Mays Barn, 32A Upper High Street, Thame, Oxon, OX9 2DN

This site has had 2 applications since 2014.

• P14/S4526/TCA Decided

  Mays Barn, 32A Upper High Street, Thame, Oxon, OX9 2DN

  T1 - Sycamore T2 - Lawson Cypress T3 - Portugal Laurel T4 - Pyracanta T1 - Remove, This tree has been coppiced and the resunting 20 metre mulit-stemmed tree now has structural problems, weak with serious basal decay with large cavity at the base. T2 - Remove, This tree is low quality and leans/bends dramatically at an angle of less than 45 degrees from the ground. T3 - Remove the two lowest limbs and remove all of the branch stubs to improve the overall shape of this small tree/large shrub T4 - Remove one stem that splays over the wall and over the adjacent garden to improve shape of this large shrub. Remarks:

  Decided 23 Apr 2026 Trees

1. 26 Nov 2014

   Received by South Oxfordshire

2. 17 Dec 2014

   Decision issued: No obj CA works

3. 2 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• The Elms, Upper High Street, Thame, OX9 2DN

  P16/S4400/TCA Submitted 15 Mar 2016 50 yards away

  T155 - Lime T160 - Robinia T161 - Robinia T155 - Significant Decay - Fell T160 - Uprooted - Fell T161 - Dead - Fell Remarks:

  Decided Trees 2 docs

• The Elms, 32 Upper High Street, Thame, Oxon, OX9 2DN

  P17/S4908/TCA Submitted 20 Nov 2017 50 yards away

  G1 - Mixed G1 - Mixed. Fell all vegetation and trees marked with orange paint to create new access to site. Remove bulk of ivy from wall. Remarks:

  Decided Trees 1 doc

• The Elms, 32 Upper High Street, Thame, Oxon, OX9 2DN

  P18/S4383/TCA Submitted 19 Feb 2018 50 yards away

  T1 - Cedar of Lebanon T1 - Cedar of Lebanon - suffered substantial crown failures unbalancing the east side of the crown. I have reviewed the condition of this tree in light of the past information from our survey and the recent structural failures and I am now concerned that it presents a risk to persons and property. The tree stands within the Elms, a residential dwelling currently occupied by a tenant with free access beneath and around the tree. By virtue of its height and position the cedar could potentially affect both the landscaped area at the south east corner of the house and possibly the corner of the house albeit I think the lean is likely to prevent the house being struck (hence target score) but the surrounding garden of The Elms and land to the south where there is a general increase in activity born of the planning conent are targets with occupancy that demands action is taken. The tree has been a U category specimen for removal since our first assessment but it is situated outside of the application boundary so removal is not enabled by the applicaiton. I have undertaken a Threats risk assessment, the outcome of which requires intervention in advance of the timeframe for a TPO application to fell, so I am duty bound to give SODC 5 working days of the intention to fell. Remarks:

  Decided Trees 2 docs
  Domestic

• 32 Upper High Street THAME OX9 2DN

  P17/S1670/LB Submitted 5 May 2017 50 yards away

  Works and alterations as follows: (i) partial demolition of the boundary wall along Elms Road and creation of vehicle entrance with erection of new plinth walls and painted metal railings with 2no. brick piers; (ii) the removal of wooden gates at site entrance on Upper High Street and repairs to 2no. existing piers; (iii) the erection of 2no. new stone piers and timber boarded electric gates at the private entrance to The Elms; (iv) new timber boarded gates at the entrance to the annex to The Elms (32a) with repairs to 2no. existing stone entrance piers; (v) erection of a new 2m high stone boundary wall to the annex to The Elms (32a); (vi) the erection of 2no. new bollards; (vii) the partial demolition of an existing brick wall and creation of a new footpath and cycleway; (viii) repairs and refurbishment of existing stone ha-ha and provision of new metal fencing.

  Refused Heritage and listed buildings Demolition 16 docs
  Small domestic

• The Elms 32 Upper High Street THAME OX9 2DN

  P16/S2407/FUL Submitted 12 Jul 2016 50 yards away

  The erection of an Extra Care housing development (Use Class C2) comprising apartments, houses and a communal residents' centre with basement parking and storage areas and creation of new public open space, provision of new vehicle access from Elms Road and a new pedestrian/cycle link onto Upper High Street with associated infrastructure works and landscaping.

  Withdrawn Full applications New dwelling 52 docs
  Major scheme

• The Poplars, 31 Upper High Street, Thame, Oxon, OX9 2DN

  P17/S4823/TCA Submitted 28 Sep 2017 50 yards away

  T1 & T2 - Blue Atlas Cedar T3 - Laurel T4 - Lime T5 - Box Elder T6 - Hornbeam T7 - Ash T8 - Plum T1 & T2 - Blue Atlas Cedar - fell and grind. They are close to the house and very large. There is a concern with the roots due to the proximity of the house and the effects on the property. T3 - Laurel - crown reduce by 1.5m, shape ad balance. T4 - Lime - crown reduction of 5-6m, shape and balance, remove deadwood. T5 - Box Elder - crown reduce tree by 1.5-2m and shape, raise low branches to clear garage. T6 - Hornbeam - raise low branches to clear garage roof, reduce height by 2m, shape and balance. T7 - Ash - crown reduce by 4m, raise low branches to clear garage roof. T8 - Plum - prune, reduce, shape and tidy. Remarks:

  Decided Trees 3 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