Downscroft, Baker Street, Aston Tirrold, Didcot, OX11 9DD

1. 30 Sep 2015

   Received by South Oxfordshire

2. 4 Nov 2015

   Decision issued: No obj CA works

3. 15 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• Post Office Baker Street Aston Tirrold OX11 9DD

  P18/S0590/HH Submitted 19 Feb 2018 50 yards away

  Extension to rear of house.

  Granted Householder Extension 11 docs
  Domestic

• Post Office, Baker Street, Aston Tirrold, OX11 9DD

  P26/S0186/TCA Submitted 20 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  Coppice, cut back and 2 removals proposed and clearly visible in garden. Looking to also plant an Oak in memory of my husband whom passed away in September and make a wild garden at the end. The garden has been severely neglected and needs upkeep. I have recently moved into The Old Post Office, Baker Street, Aston Tirrold, OX11 9DD. Having checked the South Oxfordshire District Council conservation area map, I understand that the property lies within a conservation area. I have also checked available records and understand that none of the trees on the property are individually protected it seems, however cannot confirm the Ash which the neighbour owns. I purchased the house in December, and upon inspecting the garden it became apparent that the trees have been neglected. The previous owners confirmed that during their short tenure no tree work had been undertaken and very little the previous owners. As a result, several of the trees are in poor condition and would benefit from appropriate arboricultural management. In particular, there is a large Sweet Chestnut tree that has not been cared for, and a Cherry tree in very poor condition located adjacent to the shed, which I would like to remove this one T4. In addition, I would like to plant a new Oak tree in the rear garden towards the back (in discussion with Mighty Oak company) in memory of my husband, who recently passed away in September 2025 and also what prompted my move to have a more tranquil and peaceful setting to bring nature into the garden. I have numbered the trees below and provided (attached) photographs with approximate locations for reference. I am seeking approval to fell and/or carry out remedial works to improve the health and safety of the trees, including the removal of the Cherry tree (T6) and the Pine tree (T2), which is heavily overgrown with ivy and in very poor condition. The proposed works to be carried out by a licensed tree surgeon are as follows: Tree 1 - Sweet Chestnut: Remove major deadwood and carry out a 30% crown reduction to suitable growth points. Tree 2 - Pine: Fell to ground level due to poor condition and extensive ivy growth. Tree 3 - Tulip Tree: 30% crown reduction. Tree 4 - Ash Tree: Crown reduction where overhanging the neighbouring property; tree is also showing signs consistent with Ash Dieback. Tree 5 - Hazel Tree: Located at the front of the property near the post box and in proximity to telephone lines; to be coppiced or reduced to a more appropriate size for its location. Tree 6 - Cherry Tree: Fell to ground level. I consider this tree to have limited arboricultural and amenity value due to its size, poor form, and condition.

  Decided Trees 2 docs
  Small domestic

• Post Office, Baker Street, Aston Tirrold, Didcot, OX11 9DD

  P26/S0798/HH Submitted 16 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  First floor extension over existing ground floor, rebuilding of annex to the side, new wall and roof to garage, front ground floor extension and rooflights to the study.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer 9 docs
  Domestic

• North Lea, Baker Street, Aston Tirrold, OX11 9DD

  P20/S2492/NM Submitted 10 Jul 2020 50 yards away

  Non-material amendment to P20/S1046/HH to change doors and window from oak to aluminium (colour Anthracite Grey). Demolition of existing side and rear conservatories and the erection of a side and rear extension in their place.

  Decided Amendments Extension Demolition +1 4 docs

• The Lanes Baker Street Aston Tirrold OX11 9DD

  P15/S3850/HH Submitted 17 Nov 2015 50 yards away

  Demolition of rear wing to the southern boundary, erection of single storey rear extension and re-roofing the existing roof in plain clay tiles.

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition 10 docs
  Small domestic

• Keepers Cottage Baker Street Aston Tirrold OX11 9DD

  P17/S2191/DIS Submitted 13 Jun 2017 50 yards away

  Discharge of condition 4 (window and door details) and condition 5 (pipework and routing details) of P17/S0051/LB: Internal and External Alterations to Keepers Cottage

  Granted Conditions Windows or glazing 2 docs

• P26/S3948/TCA Decided

  Iden House Bakers Lane Brightwell-cum-sotwell Wallingford OX10 0PY

  T1 poplar fell to ground, due to the proximity to neighbouring properties and a concern from the homeowner regarding the overall size of the tree

  Received 4 Sep, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Trees
• P26/S3921/TCA Decided

  Riverside House Waterstock Oxford OX33 1JT

  Willow, fallen stem, Fell. Ash, a group of 3, dead fell. Birch, dead, a group of 2 trees, Fell Ash, Class 3 Ash Dieback, Fell Sycamore, dead Fell.

  Received 3 Sep, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Trees
• P26/S3346/TPO Granted

  The Maples Woodlands Road Harpsden Henley-on-thames RG9 4AA

  T13 - Walnut. Ideally remove part of the tree, however possible fell

  Received 4 Aug, published by the council 15 Aug 2026 Trees
• P26/S3237/TPO Granted

  30 Barlow Close Wheatley Oxford OX33 1NL

  T10 - pollard back to knuckle T9 - fell remaining 4m stump to ground. T8 - pollard back to knuckle T7 - pollard back to knuckle T6 - N/A - now felled to the ground as per previous application T5 - pollard back to knuckle T4 - pollard back to knuckle T3 - pollard back to knuckle T2 - fell remaining 3m stump to ground T1 - N/A - (for reference only, refers to Ash outside of our boundary line)

  Received 28 Jul, published by the council 15 Aug 2026 Trees
• P26/S4130/TPO Decided

  48 Bridle Path Woodcote Reading RG8 0SE

  T1 reduce lateral spread on 3 ash trees by 3 metres that overhangs 48 bridal pathwoodcote. T2 reduce lateral spread on 2 oak trees by 3 metres that overhangs 48 bridal path woodcote.

  Received 15 Sep, published by the council 18 Sep 2026 Trees