The Old Sun Brookstones Sydenham OX39 4LY

This site has had 2 applications since 2016.

• P21/S4063/TCA Decided

  The Old Sun, Brookstones, Sydenham, OX39 4LY

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

  Decided 5 Oct 2021 Trees

1. 4 May 2016

   Received by South Oxfordshire

2. 13 May 2016

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 7 Jul 2016

   Decision issued: Planning Permission

4. 12 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

South Oxfordshire has decided this application; the outcome above is the register's own wording and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail. 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 Hedgerow Brookstones Sydenham OX39 4LY

  P16/S4269/HH Submitted 22 Dec 2016 60m away

  Single storey rear extension (Amended plans received 20 January 2017 showing revised boundary treatment and proposed new gate remove and existing gate retained).

  Decided Householder Extension 12 docs
  Small domestic

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

  P15/S4690/TCA Submitted 12 Oct 2015 75m 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 75m 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 75m 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 75m 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 75m 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

• P25/S4041/HH Granted

  91 Church Road, Wheatley, OX33 1LU

  Erection of two storey front extensions, replace the existing slate roof with a new insulated roof covering, reconfigure ground and first floor.

  19 Dec 2025 Householder
• P26/S3221/HH Granted

  Old Stable 5 The Rickyard Chalgrove Oxford OX44 7QU

  Single storey front porch extension.

  28 Jul 2026 Householder
• P26/S1308/HH Granted

  Centenary House Brook Lane Thame OX9 2AB

  Removal of brick wall and replacement with hedge and temporary chain-link fencing (amended by plans received 10 August 2026 showing the chain-link fence repositioned from the front of the hedge to behind it and set back from the boundary, and details on hedge planting received).

  15 Apr 2026 Householder
• P26/S1609/HH Granted

  Swanston West High Street Whitchurch On Thames Reading RG8 7ER

  House: Proposed front extension, insertion of new windows to first floor side elevation and rooflights to main house. Roof: Retiling of main house roof with tiles to match, replacement double glazed windows to main house. Garage: Demolition of existing conservatory, construction of new pitched roof extension for home gym and raising of existing roof to enable home office in roof space.

  11 May 2026 Householder
• P26/S3012/HH Granted

  2 Augustine Way Thame OX9 3EA

  Single storey side to front extension.

  20 Jul 2026 Householder