Planning application
Nuns Acre, Goring, Oxon
Works: Trees
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
T10 - Western Red Cedar. Undertake small (10-15%) canopy reduction to remove weight of outermost parts of the canopy (see attached recommendation from Sylva Consultancy). Also the River Gardens Directors seek permission to remove the low lateral branch (see photo 2) which presents a Health & Safety hazard to residents and visitors. The Directors are concerned that because of this hazard they are unable to perform their duty of care in accordance with the River Gardens Insurance.
As published by the council, reference P14/S4615/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- P14/S4615/TPO
- Type
- Works to TPO
- Status
- Decision Made
- Decision
- Refused As published: Refusal TPO works
- Received
- 30 Jul 2014
- Validated
- 30 Jul 2014
- Decided
- 21 Aug 2014
Site history
Applications at this address on the South Oxfordshire register
This site has had 10 applications since 2014: 7 approved, 2 refused.
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P17/S5026/TPO Decided
Nuns Acre, Goring, Oxon
Lift crowns of two Lime trees to allow 5 metres above grould level. Work to be completed to allow more light into the garden. G1 A group of trees consisting of 5 Limes and 1 Pine Spec: S7 Lift crown to a height of 5 above ground level, by removing branch tips only , by removing bran Reason: R2 To ensure future compatibility with site, surroundings and usage
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P17/S5025/TPO Granted
Nuns Acre, Goring, Oxon
T14 - Beech - 15%-20% reduction and thinning of canopy; minor pruning to allow more light through branhes. The tree is getting too tall and wide for a domestic garden. T14 Beech Spec: S2 Thin crown by a maximum of 15-20 % retaining an even density of foliage throughout a well-spaced 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
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P17/S5024/TPO Granted
Nuns Acre, Goring, Oxon
T4 - Sweet Chestnut - crown lift to 4.5 metres over road and 3.5m over neighbouring driveway to allow access. T4 Sweet Chestnut Spec: S7 Lift crown by removing lowest branch over road Reason: R1 Sound arboricultural management Reason: R7 Close to building, services, road or public highway (delete as appropriate) Spec: S7 remove lowest lateral above neighbours drive Reason: R1 Sound arboricultural management Reason: R7 Close to building, services, road or public highway (delete as appropriate)
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P16/S4889/TPO Granted
Nuns Acre, Goring, Oxon
T2 - Hornbeam - the outer and lower branches of this tree have grown to the extent that when in full leaf, and particularly when wet, they hang down over the driveway of no.18 and the neighbouring property no.19 and have just reached face level. It will not be long before they also hang over the roadway of Nun's Acre with consequent risk of damage to and from passing vehicles. I want to trim those outer/lower branches consisting mainly of small stuff which will raise the crown slightly. T2 Hornbeam Spec: S1 Pruning cuts should not exceed 50mm Spec: S7 Lift crown to a height of 3-4m above ground level, by removing branch tips only 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 Reason: R7 Close to building, services, road or public highway (delete as appropriate)
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P16/S4888/TPO Granted
Nuns Acre, Goring, Oxon
T10 Western Red Cedar 1. Reduce tree height by 4 to 5m and balance rest of canopy to maintain natural shape. 2. Thin remaining canopy by 15%. 3. Install non invasive brace on the 2 main stems. T10 Western Red Cedar Spec: S1 Reduce tree height by 4.5m and balance rest of canopy to maintain natural shape 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
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P16/S4887/TPO Refused
Nuns Acre, Goring, Oxon
T1 - Beech - Tree is a health & safety hazard due to falling debris and is a threat to the structural integrity of freehold property number 1 Millers Close and associated shed in 1 Millers Close garden. Tree damages 1 Millers Close guttering and vehicles owned by 1 Millers Close residents. Tree is a health hazard due to attracting insects who's excrement falls in property of 1 Millers Close. Mr & Mrs gray of 1 Millers Close have a baby and cannot utilise their garden fully with their baby due to this health hazard. Tree is requested to be heavily pruned or felled due to the above reasons T14 Beech Spec: S1 Reduce crown by a maximum of n% and reshape
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P16/S4886/TPO Granted
Nuns Acre, Goring, Oxon
T10 - Western Red Cedar - Recommended canopy reduction to remove weight of outmost parts of the canopy & 3 way bracing. T11 - Spruce - Heavily loaded - recommend to undertake a light thin to reduce weight T12 - Western Red Cedar - Remove garden arisings on south side and inspect rooting area T13 - Western Red Cedar - Low branches just stating to cause an obstruction to the adjacent path T1 Purple Norway Maple Spec: T10 Western Red Cedar 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 T11 Spruce Spec: S5 Remove damaged branches Reason: R1 Sound arboricultural management Reason: R4 To address potential hazard Reason: R6 structural condition T12 Western Red Cedar 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 T13 Western Red Cedar 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
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P16/S4885/TPO Granted
Nuns Acre, Goring, Oxon
T9 - Remove rougue growth beyond canopy silhouette to enhance appearence T9 Weeping Beech Spec: S1 Reduce crown by a maximum of n% and reshape Spec: S19 Please add the following at the end of all the aprroved works: All pruning cuts must be made at bra
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P14/S4616/TPO Granted
Nuns Acre, Goring, Oxon
T1 - Plum - Crown lift & thin to enhance habit and prevent vehicule damage from lane at rear. G2 A group of trees consisting of 1 Yew and 1 Purple Plum Spec: S7 Lift crown to a height of above ground level, by removing branch tips only , by removing bran
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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30 Jul 2014
Received by South Oxfordshire
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21 Aug 2014
Decision issued: Refusal TPO works
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11 Oct 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What this refusal means
South Oxfordshire refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. 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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P26/S4235/TCA Decided
Thorpe Farm House Thorpe Street Aston Upthorpe Didcot OX11 9EQ
T1 - Copper Beech - Reduce branches by approximately 2 metres focusing mainly on lateral branches rather than the top. Lift canopy to provide statutory clearance over the road and clear from service cables. T2 - Tulip Tree - Reduce by approximately 3 metres to restore balance within the crown due to previous limb failure leaving the tree unbalanced. T3 - Horse Chestnut - Reduce by approximately 3 to 4 metres, leaving a natural flowing crown outline and remove major deadwood. T4 - To fell and remove 1 x Yew tree and install eco plugs to prevent re-growth.
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P26/S4236/TPO Granted
1 Sherwood Gardens Henley-on-thames RG9 1QJ
T1 Copper Beech. Low canopy over road and footpath. To raise canopy to statutory clearances, (5.2m over road, 2.5m over footpath). To remove deadwood greater than 60mm over road and footpath, for safety purposes, minimising any chance for larger falling deadwood in windy conditions.
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P26/S4118/TPO Decided
Johnson Matthey Technology Centre, Blount’s Court Road, Sonning Common RG4 9NH
Carry out all recommended works as listed within the accompanying tree survey document dated 24/08/26
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P26/S4579/TCA Decided
St Nicholas House 90 High Street Wallingford OX10 0BW
Magnolia Tree - 1.5m reduce and height and lateral spread to previous pruning points
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P26/S4354/TPO Granted
Henley College Deanfield Avenue Henley-on-thames RG9 1UH
Ash (T2 of TPO 09/2019) - Reduce back crown over single storey block D4 by a maximum of 4m at its widest point (work mainly relates to over extended limbs over roof). Reduce back low branches over the roof to create 3m clearance. Cutback branches from front of the adjacent building (D6) to create 2-3m clearance. To help balance the crown, reduce remaining crown by approx. 2m. To avoid altering the balance of the tree as a whole, the crown of the tree should be reduced in proportion to its original shape. All pruning cuts must be made at branch junctions, leaving sufficient live growth to maintain or enhance crown form.