The Doctors House, Little Milton

This site has had 4 applications since 2014: 4 approved, 0 refused.

• P15/S4875/TPO Granted

  The Doctors House, Little Milton

  T1 - Robinia - Fell to ground level. This tree is large, fully mature and has advanced decay in the lower stem and below ground level. Photo 1 and 3 show the base of the tree with a broad strip of necrotic and missing bark. Beyond this are openings into a large area of soft decayed wood and empty space. The cavity extends upwards to at least 1.25 metres, below ground to at least 20 centimetres and a steel probe can be inserted to a depth of 80 centimetres diametrically at ground level. The stem diameter at this point is around 105 centimetres. There are bootlaces of Honey Fungus present and also a brown rot. The tree stands beside the main road and power lines. See Photo 2. T2 - Robinia - Fell to ground level. This tree is also large and fully mature/over mature. Photos 4, 5, & 6 show the lower stem of the tree with bifurcation at around 1 metre. This tree also has advanced decay in the lower stem and below ground level. A discreet opening in a buttress leads to a large area of decayed and missing wood. Photo 4 shows a steel probe pushed 85cm into the stem at ground level. The stem diameter at ground level is 145cm. On the opposite face of the stem there is a broad strip of dead, missing and decayed bark and wood. The decay present on this face of the stem coaleesces with the decayed area that can be probed from the opposite side. Furthermore, a steel probe can be inserted vertically downwards through the stem union into the same decayed union. This indicates that there is very little tension wood holding these two stems together. Therer is a steel cable fitted between these stems at a higher point which is presumably taking much of the load. Photo 7 shows the proximity of the tree to the house. The tree owner is willing to replant with new trees. Specification for the planting is yet to be decided. G1 The group consisting of 4 Limes Spec: S15 Fell tree to ground level. Reason: R1 Sound arboricultural management Reason: R6 Poor health, structural condition of form (delete as appropriate) G2 The group consisting of 7 Robinia, 1 Lime and 1 Horse Chestnut Spec: S15 Fell tree to ground level. Reason: R1 Sound arboricultural management Reason: R6 Poor health, structural condition of form (delete as appropriate)

  Decided 19 Nov 2015 Trees
• P15/S4874/TPO Granted

  The Doctors House, Little Milton

  T1 - Robinia - fell to ground level. This tree has produced Laetiporus sulphureus brackets over the summer months. There is severe basal decay. A metal probe can be inserted through the decayed buttres area at ground level to about 1 metre. The stem diameter at this point is only a little over 1 metre. The tree is at risk of being windblown and the main road A329 is within falling distance of the tree. This tree was flagged up as a cause for concern by one of your tree officers when he visited to inspect other works for which we were applying for consent earlier in the summer. G2 The group consisting of 7 Robinia, 1 Lime and 1 Horse Chestnut Spec: S15 Fell tree to ground level. Reason: R1 Sound arboricultural management Reason: R4 To address potential hazard

  Decided 10 Sep 2015 Trees
• P15/S4873/TPO Granted

  The Doctors House, Little Milton

  T1 Sycamore - Crown reduce by 20%. Radial spread & height to be reduced by around 1-2m. T2 Lime - Repollard to the previous pollard points st around 5m

  Decided 17 Jun 2015 Trees

1. 1 May 2014

   Received by South Oxfordshire

2. 28 May 2014

   Decision issued: Consent TPO works

3. 11 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

South Oxfordshire granted permission on 28 May 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.

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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.

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Trees
• 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.

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Trees
• 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

  Received 14 Sep, published by the council 26 Sep 2026 Trees
• 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

  Received 7 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
• 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.

  Received 28 Sep, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees