Planning applications in South Oxfordshire, April 2015

Aston Park, Aston Rowant

I have drawn a very simple sketch of the tree in question as it is the only one at the location and easily identifiable. When I spoke to the tree officer on the phone he had already seen and identified it from your records. At our property it sits a metre from the right hand edge of our drive in front of our gable ended bedroom window. As a brief history of this tree I can only say that we inherited it when we bought the property in 2001. We were told by the previous occupier that he had done nothing to the tree for the duration of his time here and clearly it was in need of some attention in the form of general maintenance. We duly applied for the correct permission and gave the care and attention it required in the form of a "trim " and removing significant amounts of dead wood. We have done this on at least one occasion since. (When I see "we", I obviously mean professional tree surgeons). However it is clear to see that at some point in the tree's past some work was done at the very top of the tree when it was chopped off in an attempt, I assume, to halt its upward growth. Unfortunately, this has served to encourage new growth and sprout many new upward branches which is not the form this tree should take especially when compared to other similar trees in the very close locality. The tree therefore looks unbalanced with a disproportionate amount of new growth at the very top. I am therefore concerned for the welfare of the tree and local property. During high wind we get a significant amount of large debris falling from high up in the tree which has caused damage to cars parked nearby. Indeed two years ago the largest branch snapped off in high wind, luckily avoiding anything below. I would like to have the tree reshaped in an attempt to control the nuisance factor created by the tree itself as it attracts an unusually high level of wasps feeding from the aphids that are in the tree or from their excrement which falls to the ground below. The caustic tree sap has become a particular nuisance. Personally I am allergic to wasps and come close to being hospitalised when stung which has happened several times in the last few years. With increasing regularity we have had to have wasps nests removed from the tree which are a real hazard. Last summer we had 4 nests removed mainly from the lower branches. I can only anticipate this getting worse if the tree is allowed to grow in its current form. I have taken advice from several experts in the industry who are inclined to agree that our most favoured option would be to have the tree pollarded. (South Bucks Tree Services are the ones I am most likely to instruct to complete the works if they are allowed as they have been most helpful with their advice). I would of course serve to reshape the tree and hopefully prolong its life and eradicate most of the problems we currently experience. I have not taken the decision to make this application lightly as I am someone who takes the responsibility of my many trees very seriously. T11 Lime 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 Reason: R7 Close to building, services, road or public highway (delete as appropriate)

Filberts, Aston Street, Aston Tirrold, Didcot, OX11 9DS

T1 - Sycamore T2 - Sycamore Request to remove (or reduce) two Sycamore trees T1 & T2. The two Sycamore trees adjoining paddocks 2 and 3 in sketch shed their seeds into the paddocks. These seeds (and seedlings in the spring) are potentially fatal if eaten by horses. Veterinary research has now proven these seeds and seedlings can cause a typical Myopathy in horses. My request is to remove these two trees (or reduce) in order to minimise the seeds and seedlings that can fall into Paddock 3 owing to the prevailing south westerly winds. Remarks:

Field House Whitehall Lane Checkendon RG8 0TN

Proposed single storey side extension (Amended plan received on 16th June 2015 showing extension set back from front elevation).

Old Well Cottage Kidmore Lane Kidmore End RG4 9AX

Replace existing windows to the front elevation.

Minchin Court Stanton Road Forest Hill OX33 1DT

Part conversion of the existing attic space into two bedrooms, and installation of rooflights on rear elevation. Discharge of conditions 3 and 4 on application ref. P14/S2785/HH (as amended by information received 13/05/15)

1 Holmlea Road Goring RG8 9EX

Discharge of condition 4 (trees) of planning permission P13/S1662/FUL

33 St Andrews Road Henley-on-Thames RG9 1HZ

Replacement of Second floor casement windows, addition of rooflight, changes to planned gate and fence.

34 Kennylands Road Sonning Common RG4 9JT

Single storey side & two storey rear extension plus front porch.

Land at Cricketers Piece Manor Road Towersey OX9 3QR

Erection of a detached 3-bed dwelling and double garage.

8 -10 King Alfred Drive Didcot OX11 7NU

Erection of a one-bedroom attached dwelling with off-street parking and new highway cross-over.

72 Wantage Road Wallingford OX10 0LY

Erection of side extension to the left of the existing house with internal works.

The Orchards Neals Lane Wyfold RG4 9JF

Variation of condition 2 (drawing numbers) of planning permission P13/S2724/FUL. Demolition of existing dwelling and outbuildings. Erection of dwelling and garage. (re-submission of withdrawn application P13/S0578/FUL)

Fieldhead School Lane Tiddington OX9 2NE

Change use of current garage to a kitchen.

102 Papist Way Cholsey OX10 9QL

Proposed ground and first floor side extension. Proposed ground floor rear extension.

Fairies Close, Chinnor Road, Towersey, Thame, OX9 3QY

T1 - Norway Spruce T2 - Lime T3 - Cherry T4 - Plum T5 - Norway Spruce T6 - Willow T1 - Norway Spruce - fell T2 - Lime - fell T3 - Cherry - fell T4 - Plum - fell T5 - Norway Spruce - fell T6 - Willow - fell All of the trees are becoming too large for their position and blocking light to the owners property. Remarks:

Wallingford Road and Fairfield Road, Goring, 16 Wallingford Road, Goring and even numbers 4 to 42, Milldown Road, Goring

Mixed G1 - crown clean and lift over carriageway to maintain i.e. remove deadwood, remove damaged branches, remove crossing branches and lift crowns to a height of 5.2m over carriageway by removing branch tips only. G1 The Group of trees Comprising of 27 Beech (1 felled), 36 Limes (1 felled), 12 Pines (9 felled), 10 Hornbeam (1 felled) and 2 Norway Maples 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: S7 Lift crown to a height of above ground level, by removing branch tips only , by removing bran 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

52 Vicarage Road, HENLEY-ON-THAMES, Oxon

Tree T2 - I wish to remove the tree, after a site visit. It has no amenity value. It is surrounded by other trees (T1/T5). It has spread across a neighbours garden causing excessive shading and reducing light into her home. Due to its location, I do not believe it will be necessary to replace it, but will be guided by you. We had previously been given permission to remove T1, but instead chose to reduce and lift the crown. T2 Cypress Spec: S15 Fell tree to ground level.

Jubilee Gardens, Oxford Road, Thame

TPO 74/2009, Specification is G2 (11 Lime and 2 Walnut). The specific trees within G2 are 3 trees directly opposite the back of 2 Jubilee Gardens, highlighted in the enclosed sketch. Request: Preservation Order: Thame Area no. 74/2009 stated that on 22 September 2009 the council placed a tree preservation order on the trees surrounding our property. The reason given - the trees have been identified as making a contribution to the amenity of the local area. Unfortunately the trees were never pollarded this has resulted in the trees growing far too tall. The trees belong to Lord Williams School who I have been in contact with and they hae no objection to the tree felling as it would mean less cost for them to maintain. New trees had been planted in the Car park of the school 11 years ago (situated on the other side f the road from the trees in this request to be felled) and these have now grown to a height to take over the role of contributing to the amenity, (shielding the houses from the road).These three trees (approx 9 metres from the ouse) take most of the sunlight and water from the garden. The grass never grows properly as is constantly covered in falling branches, leaves, twigs and mos and suffers water loss due to the trees. We are also very restricted in the type of plants we can grow. The roof of the house and garage is constantly covered in moss and the house is very dark now, all very depressing. We would like you to consider if these trees at the edge of our property are absolutely necessary to the amenity of the area now considering the growth of the new trees directly behind them.

71 Crisp Road, Henley on Thames, Oxon, RG9 2EN

T1 & T2 - large Leylandii Conifers T1 & T2 - Large Leylandii Conifers; trees are on right hand side of property and touching buildings, with BT line running through. Recommend to fell trees in sections to near ground level and remove all debris from site. Reason: tree management, tree too close to property. Remarks:

Chelford House Reading Road Lower Shiplake RG9 3JN

Removal of Condition 9 (Code for Sustainable Homes) of planning permission P14/S1361/FUL. Erection of a two storey 5-bedroom dwelling and attached garage incorporating construction of new vehicular access and landscaping and alterations to existing vehicular access to Chelford House.

8 The Forty Cholsey OX10 9LH

Demolition of existing boundary wall to front and erection of a replacement wall.

Land West of Reading Road Cholsey OX10 9HA

Discharge of conditions 6 (landscaping), 7 (archaeology), 9 (ecology), 10 (ecology) and 14 (traffic management) on application ref. P14/S2846/FUL. Erection of a solar photovoltaic (PV) facility to include solar panels, inverters, substation, access and associated infrastructure.

33 High Street Wheatley OX33 1XX

Following permission P14/S1966/HH, to add first floor bathroom, storage area and two further rooflights. To lift existing stone flag floor and add insulation and damp proof membrane. (As amended by drawing WHE.203.Rev A and Roof Insulation Details and amplified by tile photograph accompanying letter dated 13 May 2015 from the agent).

33 High Street Wheatley OX33 1XX

Following permission P14/S1966/HH, to add first floor bathroom, storage area and two further rooflights. To lift existing stone flag floor and add insulation and damp proof membrane. (As amended by drawing WHE.203.Rev A and Roof Insulation Details and amplified by tile photograph accompanying letter dated 13 May 2015 from the agent).

Chinnor Road, Aston Rowant

T1 - Horse Chestnut - reduce by 50% because of severe decay at lower crown, with heavy limbs at point of decay. Tree unstable and adjacent to a road.

Claypits Wood, Little Oaken Wood, Friarhampstead Wood, and Great Oaks

T1 - Beech - fell to ground level due to severe heartwood decay and it is withi reaching distance of the road should it fall. W4 Beech, Oak, Cherry 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)

Building Drayton House Farm Drayton St Leonard

Conversion of existing agricultural building to dwelling, including new openings for windows and doors to eastern elevation.(as amplified by Contaminated Land questionnaire recerived on 24 April 2015)

33 High Street Wheatley OX33 1XX

Discharge condition 4,5 and 6 of planning permission P14/S1966/HH and 3, 4 and 5 of P14/S1967/LB. Proposed refurbishment and repairs to existing outbuilding to create ancillary living accommodation.

Land to the north of Moulsford Manor The Street (road passing through Moulsford) Moulsford

Construction of two-storey dwelling and detached garage on vacant land

Wallingford Sports Park Hithercroft Road Wallingford OX10 9RB

Asphalt surfacing of existing unpaved car park and installation of shed

17 Rothwells Close Cholsey OX10 9LE

Two storey side extension and loft conversion.

Town Farmhouse 6/8 Oxford Road Thame OX9 2AH

Discharge of conditions 3 (materials), 5 (specs for windows), 6 (vents) and 7 (studwall) of listed building consent P14/S2920/LB, and conditions 3 and 5 of planning permission P14/S2917/FUL. The erection of a conservatory and a wrapround rear porch. Removal of uneven level in driveway and replacement with block paving. Conversion of storeroom into living accommodation and incorporation to existing dwelling to create a self-contained annex. Change of use of two bedrooms for use as B&B.

Star Works Kit Lane Stoke Row RG8 0TY

Discharge conditions 4 (materials|), 8 (vision splays), 14 (contamination) and 15 (drainage) of planning permission P14/S2441/FUL. Erection of 10 dwellings plus associated parking, access, and landscaping following demolition of the 2 existing dwellings and commercial buildings.

St Andrews Church, Church Road, Chinnor, Oxon, OX39 4PG

T1 - Sycamore T1 - Sycamore on southern boundary - fell to ground level. Remarks:

Edlins, Aston Upthorpe, Didcot, Oxon, OX11 9EF

T1 - Yew T2 - Yew T3-T9 - Mixed Horse Chestnut, Beech, & Lilac T1 - Yew - crown lift to 1.5 metres over neighbours roof. Rubbing roof and dropping debris. T2 - Yew - Prune back from adjacent building as beginning to encroach - sever ivy. T3-T9 - Mixed Horse Chestnut, Beech and Lilac. Crown lift to 5.2m over road and prune lower branches back to roadside wall to prevent being hit by passing traffic. Remarks:

Redwood House Main Street Stoke Row RG9 5QR

Removal of existing greenhouse. Erection of a new glasshouse.

6 Timber Way Chinnor OX39 4EU

Insert windows on ground floor gable elevation.

16 Honey Lane Cholsey Oxon OX10 9NL

Outline application for erection of a 3-bedroom dwelling with garage and cycle/garden store. (Re-submission of withdrawn application P14/S1890/FUL)

Thorpe Farm House Thorpe Street Aston Upthorpe OX11 9EQ

Removal of condition 5 of planning permission P14/S1892/HH Dismantling of curtilage shed, construction of new swimming pool and pool house with associated ancillary spaces, with reuse of existing shed roof timbers in new construction. As clarified by Bat survey report dated July 2014. P14/S1892/HH Conditions(s) 5

Bell Garage (Brightwell) Ltd High Road Brightwell-cum-Sotwell OX10 0QF

Demolition of existing Garage premises. Erection of a pair of semi-detached dwellings

Old Paddock Gillotts Lane RG9 1PS

Front and Rear single storey extensions and new raised roof to create additional first floor accomodation

Blakemead 61 Abingdon Road Dorchester-on-Thames OX10 7LB

Proposed single storey extension. Depth: 8m Overall Height: 3.75m Height to eaves: 3.6m

15 Longford Way Didcot OX11 7TN

Demolition of garage structure. Erection of two storey side extension (garage and bedroom). Erection of single storey rear extension (study). Erection of single storey front extension (porch and bay).

4 Nicholas Road Henley on Thames RG9 1RB

Side extension and rear conservatory.

West Cottage Berrick Salome OX10 6JQ

Discharge of conditions 4 (joinery detail) and 5 (Render) on listed building consent P10/W0488/LB

Falaise House 37 Market Place Henley-on-Thames RG9 2AA

Change paint colour of existing front door, gates and rear back door from Dark Red to Black Gloss.

The Inn at Emmington Sydenham Road Sydenham OX39 4LD

Discharge of condition 5 of planning permission P13/S1431/FUL.

Esso Service Station Long Crendon Road Thame OX9 3SB

Erection of new forecourt signage.

Chylowen Rokeby Drive Tokers Green (parishes Kidmore End & Maple Durham) RG4 9EN

Demolition of existing rear extension, side garage and front porch. Erection of two storey extensions to front and side and single storey extension to rear.

41 Brook Street, Watlington, Oxon, OX49 5JH

T1 - Cherry T1 - Cherry - located in front garden. Reduce crown to just above previous pruning points, ensure up to 2 metres clearance from property and telephone lines. Remarks: