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

Decided South Oxfordshire P14/S4271/TCA Works to trees in CA

Works: Trees Small domestic

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Proposal

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:

As published by the council, reference P14/S4271/TCA

Application record

Reference
P14/S4271/TCA
Type
Works to trees in CA
Status
Decision Made
Decision
Rec CA works
Received
16 May 2014
Validated
16 May 2014
Decided
16 Jun 2014
Postcode
RG8 7EP

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 16 May 2014

    Received by South Oxfordshire

  2. 16 Jun 2014

    Decision issued: Rec CA works

  3. 11 Oct 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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