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

Granted South Oxfordshire P14/S4583/TPO Works to TPO

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

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)

As published by the council, reference P14/S4583/TPO

Application record

Reference
P14/S4583/TPO
Type
Works to TPO
Status
Decision Made
Decision
Granted As published: Consent TPO works
Received
14 Oct 2014
Validated
14 Oct 2014
Decided
29 Oct 2014
Postcode
RG9 1PS

Site history

Applications at this address on the South Oxfordshire register

This site has had 2 applications since 2014: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • P18/S4810/TPO Granted

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

    Wellingtonia- Fell to ground. 1 of 3 remaining in a group (originally 4) at front of school. Following an inspection by tree surgeon tree is showing significant and irreversible decline. Given the proximity to adjacent school buildings, roadway and parking area, the tree should be removed for sound arboricultural reasons. G1 Group consisting of 4 Wellingtonia Spec: S15 Fell tree to ground level. Reason: R3 Limited safe useful life expectancy

    Decided 7 Jun 2018 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 14 Oct 2014

    Received by South Oxfordshire

  2. 29 Oct 2014

    Decision issued: Consent TPO works

  3. 2 Oct 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

What this grant of permission means

South Oxfordshire granted permission on 29 October 2014, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About tree works applications

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

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

    P18/S4810/TPO Submitted 30 Apr 2018 50 yards away

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