Johnson Mattheys Technology Centre, Blounts Court Road, Sonning Common

This site has had 4 applications since 2014: 3 approved, 0 refused.

• P17/S5063/TPO Granted

  Johnson Mattheys Technology Centre, Blounts Court Road, Sonning Common

  T12 - Larch - hanging branches in this tree and adjoining Lime. Remove hung up branches. T14 - Lime - hanging branch near path, remove. G5 The group consisting of 3 Douglas Fir, 1 Larch, 13 Lime, 2 Sweet Gum, 1 Coast Redwood, 1 Copper Beech, 2 Beech, 3 Oak, 3 Smooth Cypress, 1 Blue Cedar, 3 Yew, 3 Pine, 4 Sweet Chestnut Spec: S1 T12 Larch, Remove hung up branches Reason: R1 Sound arboricultural management Spec: S1 T14 Lime, Remove hanging branches Reason: R1 Sound arboricultural management

  Decided 27 Jun 2017 Trees
• P16/S4927/TPO Granted

  Johnson Mattheys Technology Centre, Blounts Court Road, Sonning Common

  1 x Lime - radial growth selectivley reduced by 1.5-2.5m to the south east and the coastal redwood will require a radial spread reduction of 1.5-2.5m to the south, pruning works to be kept at a minimum to allow crane to install slightly wider nitrogen tank than existing and avoiding damage to these trees 4 x coastal redwood- remove dead dying and diseased wood, thin out excessive density , congestion and crossing branches to leave a lightly aerated and well formed canopy. climbers to aerial inspect for defects with any result being photographed G1 The group consisting of 1 Lawson Cypress, 4 Leyland Cypress, 1 Smooth Cypress, 1 Sycamore Spec: S2 Thin crown by a maximum of 10 % retaining an even density of foliage throughout a well-spaced and ba Spec: S3 Remove deadwood. Spec: S5 Remove damaged branches Spec: S6 Remove crossing branches G3 The group consisting of 3 Lime, 3 Coast Redwood, 1 Oak Spec: S10 Reduce lateral spread to the south east by 1.5m to 2.5m Spec: S19 Please add the following at the end of all the aprroved works: All pruning cuts must be made at bra T11 Coast Redwood Spec: S2 Thin crown by a maximum of 10% retaining an even density of foliage throughout a well-spaced and ba Spec: S3 Remove deadwood. Spec: S5 Remove damaged branches Spec: S6 Remove crossing branches

  Decided 13 Jul 2016 Trees
• P15/S4884/TPO Granted

  Johnson Mattheys Technology Centre, Blounts Court Road, Sonning Common

  G2 - Scots Pine (See Picus Test) - A notable historic tree with compromised structural integrity. Carry out resistograph testing to ensure accuracy of Picus test. In addition to the compromised structure at base. Furthermore, buttress tension roots are decayed and considered to be unable to provide necessary tensile strength for stability (girdled roots present, also). Numerous caviites are present; considered progressive, particularly, the cavity at point of origin on heavy sub stem to south west. The tree was condemned in 2006 by previous tree safety audit by another party. The area in and around the tree is classified as of high use and subsequently of a high target. South westerly winds present a scenario of collapse over the building, should such a catastrophic situation occur. Recommendation is subsequently to fell on safety grounds. However we aim to consult with SODC as to consideration of Veteranising the tree. Turkey Oak - (see Picus test). Structural condition beyond safe retention. Proximity to area of continuous use, buildings including extensive gases infrastructure including volatile for laboratory use. Fell and replant with Quercus subra heavy standard. Austrian Pine - (see Picus test). More Resistograph testing required submit report. G5 - Copper Beech (see Picus test). Extensive, dramatic lean to North East. Some basal compromise, however adequate residual wood present to mitigate. Presence of suficient tension roots. Install mulch ring to keep grass cutting machinery away from susceptible surface radial roots (5m diameter). Prune back lateral spread to North East by 2-2.5m keeping pruning wounds below 50mm in diameter. Thin areas of outer canopy by 5%. G6 - Copper Beech with extensive basal decay. However, some adequate adaptive wood present and sufficient buttress formation. Reduce canopy by 2m overall.

  Decided 18 Sep 2015 Trees

1. 4 Sep 2014

   Received by South Oxfordshire

2. 23 Apr 2026

   Decision issued: Case Closed

3. 3 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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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