Planning applications in South Oxfordshire, October 2014

Sonning Mill, Eye and Dunsden

See attached schedule.

Aberlash House, Sonning Eye, Reading, RG4 6TW

See attached schedule. See attached schedule. Remarks:

1 Bridge Cottages, High Street, Whitchurch on Thames, Oxon, RG8 7De

T1 - Fir Tree There is only one fir tree at the south end of our front garden by the side of the neighbours shed - proposal is to fell as low amenity value and excessive shading (means currently no use of our only garden and lack of ability to grow plants). Neighbours from No.2 also strongly in favour. No replanting in same spot as there is still a large holly tree in adjacent garden and plenty of high land mark trees in gardens around (See photo). Remarks:

Jacob's Ladder, Chinnor Hill, Chinnor

Cut back re-growth to previous pruning point, to maintain the view without exposing the work site, removing up to 1.5m. W1 Mixed broadleaves consisting mainly of Beech Spec: S12 Prune back to previous pruning points Reason: R1 Sound arboricultural management Reason: R2 To ensure future compatibility with site, surroundings and usage Spec: S19 Please add the following at the end of all the aprroved works: All pruning cuts must be made at bra Reason: R1 Sound arboricultural management Reason: R2 To ensure future compatibility with site, surroundings and usage

Moulsford Preparatory School, Moulsford, Wallingford, Oxon

Horse Chestnut by road and car park - This specimen shows an extensive area of decay in the area of test. Consider extensive remedial treatment or complete removal. Monitor on a regular basis if retained for future structural changes. Located beside road and car park, this Chestnut is showing poor vitality with evidence of Phytophthora (bleeding canker) visible on southern aspect with dead cambium and buttress. There is a large seam of decayed wood close to bifurcation as indicated by percussive hammer. Please see sonic tornograph test results enclosed. (M Gulliford aware of situation). Group of 3 x late mature Ash (two tested) Ash T4 - This specimen appears sound in the area of test. Monitor on a regular basis if retained for future structural changes. Ash T2 - This specimen appears sound in the area of test. Monitor on a regular basis if retained for future structural changes. Basal decay on T4 was currently deemed, non-structurally compromising. All three trees have undergone light retrenchment pruning which has resulted in successful regeneration throughout the canopy extemities, and also internally. Lightly thin canopy by 10% and reduce regrowth by 2m, particularly on laterals to the west over cricket nets (sport's area) to leave a balanced, flowing form. No pruning exceeding 60mm in diameter. Some habitat holes are present and upon inspection deemed acceptable to retain with above recommended works being carried out.

All Saints Church, Wallingford Road, North Moreton, Didcot, OX11 9BA

Hawthorn Trees, scrub, brambles and nettles. Please see photos - cut down Hawthorn trees, remove scrub, brambles and nettles to open up space and to improve views to the church from the south. Remarks:

95a St Marks Road, Henley-on-Thames

Proposal to remove tree - see attached report. T1 Beech Spec: S15 Fell tree to ground level. Reason: R1 Sound arboricultural management Reason: R4 To address potential hazard Reason: R6 Poor health, structural condition of form (delete as appropriate) Reason: R7 Close to building, services, road or public highway (delete as appropriate)

Burnbank, Shiplake

T1 - Horse Chestnut - reduce crown by 2m, to maintain tree at a reasonable size for the garden. This is an application to repreat previous works. Remove lower limb growing over the house, this limb is over extended and in the future will possibly damage the root. Please call to discuss this future if you wish. T1 Horse Chestnut Spec: S12 Prune back to previous pruning points Reason: R1 Sound arboricultural management Reason: R2 To ensure future compatibility with site, surroundings and usage Spec: S19 Please add the following at the end of all the aprroved works: All pruning cuts must be made at bra Reason: R1 Sound arboricultural management Reason: R2 To ensure future compatibility with site, surroundings and usage

Pinecroft, 29 Stoke Row Road, Peppard Common, Henley-on-Thames

Scots Pine (T10) This specimen shows an extensive area of decay in the area of test. Consider extensive remedial treatment or complete removal. Monitor on a regular basis if retained for future structureal changes. Tree is within falling distance of main dwelling and would appear to have not coped physiologically with changes to its environment (house building and landscaping. The tree features reasonably vitality and extension growth. There is a secondary canopy which may potentially be used for veteranising this tree. The large pruning wound will effectively allow decay ingress which can be managed with further retrenchment pruning over the next ten years. I suggest a succession tree is planted with a suitable position being evident to the west of the site behind the existing tree, ideally another Scots Pine. Both pruning and planting to be carried out December 2014. T10 Pine Spec: S15 Fell tree to ground level. Reason: R2 To ensure future compatibility with site, surroundings and usage Reason: R4 To address potential hazard Reason: R6 Poor health, structural condition of form (delete as appropriate)

Wheatleys, High Street, South Moreton, Didcot, OX11 9AG

T1 - Apple tree T2 - Buddleia T1 - Ivy covered Apple tree in rear to reduce to 1.8m from ground level to allow Rose to grow over it. Sever ivy. T2 - Buddleia adjacent to Apple tree, to reduce/coppice to 1m above ground level and Apple Tree adjacent to Buccleia to sever ivy and to formatively prune. Remarks:

1 St Albans Court, Wallingford, Oxon, OX10 0DS

T1 - Pine T1 - Pine, poor specimen, outgrown location, lift 2.5m over path and reduce by 300-600mm. Remarks:

Home Close, 29 Southend, Garsington, Oxford, OX44 9DH

T1 Prunus Kursar T2 Ulmus Parviflora T3 Arbutus unedo Rubra T4 Ailanthus altissima T5 Aesculus hippocastanum T6 Fagus sylvatica T7 Prunus avium plena T8 Alnus cordata T9 & T10 Fagus sylvatica purpurea T11, T12, & T13 Tilia T14 Paulownia tomentosa T1 - Prunus Kursar/110mm - Trim small branches where impact on T2 - formative pruning. T2 - Ulmus parviflora/110mm - Trim small branches where impact on T1 - formative pruning. T3 - Arbutus unedo Rubra/90mm - Remove low level branch - formative pruning. T4 - in garden of Well House, Southend - Ailanthus altissima of various diameters - Remove low branches overhanging Home Close to 8m - branches dropping onto trees/shrubs and causing damage. T5 - in garden of Well House, Southend - Aesculus hippocastanum/1300mm remove two branches overhanging Home Close - to let light in over young shrubs. T6 - Fagus sylvatica/420mm - crown raise to 5 metres - to let light into planting area below. T7 - Prunus avium plena/400mm - remove bramch facing apple - to let light onto young apple tree nearby. T8 - Alnus cordata/360mm - crown raise to 3m - to permit mowing. T9 - Fagus sylvatica purpurea/850mm - remove low drooping branches, not main stems, to give 4m clearance - to let in more light. T10 - Fagus sylvatica purpurea/600mm - remove - 1. Beginning to misshape specimen copper beech at end of vista from house. 2. Affecting growth of plants in vegetable garden. 3. Sparse foliage looks unsightly and arises possibly because root growth significantly restricted by stone seat on one side and on another by a path and by significant differences in ground levels. T11 - Tilia/650mm - remove 3 lowest branches that hang over granary - to let light and air into corner and so reduce moss on tiles of granary. T12 - Tilia/650mm - remove 1 branch over granary - to let light and air into corner and so reduce moss on tiles of granary. T13 - Tilia/600mm - remove 1 branch over granary - to let light and air into corner and so reduce moss on tiles of granary. T14 - Paulownia tomentosa/350mm - remove vertical branch rubbing on 2 horizontal branches and branch over lawn - 1. To prevent further damage to horizontal branches. 2. Branch is too low. Remarks:

104 Lydalls Road, Didcot, Oxon, OX11 7DU

T1 - Cobb T2 - Damson T1 - Cobb - fell T2 - Damson - fell The tree works are proposed to stop the influence of the trees on the soil below building foundation level and provide long term stability. Remarks:

Queensgate, Butts Way, Aston Rowant

T1 & T2 have structural issues that are not easily mitigated by pruning. I would suggest replacing with 2-3 native beech trees as per report

Hanover House, Homelands Way, Henley on Thames, RG9 1SN

T1 - Cherry tree T1 - Cherry tree by main entrance - prune to give 1.5 metres clearance from building and lift to 2.5 metres. Remarks:

Sacred Heart Primary School and surroundings, Greys Hill, Henley

T11 - Hornbeam - prune back to give 2 metres clearance over old building. T11 Hornbeam Spec: S8 Prune back to suitable secondary branches to ensure m clearance from building. Reason: R1 Sound arboricultural management Reason: R2 To ensure future compatibility with site, surroundings and usage Spec: S19 Please add the following at the end of all the aprroved works: All pruning cuts must be made at bra Reason: R1 Sound arboricultural management Reason: R2 To ensure future compatibility with site, surroundings and usage

17 Friday Street, Henley on Thames, Oxon, RG9 1AN

T1 - Robinia Tree Robinia Tree (T1) - Removal of tree (A) for the following reasons: 1. Trunk split at 2m height due to rot/water damage (photo) 2. Possible honey fungus at base may have attached roots (photo) 3. 30% of tree dead (no leaves) (photo) over neighbours garden (No.15). Remarks:

31 High Street, Chinnor, Oxon, OX39 4DJ

T1 - Ash (Fraxinus excelsior) T1 - Ash (fraxinus excelsior) (in rear garden). Pollard to around a height of 5-6m. Remarks:

Granary Barn, Off Baker's Lane, Brightwell cum Sotwell, Oxon, OX10 0PX

T1 - Beech Wish to reduce size of Beech (common) as it is now dominating, causing excessive shading etc. Tree Surgeon has recommended 30%-40% reduction in order to improve situation. Remarks:

Grahamsfield, Lock Approach, Goring, Reading, RG8 9AD

Limes (G1) Limes (G1) - re-pollard eastern side and maintain regeneration as a screen to abate the nuisance of branches rubbing on roof of village hall. This proposal was discussed with Matt Gulliford on site. Remarks:

6 Summerfield Rise, Goring, Oxon

T9 - Sycamore - fell because of excessive shading and low amenity value. This tree has large wounds on the underside of almost every bough presumably caused by rubbing of branches from a previously felled tree. Owner willing to replant. Phone to gain access to view. T9 Sycamore Spec: S15 Fell tree to ground level. Reason: R1 Sound arboricultural management Reason: R2 To ensure future compatibility with site, surroundings and usage Reason: R3 Limited safe useful life expectancy Reason: R4 To address potential hazard Reason: R6 Poor health, structural condition of form (delete as appropriate)

White Cottage, Peppard Road, Sonning Common

T1 - Beech tree to be removed - this tree is suppressed and has a low amenity value. Replant with another Beech nearby. T2, 3, 4 - Beech trees to be reduced all round by approximately 20% of their foliage capacity (1-1.5m) and the canopies lifted to a height of 5m. This work is to help contain the trees in their position as they are dominating the neighbouring property and suppressing a young Oak (memorial tree) in the neighbouring garden. T1 has had a lot of branches removed in the past (40%-50% of the canopy) so has no long term viability.

Clevemede, Cleeve Road, Goring, Oxon

Beech - crown clean by removal of dead, dying, weak and crossing branches. Reduce canopy by 3-4 metres on south side to lessen likelihood of laterals failing and damaging house. Owners have discussed this proposal with Matt Gulliford. G2 A group of trees consisting of 8 Beech, 1 Sycamore and 1 Ash Spec: S1 Reduce crown by a maximum of n% and reshape Reason: R1 Sound arboricultural management Reason: R2 To ensure future compatibility with site, surroundings and usage Spec: S3 Remove deadwood. Reason: R1 Sound arboricultural management Reason: R2 To ensure future compatibility with site, surroundings and usage Spec: S5 Remove damaged branches Reason: R1 Sound arboricultural management Reason: R2 To ensure future compatibility with site, surroundings and usage Spec: S6 Remove crossing branches Reason: R1 Sound arboricultural management Reason: R2 To ensure future compatibility with site, surroundings and usage Spec: S19 Please add the following at the end of all the aprroved works: All pruning cuts must be made at bra Reason: R1 Sound arboricultural management Reason: R2 To ensure future compatibility with site, surroundings and usage

Honeywood House, Brightwell Street, Brightwell cum Sotwell, Oxon, OX10 0RR

T1 - Ash tree T1 - Ash tree - remove top 50% because falling branches represent a hazard to large studio window. One such fall has already damaged surrounding brickwork. Please note I (L Cobb) have the full agreement of Mr R Briggs. The tree sits on the boundary which falls to his responsibility, but I pay for the work. Remarks:

Worldham Cottage, High Street, Goring on Thames, Oxon, RG8 9BA

T1 - Sycamore T1 - Sycamore - repollard to maintain. Remarks:

1 Walnut Tree Court, Red Cross Road, Goring, Reading, RG8 9HW

T1 & T2 - Western Red Cedars Western Red Cedars (T1 & T2) fell. T1 appears to be dying and T2 (which has been previously topped) has begun to outgrow the site. It also exhibits disruption to the bark near the base of the stem. Owner more than willing to replant. They are the remnants of a hedge that was felled around 15 years ago. Remarks: Replacement Tree Details received - 23 October 2015 - CA6536

The River Garden, Ridgeway Path, Goring on Thames, Reading, RG8 9BJ

T1 - Hawthorn T1 - Hawthorn - fell because of appalling habit and condition. Remarks:

Chinnor Road, Aston Rowant

We are in an area that has protected areas/groups. Our roadside ditch has self seeded trees growing through it, which is preventing us from maintaining it. This ditch takes water run off from the A40. The ditch is so silted up that in heavy rain fall floods our land, and also the drive of one of our properties Oxford Lodge. We are seeking to fell these trees, scrub out the dead and dying ivy covered trees and hedge, then clean out the ditch and replant the hedge. This would have numerous benefits that we can renew our boundary fence to make us stockproof again as we keep sheep. It will also provide a better habitat for bird life with a more varied place for nesting. It will also be safer for traffic on the A40 as the risk of branches falling on the highway will be reduced. We also plan to replant the trees from a previous application ref TPO 52B02MG as these would have good place to be able to grow. Please see attached 1 & 2 photos from google earth with highlighted area for application.

St Leonard's Churchyard, Prospect Place, Watlington, Oxon, OX49 5PQ

T1 - Yew tree We have consulted a tree surgeon who stated that whilst it is hard to estimate the age of yew trees in particular, without the photographic evidence he suggested 100-200 years. The photographic evidence clearly narrows that date range. We may therefore conclude that the yew tree currently growing beside the 1792 tomb probably dates from around 1900 (midway between 1880 and 1900). Opinion of Tree Surgeon regarding safety However, although the tree appears at first glance to be a single stem, the surgeon advised that the tree is not a single stem but a co-dominant stem, creating a point of weakness where the two stems diverge. He further advised that if the church-side stem were to fall for any reason it would do so towards the church, with a potential for major damage to the chancel and the lady chapel, including the Kempe windows. Given that: a) the 1792 tomb tree is almost certainly no older than 100 years; b) it causes repeated damage to the grade II* listed church in that, despite pruning, it sheds dead leaves into the valley between the chancel and lady chapel roofs, creating leaks that have repeatedly soaked the roof timbers and internal wall of the lady chapel; c) it blocks the light from the two CE Kempe east windows of the church, thereby substantially reducing their visual impact and detracting from the Kempe's work and from the overall aesthetic value of the grade II* church; d) it is jeopardising the continued existence of the grade II listed 1792 tomb; e) if the tree were to fail at its point of weakness, there is potential for major damage to the grade II* listed church. Permission is therefore requested to fell the said yew tree and treat the stump so as to prevent any regrowth. The church would be prepared to plant a replacement tree elsewhere in the churchyard. Remarks:

Cedar Cottage, High Street, Whitchurch on Thames, Reading, RG8 7ER

T1 - Cedar T2 - Hazel (neighbours) T3 - Sweet Chestnut T4 - Fruit tree (neighbours) S1 - Shrub under Holm Oak S2 - Old stump T5 - Crack Willow T1 - Cedar tree in frontage. To remove all dead wood over 60mm in diameter. T2 - Neighbours Hazel. To reduce overhanging branches. T3 - Sweet Chestnut - in rear left hand corner to remove two lowest branches over garden. T4 - Neighbours fruit tree, adjacent to Sweet Chestnut. To reduce overhanging branches back to boundary. S1 - Shrub under Holm Oak on the left hand side to coppice. And self set Purple Plum to fell and treat. S2 - Old stump to fell to near ground level. T5 - Crack Willow in rear right hand side of property. To remove two branches over neighbours and lowest one over garden on the left hand side. Client will advise on day. Remarks:

Lower Farm, Berrick Salome, Oxon, OX10 6JL

T1 - Leylandii T2 - Leylandii T1 - Leylandii - sectional fell to ground level. Large split in main stem. T2 - Leylandii - sectional fell to ground level. Remarks:

Pear Tree Cottage, Aston Street, Aston Tirrold, Oxon, OX11 9DJ

T1 - Sycamore T1 - Sycamore - fell. Remarks:

32 Old London Road, Benson, Wallingford, Oxon, OX10 6RR

T1 - Yew T2- forsythia T3 - Lawson Cypress T4, T5, T6 - Purple Plum, Viburnum, Holly T1 - Yew, strip ivy and crown lift to 4 metres. T2 - Forsythia - fell to ground level T3 - Lawson Cypress - fell to ground level. T4, T5, T6 - Purple Plum, Viburnum, Holly - reduce back over hang to property (neighbours trees). Remarks:

Cape Cottage, Sydenham Road, Sydenham, Chinnor, OX39 4NE

T1 - Weeping Willow T2 - Purple Plum T3 - Copper Beech T4 - Crab Apple T1 - Weeping Willow - Crown lift to level of power line thin/reduce 10-15%. T2 - Purple Plum - Thin/reduce 15%. T3 - Copper Beech - Crown lift to 4m and thin/reduce crown by 15%. T4 - Crab Apple - Clean out crown (removal of any dead, diseased or dying material along with any weak or crossing branches). Remarks:

Kerry Vor, Britwell Salome, Watlington, Oxon, OX49 5LG

T1 - Yew T2 - Western Red Cedar T3 - Group of Elders T4 - Yews 2, 3, & 4 T5 - Red Plum T6 - Oak T1 - Yew 1 - (near the road and pond) reduce height and crown by 1m. T2 - Western Red Cedar: fell T3 - Group of Elders: fell T4 - Yews 2, 3 & 4 - (adjacent to house) - reduce height and crown by 1m. T5 - Red Plum - reduce height and crown by 1m T6 - Oak (near gate) - sever ivy. Remarks:

The Thatched House, High Street, Little Milton, Oxon, OX44 7PU

T1 - Willow tree T1 - Willow tree - fell and cut to ground level - overshadowing neighbours garden and house. Also growing into and overshadowing Cherry tree next to it. Remarks:

on Thames Path southern boundary of, Gatehampton Manor, Goring, Reading, RG8 9LU

3 x Salix Alba Caerulea 3 No. Salix Alba Caerulea were planted by me in Feburary 1998 near the Thames and on Thames Path, all the same stock and are all lare now circumference 4'8 and 7'8". Tree No.1 has split in half Trees 2 and 3 have a lean. All need felling and replacing as they are mature. Remarks:

BP Technology Center and surroundings, Bozedown House, Whitchurch

1001 - Beech - Remove dead wood. Remove epicormic growth on trunk to a height of 3m above ground. 1002 - Beech - Reduce lowest branches back to road edge/remove secondary growth from parent branches to achieve clearance of 5.2m above ground level on west side above exit drive. 1003 - Beech - Reduce lowest branches back to road edge/remove secondary growth from parent branches to achieve clearance of 5.2m above ground level on west side above exit drive. 1004 - Beech - Reduce lowest branches back to road edge/remove secondary growth from parent branches to achieve clearance of 5.2m above ground level on west and south west sides above exit drive. 1005 - Beech - Reduce lowest branches back to road edge/remove secondary growth from parent branches to achieve clearance of 5.2m above ground level on west side above carriageway. 1006 - Beech - Fell to ground level. 1007 - Beech - Reduce lowest branches back to road edge/remove secondary growth from parent branches to achieve clearance of 5.2m above ground level on west side above carriageway. 1008 - Beech - Reduce lowest branches back to road edge/remove secondary growth from parent branches to achieve clearance of 5.2m above ground level on west side above carriageway. 1009 - Beech - Reduce lowest branches back to road edge/remove secondary growth from parent branches to achieve clearance of 5.2m above ground level on west side above carriageway. 1010 - Beech - Reduce lowest branches back to road edge/remove secondary growth from parent branches to achieve clearance of 5.2m above ground level on west side above carriageway. 1011 - Beech - Reduce lowest branches back to road edge/remove secondary growth from parent branches to achieve clearance of 5.2m above ground level on west side above carriageway; to reduce. 1012 - Beech - Reduce branch originating at 7m on NW side to 9.5m from centre of trunk. Reduce lowest branches back to road edge/remove secondary growth from parent branches to achieve clearance of 5.2m above ground level on west side above carriageway. 1013 - Beech - fell to ground level. 1014 - Beech - Reduce lowest branches back to road edge/remove secondary growth from parent branches to achieve clearance of 5.2m above ground level on west side above carriageway. 1015 - Beech - Reduce lowest branches back to road edge/remove secondary growth from parent branches to achieve clearance of 5.2m above ground level on west side above carriageway. 1016 - English Elm - fell to ground level. 1017 - English Oak - reduce west side 4.5m from base of trunk. Reduce lowest branches back to road edge/remove seconary growth from parent branches to achieve clearance of 5.2m above ground level on west side above carriageway. 1018 - Sweet Chestnut - coppice. 1019 - Beech - fell to ground level. 1020 - Beech - fell to ground level. 1021 - Beech - fell to ground level. 1022 - Scots Pine - fell to ground level. 1023 - Beech - fell to ground level. 1024 - Beech - fell to ground level. 1025 - Beech - fell to ground level. 1026 - European Larch - fell to ground level. 1027 - Beech - reduce height of crown to approx 7.5m above ground level. 1028 - Beech - fell to ground level. 1029 - Beech - remove dead wood.

Rowland Close, Wallingford, Oxon

Horse Chestnut in rear garden - to fell in sections to ground level and remove all debris from site.

Park Cottage, High Street, Waterstock, Oxon, OX33 1JT

T1 - Cherry T2 - Willow T3 - Birch T4 - Quince T1 - Cherry - Reduce crown by 2ft all round and lift to height of 7ft. T2 - Willow - Crown balance and lift to 4ft. T3 - Birch - Lift to height of 10ft. T4 - Quince - Crown clean and balance. Remarks:

Castle Priory, Thames Street, Wallingford, Oxon, OX10 0HD

2 x Horse Chestnut 2 x Horse Chestnut - adjacent to Walled Garden: Reduce by 4m and remove deadwood. Remarks:

67 High Street, Dorchester on Thames, Wallingford, Oxon, OX10 7HN

T1 - Holly T2 - Plum Tree T1 - Holly adjacent to Wisteria. To reduce by 1.2m and reshape. T2 - Plum tree adjacent to the shed. To formatively prune back and reshape. Remarks:

The Chequers, 58 Love Lane, Watlington, Oxon

T1 - Conifer T1 - Conifer beside conservatory door - remove it as it is a nuisance to the building and the door way. Remarks:

Gillotts School, Gillotts Lane, Harpsden, HENLEY-ON-THAMES, RG9 1PS

FIVE DAY NOTICE Apply to fell Wellingtonia (Sequoiaderdron giganteum) 1 of 4 in a group TPO to the front of Gillotts School. Following topographical and quality survey in August 2014 this tree is showing signs of significant and irreversible decline. Given the proximity to adjacent school buildings, roadway and parking area the tree should be removed for sound arobiricultural reasons. Fell to ground and remove. Tree report: Topographical and Quality: ACD Arboriculture for Gillotts School 21.8.14. The school has recorded 3 incidents in the previous 12 months when large branches have split and dropped from height onto patio area below. Twice this occurred during school day where children gather to enter to AA/ITC block and to exit/enter the school site. There is a duty of care by the school to take a special responsibility to ensure safety of children. These health and safety concerns should be taken into account also. Occupiers liability Act 1957 and 1984). All four trees in group have roots that persistently ingress the school drainage system. G1 Group consisting of 4 Wellingtonia Spec: S15 Fell tree to ground level. Reason: R1 Sound arboricultural management Reason: R2 To ensure future compatibility with site, surroundings and usage Reason: R4 To address potential hazard Reason: R6 Poor health, structural condition of form (delete as appropriate) Reason: R7 Close to building, services, road or public highway (delete as appropriate)

24 Church Street, Henley on Thames, Oxon, RG9 1SE

T1 Silver Birch T1 - Silver Birch. Fell and remove. Too large for garden. Remarks:

White Cottage (lane behind Pub), Britwell Salome, Watlington, Oxon, OX49 5LH

T1 - Walnut T1 - Walnut. Crown reduce by 20-25%. This tree has a large wound on the main stem where a large secondary stem has been lost. Consequently the crown is quite unbalanced. There is some risk of the tree failing at this point and in any case the tree is quite overbearing on the property and not well shaped. The pruning will result in a tree with better balance and lesser risk of failure. Remarks:

Melbury House, Fairmile, Henley on Thames, Oxon, RG9 2LA

G1 - Group of trees comprising Larch x 13, Birch x 17, Poplar, Horse Chestnut and Blue Atlas Cedar. T1 - Cherry T2 - Fig T3 - Magnolia G1 - Group of trees comprising Larch x 13, Birch x 17, Poplar, Horse Chestnut and Blue Atlas Cedar. Remove all lower growth to raise crowns to 2.5-3metres over the ground. This work is to maintain these trees as attractive copse with views across to vineyard beyond and also to allow grass to thrive beneath the trees. T1 - Cherry. Remove as this tree is close to boundary fence line and does not have room to develop. there are many other trees adjacent and this particular tree is not ideally located. T2 - Fig. Crown reduce by 15-20% to allow tree to better fit available space. T3 - Magnolia. Crown reduce by 15-20% to allow tree to better fit available space. Remarks:

Red House Drive, Peppard Road, Sonning Commom

Lime in G1 - crown lift to approx 6m (excluding north facing large limb) to keep the tree away from neighbours house). G1 Groups consisting of 3 Lime Spec: S18 Remove basal or epicormic growth. Reason: R1 Sound arboricultural management Reason: R2 To ensure future compatibility with site, surroundings and usage

Black Horse Hotel, 11 Cornmarket, Thame, Oxon, OX9 2BL

Group of self-seeded Sycamores in rear car park of Black Horse Hotel. Sycamores TG1 - Remove overhanging growth from garden of property in Belmont Mews adjacent to car park back to boundary with Black Horse Hotel. Remarks:

The Renaissance, Berkley Homes Development, Oxford Road, Thame

T5 - Yew Tree - Crown lift to 3 metres. To allow better light to footpath and street from street lamp. (G2)T10 - London Plane - Crown reduce by 25% to reduce the height and radial spread of the tree by around 2 metres. Lower growth to be removed to raise the crown to 4 metres. This tree has suffered storm damage and the leading stem has split out. Crown reduction will rebalance the crown and prevent further damage. This tree is also close to property and windows of the flats in 2 Michaelis Road. Residents report that this tree has significant effect on light in their rooms. (G2)T11 - Norway Maple - Crown lift to 5 metres. (G2)T12 - Norway Maple - Remove this tree. (G2)T13 - London Plane - Crown lift to 5 metres. (G2)T14 & T15 - Willow - Repollard back to previous pollard points. These works on Trees 11-15 are mainly to alleviate the very considerable shade problems caused by this line of trees. Residents of the adjacent flats 3-9 all suffer will reduced daylight into their properties and gardens as these trees are all large and relatively close. T12 is a poorly formed specimen without space to develop a balanced crown. As an individual it has no particuar merit in terms of amenity value. Removal of this tree will have a positiveeffect on light levels to several of the nearest properties. Also removal of T12 will have a positive benefit on the two adjacent trees which will not become cramped for space and will also look better.