Harmony Cottage Brookstones Sydenham OX39 4LY

1. 30 Jun 2015

   Received by South Oxfordshire

2. 21 Aug 2015

   Decision issued: Planning Permission

3. 2 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

South Oxfordshire granted permission on 21 August 2015, 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.

Householder applications cover work to an existing house and its garden, such as extensions, lofts and outbuildings, and cannot create a separate dwelling or change what the building is used for. More in our guide to planning application types.

• The Old Sun, Brookstones, Sydenham, Chinnor, OX39 4LY

  P15/S4690/TCA Submitted 12 Oct 2015 50 yards away

  T1 - Holly T2 - Cypress T3 - Mountain Ash T4 - Whitebeam T1 - Holly - fell to ground level and stump grind. T2 - Cypress - fell to ground level and stump grind. T3 - Mountain Ash - Thin/reduce 10-15% to contain. T4 - Whitebeam - Thin/reduce 10-15% to contain. Remarks:

  Decided Trees 2 docs

• Waterlane, Brookstones, Sydenham, Oxon, OX39 4LY

  P15/S4488/TCA Submitted 6 May 2015 50 yards away

  T1 - Birch x2 T2 - Magnolia T3 - Birch T4 - Ash T5 - Hawthorn T6 - Cherry x22 T7 - Plum T1 - Birch x 2: Located in courtyard area between the house and the outbuildings. (See photo P1) Fell trees leaving stumps at 1m to facilitate removal with excavator by others. Reason: Area to be re-landscaped including level changes that will not facilitate retention of trees. T2 - Magnolia: Located in courtyard area between the house and the outbuildings. (See photo P2) Fell trees leaving stump at 1m to facilitate removal with excavator by others. Reason: Area to be re-landscaped including level changes that will not facilitate retention of trees. Tree numbers 1 & 2 above will be replaced with single specimen tree creating central focal point in courtyard. The existing Katsura and Apple tree located on the northern boundary of the courtyard area will be retained. T3 - Birch: Located in lawn area in NW corner of the garden. Dismantle in sections in order to fell to ground level stump at 1m to facilitate removal with excavator by others. Plant replacement tree in lawn area. Reason: Extensive, advanced basal decay (see photo P3) with weight and lean to N/NE rendering the tree unstable. "Stag headed" dieback in canopy. T4 - Ash: Located on stream bank on western boundary. Crown clean to remove dead, damaged, weak and crossing branches. Reason: To ensure site safety and maintain form of this late mature tree with low vigour and early signs of senescence. T5 - Hawthorn: Located in lawn area to the west of the house. Fell tree leaving stump at 1m to facilitate removal with excavator by others. Reason: To facilitate redesign of the landscaping around the house. There is a second Hawthorn immediately west of T5 and this tree will be retained. T6 - Cherry avenue x 22: Located either side of the main access drive. Fell trees leaving stump at 1m to facilitate removal with excavator by others (NB Stmp grinding can be provided for this item if preferred). Supply and plant a selection of large species, specimen trees x6. To be strategically positioned to compliment the current landscape and provide maximum impact in terms of amenity. These trees will be planted at a minimum size of "extra heavy standard" i.e. 14-16cm girth and 4.25-5.0m high. Reason: The close proximity of the trees to the drive restricts access for larger vehicles (see photo P4) and the roots have damaged the drive surfacing. The general condition and form of these trees is poor with one sided canopies (see photo P5) resulting from previous pruning to facilitate access. The species and size/scale of these trees is inappropriate for the landscape setting in which they are located offering minimal contribution to the amenity value of the area. The site is generally well treed with several large specimen trees of good form (see photo P6) that provide a significant contribution to the "parkland" setting as you enter the site. There is little, if any public amenity value provided by these trees. The proposed planting will enhance the amenity value of the treescape. T7 - Plum: Located on northern boundary at the rear of the outbuildings. One stem windblown. Fell remaining stem leaving stump at 1m to facilitate removal with excavator by others. Plant replacement tree on boundary. Reason; windblown stem shows evidence of decay pathogen in buttress and roots. Remaining stem of poor quality and form with limited safe useful life expectancy (SULE). Remarks:

  Decided Trees 2 docs

• The Old Sun, Brookstones, Sydenham, OX39 4LY

  P21/S4063/TCA Submitted 22 Sep 2021 50 yards away

  Sorbus (T1) - Fell to stop root system damaging stone wall . Replant with higher amenity value tree . Rowan (T2) - Crown reduce by 2 meters

  Decided Trees 2 docs

• Waterlane, Brookstones, Sydenham, Chinnor, OX39 4LY

  P15/S4620/TCA Submitted 19 Aug 2015 50 yards away

  Birch (Betula pendula) x 3 Beech (Fagus sylvatica) x 1 Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) x 1 Cherry (Prunus serrula) 3. Birch (Betula pendula) x 3, Beech (Fagus sylvatica) x 1, Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) x 1: Works not included in original CA notice. Located in lawn area in NW corner of the garden. Lift canopies to a height of 3.0m mabove ground level (AGL). Crown thin by approximately 15% to increase light levels below and aid establishment of new hedgte specified in no.2 above. 4. Cherry (Prunus serrula): Works not included in original CA notice. Located in lawn area in NW corner of the garden. Fell tree leaving stump at 1m to facilitate removal with excavator by others (NB Stump grinding can be provided for this item if preferred). Remarks:

  Decided Trees 2 docs

• Water Lane, Brookstones, Sydenham, Oxon, OX39 4LY

  P16/S4594/TCA Submitted 12 Aug 2016 50 yards away

  T1- Ash T1a- Elm T2- Ash T2a- elm x 3 T3- ash T4- Ash T5- Ash T6- Elm T7- beech T8- hornbeam T9- Ash T10- Field MAple T11- Dogwood T12- Hornbeam T13- Birch Please see application for works Remarks:

  Decided Trees 1 doc

• Brook Cottage Brookstones Sydenham OX39 4LY

  P16/S2029/LB Submitted 10 Jun 2016 50 yards away

  Demolish existing conservatory and erect single storey rear extension

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Demolition 8 docs
  Small domestic

• P26/S3776/HH Granted

  9 Ash Hurst Goring Reading RG8 0DQ

  Single storey side extension and two storey rear extension. Erection of car port.

  Received 27 Aug, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Householder
• P26/S3727/HH Granted

  14 The Croft Didcot OX11 8HR

  Part two storey and single storey rear extension to replace existing structures. Storm porch addition to front extension

  Received 24 Aug, published by the council 2 Sep 2026 Householder
• P26/S3518/HH Granted

  121 Wessex Road Didcot OX11 8BJ

  Loft conversion to form a new bedroom. Internal alterations with single storey extension to the rear. Replacement of timber outbuilding.

  Received 12 Aug, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Householder
• P26/S2946/HH Granted

  Duxford House Mill Road Shiplake Henley-on-Thames RG9 3LT

  New Garden Outbuilding.

  Received 15 Jul, published by the council 21 Aug 2026 Householder
• P26/S3428/HH Granted

  Grange Stables Moulsford Wallingford OX10 9JD

  Ground floor kitchen extension and internal alterations

  Received 7 Aug, published by the council 21 Aug 2026 Householder