3 Bell Close, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3AN

This site has had 2 applications since 2014.

• P17/S4614/TCA Decided

  3 Bell Close, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3AN

  T1 - Scots Pine T1 - Scots Pine. Fell to ground level. This tree has a marked lean which may well be progressive. The tree has also been subject to works that have reduced the height of the tree and thereby lessened its natural crown shape and amenity value. There was an old drainage ditch that ran to the south of this tree and within 1.5m of the base of the tree. This ditch has been filled in within recent years. It would appear that the location of the ditch has impeded the normal development of supporting roots on this side of the tree. It is quite possible that this has led to the lean which this tree has and can be seen from the photos attached. There is some risk that this tree could fail and would fall towards the property. The tree owner has been allowing a pink flowering Hawthorn to develop below T1. This tree will benefit from the space and light that would result from removal of T1. The owner also intends to plant a new small to medium sized ornamental tree following the removal of T1. The new tree and the Hawthorn will grow on and continue to provide amenity value as viewed from the adjacent cricket ground. Remarks:

  Decided 10 May 2016 Trees

1. 10 Sep 2014

   Received by South Oxfordshire

2. 2 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• 2 Bell Close, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3AN

  P17/S4659/TCA Submitted 25 May 2017 50 yards away

  GP1 - Beech GP1 - Several Beech in a line beside the drive. These trees appear to have been planted as a boundary hedge to Bell Close. They have not been maintained as such. We intend to reduce them to an even height of 3m and reduce the spread to restore them as a hedge. They do not have room to develop as trees as there are overhead cables directly above. Remarks: Spec:

  Decided Trees 2 docs

• 1A Bell Cottage, Bell Close, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3AN

  P18/S4392/TCA Submitted 13 Feb 2018 50 yards away

  T1 - Silver Birch T1 - Silver Birch - reduce crown height 1.5m and sides by 0.5-1.0m max reshape and balance. Remarks:

  Decided Trees 2 docs

• 3 Bell Close, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3AN

  P17/S4614/TCA Submitted 18 Apr 2017 50 yards away

  T1 - Scots Pine T1 - Scots Pine. Fell to ground level. This tree has a marked lean which may well be progressive. The tree has also been subject to works that have reduced the height of the tree and thereby lessened its natural crown shape and amenity value. There was an old drainage ditch that ran to the south of this tree and within 1.5m of the base of the tree. This ditch has been filled in within recent years. It would appear that the location of the ditch has impeded the normal development of supporting roots on this side of the tree. It is quite possible that this has led to the lean which this tree has and can be seen from the photos attached. There is some risk that this tree could fail and would fall towards the property. The tree owner has been allowing a pink flowering Hawthorn to develop below T1. This tree will benefit from the space and light that would result from removal of T1. The owner also intends to plant a new small to medium sized ornamental tree following the removal of T1. The new tree and the Hawthorn will grow on and continue to provide amenity value as viewed from the adjacent cricket ground. Remarks:

  Decided Trees 2 docs

• 2 Bell Close, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3AN

  P15/S4441/TCA Submitted 16 Mar 2015 50 yards away

  Beech, Hazel and Hawthorn. Bell Close has a mixed species hedge consisting of Beech, Hazel and Hawthorn. Our client would like to apply to have all of the hedge reduced by 1/2 a metre. This will cut back the growth from over the road and contain it so that it does not interfere with the electricity and telephone lines located at the Close. Remarks:

  Decided Trees 2 docs

• 2 Bell Close Thame OX9 3AN

  P26/S3343/TCA Submitted 3 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  T5 Silver Maple - Reduce the height and spread of the tree by up to 2 metre, approximately back to the previous pruning points. Reason for Works: The proposed works comprise routine maintenance pruning to maintain the tree at an appropriate size for its location, whilst preserving suitable clearances from surrounding features.

  Decided Trees 3 docs

• Yew Tree Cottage, Bell Close, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3AN

  P17/S4560/TCA Submitted 9 Feb 2017 50 yards away

  T3 - Yew T3 - Yew - remove one low limb that droops over drive to neighbours property. T3 is being pruned also to maintain good amenity value by removal of a single wayward branch. Remarks:

  Decided Trees 2 docs

• P26/S4067/TPO Granted

  Peel Fold Mill Lane Henley-on-thames RG9 4HB

  Pollard 1 x large Willow tree down to the main fork to prevent any future failure, this is around 50%, estimated at around 8-9 metres.

  Received 11 Sep, published by the council 26 Sep 2026 Trees
• P26/S4044/TCA Decided

  2 Greys Hill Henley-on-thames RG9 1SJ

  T1 Hornbeam Reduce back to previous points of pruning.This will remove approximately 2.5m of regrowth T2 Hornbeam Reduce back to previous points of pruning.This will remove approximately 4.0m of regrowth T3 Hornbeam Reduce back to previous points of pruning.This will remove approximately 4.0m of regrowth G1 Lime. On boundary front. Cut back to statutory height of 5.2 meters by removing lateral growth back to previous points of pruning/ pollard points.

  Received 9 Sep, published by the council 18 Sep 2026 Trees
• P26/S4107/TCA Decided

  28 Vicarage Road Henley-on-thames RG9 1HJ

  T1: Birch: Twin stemmed Birch with a crown break a couple of feet above ground level. This tree has had cobra bracing installed and has previously had a crown reduction undertaken due to the applicants concerns over its safety with its close proximity to their own and neighbouring properties and the high volume of pedestrians who walk past the house particularly during the school pick up and drop off timings. The applicant wishes to reduce the height of the tree by 4 metres, to a point just above the previous pruning points and the lateral branches by up to 1 metre. T2, T3 and T4: Birch: Applicant wishes to carry out a 2m crown reduction of all 3 trees. These trees were planted by the applicant on the basis that they would be maintained as small trees owing to the size of space in this area of the garden and the proximity of buildings.

  Received 13 Sep, published by the council 26 Sep 2026 Trees
• P26/S3994/TCA Decided

  7 Vicarage Road Henley-on-thames RG9 1HF

  There are two trees in the front garden Permission is requested to fell both trees. Tree 1 = Weeping Birch Tree Tree 2 = Maple Tree Weeping Birch (Tree 1) This has become too large for the site, the roots are lifting the paving around it, making it a trip hazard. Roots have also entered the nearby drains, causing problems. Permission is sought to fell the tree, to make safe access to the property and to make space on the driveway for off street parking. (There is a nearby primary school, and parking can be a challenge.) Maple (Tree 2) This tree has also become too big for its location, which is very close to the boundary of No. 5 and No. 7 Vicarage Rd, causing lifting of the paving around it. It is also very close to both houses. Permission is sought to fell this tree.

  Received 8 Sep, published by the council 15 Sep 2026 Trees
• P26/S4364/TPO(5D) Decided

  The Acorns Elvendon Road Goring Reading RG8 0DT

  Deceased tree to be removed - T2 of TPO 89S16

  Received 28 Sep, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Trees