5 The Chestnuts Lower Shiplake RG9 3JZ

This site has had 3 applications since 2016: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• P21/S3088/TPO Decided

  5 The Chestnuts, Lower Shiplake, RG9 3JZ

  We have a Sweet Chestnut tree (T1 on map) subject to a Tree Preservation Order (64/2009 (your previous ref: 09S64-1718)) situated in our front garden. Unfortunately the tree has deteriorated in health in the past few years. In 2019, I asked for a professional opinion from Jasper Fulford-Dobson who advised to keep a watching brief but as >50% of the tree seemed to be dead (not in leaf at all), he suspected the tree was dying and would not recover. His thought was that it was caused by Sweet Chestnut blight. His report is enclosed from 2019 The tree has declined in health since the report therefore it is with a heavy heart that I am requesting permission to fell the tree. It straddles both No.4 and our house at No.5 and there are now obvious large branches that represent a risk to cars, property and life. I contacted Jasper (in May) in an email correspondence with the following reply "Sounds like there is little hope of recovery and the tree has reached the end of its safe and useful life"

  Decided 16 Aug 2021 Trees
• P18/S0514/HH Granted

  5 The Chestnuts Lower Shiplake RG9 3JZ

  New pitched roofs to front dormer windows

  Decided 11 Apr 2018 Householder

1. 10 Feb 2016

   Received by South Oxfordshire

2. 25 Feb 2016

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 10 May 2016

   Decision issued: Planning Permission

4. 12 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

South Oxfordshire granted permission on 10 May 2016, 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.

• 5 The Chestnuts, Lower Shiplake, RG9 3JZ

  P21/S3088/TPO Submitted 7 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  We have a Sweet Chestnut tree (T1 on map) subject to a Tree Preservation Order (64/2009 (your previous ref: 09S64-1718)) situated in our front garden. Unfortunately the tree has deteriorated in health in the past few years. In 2019, I asked for a professional opinion from Jasper Fulford-Dobson who advised to keep a watching brief but as >50% of the tree seemed to be dead (not in leaf at all), he suspected the tree was dying and would not recover. His thought was that it was caused by Sweet Chestnut blight. His report is enclosed from 2019 The tree has declined in health since the report therefore it is with a heavy heart that I am requesting permission to fell the tree. It straddles both No.4 and our house at No.5 and there are now obvious large branches that represent a risk to cars, property and life. I contacted Jasper (in May) in an email correspondence with the following reply "Sounds like there is little hope of recovery and the tree has reached the end of its safe and useful life"

  Decided Trees 3 docs

• 5 The Chestnuts Lower Shiplake RG9 3JZ

  P18/S0514/HH Submitted 13 Feb 2018 50 yards away

  New pitched roofs to front dormer windows

  Granted Householder Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 6 docs
  Domestic

• 8 The Chestnuts, Lower Shiplake, RG9 3JZ

  P26/S0624/TPO Submitted 26 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  London Plane Situated to the southern boundary of the parcel of land which constitutes the front garden of the property known as Tideway, 8 The Chestnuts; shown on the plan at Grid Reference SU 7713 7948. We propose to reduce the height by approximately 2-3 metres and spread by approximately 2-3 metres, as it has become disproportionately large for its location in close proximity to the house. Due to concerns that its continued growth may give rise to future issues affecting the property and driveway, and given the well-documented mature size and vigorous growth habit of London Plane, we seek to manage the tree proactively and maintain it at a more appropriate and sustainable size. 8 The Chestnuts Tree Work Plan Proposal.pdf

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• 1 The Chestnuts Crowsley Road Lower Shiplake Oxon RG9 3JZ

  P17/S0858/HH Submitted 2 Mar 2017 50 yards away

  To demolish the existing front entrance porch and cloakroom and construct entrance hall with cloakroom.

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition 8 docs
  Small domestic

• Bathlyn 3 The Chestnuts Shiplake Henley-on-Thames RG9 3JZ

  P26/S3142/TPO Submitted 16 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  T1 Lime reduction by 30% Height by 2m Roadside by 2m House side by 0.5m

  Granted Trees 1 doc

• Briar Cottage Baskerville Lane Lower Shiplake RG9 3JY

  P15/S3705/FUL Submitted 5 Nov 2015 50 yards away

  Demolition of existing dwelling. Erection of 2 new detached dwellings and associated works, including accesses and parking.

  Granted Full applications Demolition 14 docs
  Domestic

• P26/S3509/HH Granted

  20 Castle Street Wallingford OX10 8DW

  Installation of Two Air Source Heat Pumps

  Received 12 Aug, published by the council 21 Aug 2026 Householder
• P26/S3125/HH Granted

  7 Blandy Road Henley-on-Thames RG9 1PH

  Demolish existing conservatory. New single storey rear extension.

  Received 23 Jul, published by the council 9 Aug 2026 Householder
• P26/S3085/HH Granted

  34 Hill Road Watlington OX49 5AD

  Side extension on ground floor, first floor and roof level with internal alterations and change of external materials and replacement of windows and doors, new rear terrace veranda and external brise soleil louvres to First Floor dormer windows at rear, alterations to rear terrace

  Received 22 Jul, published by the council 9 Aug 2026 Householder
• P26/S3257/HH Granted

  Maple House Bell Lane Brightwell-cum-Sotwell Wallingford OX10 0QD

  Proposed single storey rear extension

  Received 29 Jul, published by the council 21 Aug 2026 Householder
• P26/S2307/HH Granted

  Little Barn Crowell OX39 4RP

  Single storey side extension and single storey detached garage.

  Received 15 Jun, published by the council 2 Aug 2026 Householder