamore is leaning towards the house and that there is a rotten area where there used to be a large branch. Obviously I am not in a position to assess the last two points, but feel that the removal of one of the two mature trees is reasonable long term management of the area. We are extremely keen to enhance and maintain the character of the conservation area particularly following the removal of a signficant number of trees adjacent to our property resulting in the loss of the verdent nature of the site. Indeed we have already planted smaller trees such as hawthorn and also a pine and a beech further along the drive, the latter to tie in with the mature beech by the road. I hope you will see this request as a considered request with an aim to further enhance the area. Remarks:

Mallory House Shirvells Hill Goring Heath RG8 7SP

Alterations to existing coach house, single storey extension to form link and alterations to the roof form.

Spring Farm Spring Lane Goring-on-Thames

Redevelop Spring Farm to create two dwellings through the adaptation and minor extension of an existing barn, together with the erection of a single storey garage on-site, landscaping and alterations to the junction of Spring Lane and Wallingford Road (B4009). All other buildings and structures to be demolished. Discharge of conditions 4 (materials), 5 (external venting), 11 (Reptile Survey), 13 (Contamination), 15 (Bat and Owl Survey), 16 (Landscaping) and 18 (fenestration) on application ref. P11/W2342

Glebe Cottage High Street Goring on Thames RG8 9AP

Replacement of bargeboards to the South, West and North eaves (Revision to listed building consent no. P13/S2130/LB).

Lavender Cottage Cold Harbour Goring Heath RG8 7SY

Demolition of existing garage and gym building and replacement with new gym and pool building (as amended by plans accompanying email from agent dated 30 July 2013). P13/S1641/HH Conditions(s) 3. The exterior of the development hereby permitted shall only be constructed in the materials specified on the plans hereby approved or in materials which shall previously have been approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Reason: In the interests of the visual appearance of the development in accordance with Policy CSQ3 of the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy 2027 and Policies G2 and D1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011. 4. Prior to the commencement of any site works (including demolition or site clearance) a protected area shall be designated for all existing trees which are shown to be retained, and the trees shall be protected in accordance with a scheme which complies with the current edition of BS 5837: "Trees in relation to design, demolition and construction" that shall first have been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority. The agreed measures shall be kept in place during the entire course of development. Reason: To safeguard trees which are visually important in accordance with Policy CSQ3 of the South Oxfordshire Core Strategy 2027 and Policies G2, C9 and D1 of the South Oxfordshire Local Plan 2011. Discharge of condition 3 (materials) & 4 (Tree protection) of application P13/S1641/HH

Wood Cottage Goring Road Woodcote RG8 0QE

Non material amendment to application ref. P14/S0525/FUL (addition of 6 velux style rooflights per dwelling). Erection of a pair of new semi-detached houses. Demolition of bungalow.

Paddock Lodge High Street Whitchurch On Thames RG8 7EX

Single storey extensions and alterations.

37 Bridle Path Woodcote

Non material amendment to application ref. P11/E0110 (Substitution of brick chimney stack for a twin wall flue pipe (to the same side) south elevation. Single storey rear extension and new log burning stove to lounge. Facing brick chimney stack to side/ south elevation.

6 Wood Green Woodcote RG8 0QQ

Change of use from Launderette/Dry Cleaners (A1 use) to Hot food take-away (A5 use) and replacement doors and windows. Discharge of condition 4 on appeal ref. APP/Q3115/A/12/2188249 (P11/E2390)

3 Old Barn Cottages, High Street, Whitchurch on Thames, Oxon, RG8 7EZ

T1 - Cypress Leylandii The tree is a Cypress Leylandii. It is in the rear garden very close to the fence running down the left hand side of the garden as you look back at the house. (There are two, the other being close to the back gate and small). It is the large one (No.1 on the sketch) that we wish to fell due to excessive shading which means we use less of the garden as nothing will grow under it, not even the grass. We also plan to reduce the height and width of tree No.2 on the sketch. Remarks:

Ferry House Ferry Road South Stoke RG8 0JL

Extensions to existing garage and change of use to single dwelling in the form of a 3-bedroom cottage.(as amended by drawings and Flood Risk Assesment accompanying email from Agent dated 17 September 2014)

Wood Cottage Goring Road Woodcote RG8 0QE

Erection of a pair of new semi-detached houses. Demolition of bungalow. Discharge of conditions 4 (Levels) and 8 (Landscaping) on application ref. P14/S0525/FUL

Coombe End Farm House Goring Heath RG8 7TE

Alterations and extensions to dwelling. Erection of fencing and installation of biodigester (As amended by drawings CEF_07D, SK_1A, SK_100 & Bat Survey_Report accompanying letter from agent dated 25 May 2010). Discharge of condition 2

2 Swanston Cottages High Street Whitchurch on Thames RG8 7ES

Proposed extensions and alterations to ground and first floors. Replacement of rear fence and gate with masonry wall and timber gate. (Amended plans received altering the plan form of the ground floor 04-08-2014.)

Land to rear 48B and 48A Manor Road Whitchurch-on-Thames RG8 7EU

Change of use of open space land to residential use.

2 Swanston Cottages High Street Whitchurch-on-Thames RG8 7ES

Proposed extensions and alterations to ground and first floors. Replacement of rear fence and gate with masonry wall and timber gate. (Amended plans received altering the plan form of the ground floor 04-08-2014.)

Ferry House Ferry Road South Stoke RG8 0JL

Proposed single storey extensions and new vehicle access. (As amended by documentation received 22 August submitted by the applicant/agent)

3 Airey Houses Bridle Road Whitchurch Hill (within the parish of Goring Heath) RG8 7PR

Demolition of existing dwelling. Erection of new detached dwelling and garage. (Amendment to approved scheme reference P08/E0522)

White Gables Wallingford Road South Stoke RG8 0HY

Non-material amendment to planning permission P14/S0919/HH to change the location of the shed. Demolition of existing garage and outbuilding. Erection of a two storey side extension and new garage. Garden shed.

Mallory House Shirvells Hill Goring Heath RG8 7SP

Non material amendment to application ref. P13/S1648/HH. Replacement garage with associated driveway. Relocation of entrance gates and replacement of boundary wall and fencing.

Nuthatch Cottage Checkendon RG8 0SX

Raise the roof of existing double garage to provide a gym and shower room over (as amended by revised plan received 10 June 2014)

Land adjoining Barn Cottage Exlade Street near Checkendon RG8 0UA

Change of use of barn to single dwelling, with new garage and ancillary accommodation over and new parking spaces. (As amended by documentation received 22 July 2014 submitted by applicant/agent and further amended by drawing no.874.4 Rev G accompanying applicant / agent leter received 6 August 2014).

Land adjoining Barn Cottage Exlade Street near Checkendon RG8 0UA

Change of use of barn to single dwelling, with new garage and ancillary accommodation over and new parking spaces. (As amended by documentation received 22 July 2014 submitted by applicant/agent and further amended by drawing no.874.4 Rev G accompanying applicant / agent leter received 6 August 2014)

1 Croft Way Woodcote RG8 0RS

Two storey side and front extensions + demolish existing utility room(as amended by drwgno. 22714-07A showing 5 parking spaces)

5 Kit Lane Stoke Row RG8 0TY

First floor Rear Extension to Semi-detached House

Golden Haze Bridle Road Whitchurch Hill RG8 7PR

Installation of a pair of electrically operated 5 bar gates onto driveway

6 Kit Lane Stoke Row RG8 0TY

Two storey side and rear extension. Front porch and detached garage.

4 Whitchurch House, High Street, Whitchurch on Thames, Oxon, RG8 7EP

T1 - Yew T2 - Yew T3 - Yew T4 - Yew T5 - Copper Beech T6 - Yew T7 - Yew T8 - Yew T9 - Sweet Chestnut T1 - Yew - large tree with a split at the foot (below ground). The north part of the tree is pressing on the curving brick wall which is a historical feature of the entrance to Manor Road. The wall has already been damaged and repaired in the past, but looks like it will soon be pushed over again. The south part of the tree is interfering with the telegraph lines to our house and other residences in Whitchurch House. I propose to have the north part of the tree cut down to ground level. I propose to have the south part cut back to give good clearance from the telephone lines, and crown reduce 20% of the remainder of the tree, i.e. reduce its height a little. T2 - Yew - large tree with a split trunk about 1.5 metres above ground into two parts. The north part is pressing on the wooden boundary fence, and has pushed it out of line, the trunk prevents the fence from being repaired. I propose to have this north part of the tree cut down as low as possible, to where it splits from the south part, i.e. about 1.5 metres above ground. I propose to crown reduce by 20% the south part of this tree i.e. reduce its height a little. T3 & T4 - Yews - Medium sized trees, rather shapeless, covered in ivy. Hang over Manor Road, and interfere with traffic and lighting. I propose to have them both cut down to 3 metres in height, and remove ivy. Being Yew trees, they should re-sprout from the trunk, making them bushy. With reduced height, they will be easier to maintain and with care will form a neat, solid cylindrical shape. T5 - Copper Beech - Large tree. To improve light, I propose a 15% crown trim. T6, T7 & T8 - Yews - Medium sized trees. Interfere with traffic and lighting on Manor Road. Reduce rainfall and dry out the ground so that it's almost impossible to grow anything underneath. I propose to have them cut down to 3 metres in height. Being Yew trees, they should re-sprout from the trunk. With reduced height they will be easier to maintain and with regular trimming they should form tight, formal-looking cylindrical shapes. T9 - Sweet Chestnut - Very large tree. In 2013 a significant branch fell during light winds, with a tickness of about 30cm at the point that it broke. Other minor parts of the tree this year look dead. The tree is above our garden where children play so it looks a little hazardous. I propose to have the tree inspected for dead or unhealthy branches and have them removed. In addition I propose to do a 15% crown trim to improve light. Remarks:

Lime Cottage Manor Road Goring RG8 9EB

Two storey side extension. (As amended by drawings P03 and P05 Rev A accompanying letter from agent dated 1 July 2014)

Bozedown Windmill Bozedown Drive Whitchurch Hill (within the parish of Goring Heath) RG8 7PE

Removal of existing conservatory and carport. Erection of single and one and a half storey extensions, new three bay garage and new rooflights to the south-west elevation.

Crossways Manor Road Goring RG8 9DT

Discharge condition 3 of planning permission P13/S3749/HH. Extensions and alterations to a single dwelling.

9 Emmens Close Checkendon RG8 0TU

Erection of a rear conservatory.

Hawthorn Paddocks Kit Lane Stoke Row RG8 OTY

Variation of condition 2 of planning permission P06/E0664. Change of use of barn from agricultural to purposes incidental to the keeping of horses (including stabling).

Roselands South Stoke Road Woodcote RG8 0PL

Erection of single storey rear extension. Modification of extant planning permission ref. P10/E0555.

No 3 Freedom Cottages South Stoke RG8 0JH

New dwelling and extension to existing house. (As amended by drawings 1437/200A, 201A, 202A and location plan reducing the depth and height of the extension to 3 Freedom Cottages accompanying e-mail from agent received 2 July 2014)

Spring Farm Stables Wallingford Road Goring-on-Thames RG8 0HR

Conversion of existing stables to form two residential units, including new extensions, replacement cladding to south and west elevations, new and replacement rooflights and new boundary walls and fences.

Queens Arms Reading Road Goring RG8 0ER

Installation of plant, timber compound and ancillary development

Hawthorn House Deadmans Lane Goring Heath RG8 7RX

Erection of replacement dwelling. Discharge of condition 4 on application ref. P13/S3252/FUL

Queens Arms Reading Road Goring RG8 0ER

Alterations to building including removal of existing front entrance canopy, installation of new shopfront and entrance doors and new window in Reading Road elevation and replacement of existing uPVC windows. Installation of new escape door in Gatehampton road elevation and development ancillary thereto.

Queens Arms Reading Road Goring RG8 0ER

Proposed new fascia signage, hanging sign, gantry sign and various car park signage.

Queens Arms Reading Road Goring RG8 0ER

Installation of 2 no. freestanding cold storage rooms adjacent to existing outbuilding, with associated timber screening around to match height, with ancillary development. Erection of dark brown coloured canopy to rear, all to be located behind 2m high timber fence separating car park from rear yard area.

Old School House Hardwick Road Whitchurch on Thames RG8 7HH

Discharge of condition 3 of planning permission P12/S2642/HH.

6 Wood Green Woodcote RG8 0QQ

Display of front and rear internally illuminated fascia signs (as amended by plans accompanying agent's email dated 22nd May 2014)

Boat House, adjacent to Leatherne Bottel Bridle Way Goring on Thames RG8 0HS

Erection of replacement boat house. Discharge of conditions on P14/S0391/FUL

Millers Cottage Cleeve Road Goring RG8 9DB

Raise the roof of a single storey wing to facilitate the installation of bathroom and bedroom.

The Ferry House, Ferry Lane, Goring, READING, RG8 9DX

T1 - Large Thuja T2 - Yew T3 - Spruce Pine T1 - Remove from side of property as casting shadow over new planting. T2 - Remove as weak and will inhibit new planting scheme T3 - Remove as weak and spindly and masked by yews Remarks:

Land at Whitehall Lane Checkendon RG8 0TS

Erection of single storey dwelling - equestrian use to residential the proposed site has planning approval for development of a warm up arena P12/S3166/FUL - the proposed erection of single storey dwelling would be built on part of the warm up arena's footprint. The arena would not be developed.

Springfield Cottage Bridle Way Goring RG8 0HS

Demolish existing life-expired wooden garage and replace with self-build log-cabin-construction wooden garage on concrete slab base, re-sited slightly further back from entrance to provide easier manoeuvre into garage.

Hartslock Cottage Whitehall Lane Checkendon RG8 0TN

Erection of single and 1.5 storey rear extensions. (Revision to approved application P13/S0442/HH)

Nuns Acre Boathouse, Ridgeway, Goring, RG8 9BJ

T1 - False Acacia False Acacia (T1) fell due to declining condition and recent loss of two large branches causing significant damage. Owner keen to replant with species more suited to site. (I believe this boathouse is the longest in operation on The Thames). Remarks: Replacement Tree Detail rcd - 3 Aug 2015 - will be planted April/May 2016