Johnson Matthey Technology Centre Blounts Court Road Sonning Common RG4 9NH

This site has had 5 applications since 2016: 3 approved, 0 refused.

• P24/S0504/DIS Granted

  Johnson Matthey Technology Centre Blounts Court Road Sonning Common RG4 9NH

  Discharge of condition 6 (Biodiversity Gain Plan (prior to commencement) on application P23/S2159/FUL (Installation of three chiller units to support existing site operations with associated pipework and screening).

  Decided 1 Mar 2024 Conditions
• P22/S4069/TPO Granted

  Johnson Matthey Technology Centre, Blounts Court Road, Sonning Common, RG4 9NH

  Gr1 - Mixed Hazel Conifer Beech Ash (not TPO) - prune back to just beyond kerb up to 3m in height. 301 - Sycamore - (not TPO) - monitor vitality. 303 - Leylandii - (not TPO) - remove broken branch, carry out climbing inspection. - Leylandii - (not TPO) - see observations. 318 - Scots Pine - (not TPO) - monitor development of fruiting body, consider removal. 323 - Cedar - (TPO G2) - maintain clearance of up to 2m. Reduce x1 identified eastern over extended branch by up to 1.5m. Gr2 - Laurel - (not TPO) - ensure adequate clearance by pruning away from structure, broadly as indicated. 351 - Sweet Chestnut - (TPO G5) - reduce height by approx 6m to mitigate changes of further failure. 362 - Beech - (TPO G5) - lift crown to 3m. 431 - Coastal Redwood - (TPO T11) - remove moderate deadwood above 50mm dia. Remove trapped branch. Carry out climbing inspection to ascertain structural condition. 407 - Blue Cedar - (TPO G5) - reduce eastern upper corner by up to 1.5m to suitable secondary growth points. Taper into profile leaving balanced crown. Remove trapped branches. 421 - Snake Bark Maple - (not TPO) - monitor. 458 - Stone Pine - (not TPO) - monitor.

  Decided 20 Dec 2022 Trees
• P22/S0302/TPO Decided

  Johnson Matthey Technology Centre, Blounts Court Road, Sonning Common, RG4 9NH

  1. T368 Scots Pine in decline a. Fell to just above ground level

  Decided 16 Mar 2022 Trees
• P21/S2976/TPO Decided

  Johnson Matthey Technology Centre, Blounts Court Road, Sonning Common, RG4 9NH

  301 - Sycamore - prevent further garden waste from being left at base. (G1). 315 - Cypress Monterey - lift selected laterals to allow 4m clearance in height and reduce back 1m from kerb edge (G2). 318 - Scots Pine - no further works at this time (G2). 330 - Redwood x 2 - remove minor deadwood to reduce likelihood of failure (G3). 333 - Lime - remove epicormic growth to 3m above ground level to facilitate future inspection and reinspect (G3). 335 - Lime - reduce back previously pruned branches on south-eastern aspect, back to point of previous pruning to maintain clearance from tank and associated ducting (G3). 337 - Redwood - reduce low southern branches by approx 2m. Remove moderate deadwood to south in lower crown over compound (G3). 339 - Oak - no further works. 341 - Tulip - monitor. 343 - Monkey Puzzle - no works required (T1). 351 - Sweet Chestnut - remove major deadwood (G5). 354 - Lime - remove major deadwood to reduce likelihood of failure (G5). 414 - Holm Oak - no further works. (G5). 348 - Redwood - remove moderate deadwood from lower aspect of crown, to reduce likelihood of failure (G5). 368 - Scots Pine - climbing inspection to further ascertain any decay formation (G5). 369 - Sweet Chestnut - no further works (G5). G4 - Mixed/Oak - no further works. (G5). 386 - Beech - remove moderate deadwood from northern aspect to reduce likelihood of failure (G6). 400 - Spruce - remove moderate deadwood in lower crown to reduce likelihood of failure over footpath. (G6). 400A - Spruce - remove moderate deadwood in lower crown, to reduce likelihood of failure over footpath (G6). 408 - Liquid Amber - fell to ground level. (G6). 395 - Beech - remove moderate deadwood to reduce likelihood of failure over footpath. (G6/G7). 435 - Dawn Redwood - remove moderate deadwood to remove likelihood of failure over footpath (T11). 448 - Oak - remove major deadwood over road to reduce likelihood of failure. Sever ivy to facilitate future inspections. (G8). 456 - Indian Bean Tree - fell to ground level. 459 - Red Oak - remove deadwood to reduce likelihood of failure. Install 1m mulch circle around base of tree. Monitor foliage vigour. (T14). 471 - Cherry - consider felling to ground level. 477 - Yew - trim to contain on footpath side up to approx 4m. G480 - Sycamore - selectively remove low laterals to source to reduce further encroachment issues. 482 - Ash - sever ivy and reinspect unions once ivy has died off. Remove limbs that are growing toward lamp post to provide approx 2m clearance. Remove heavy limb on southeast to primary union. Remove limbs to east to source provide approx 2m clearance. 484 - Ash - raise lower branches to approx 4m. 486 - Sycamore - sever ivy to allow future inspections. Tip back lower branches over street light, to improve light ingress into car park. Monitor condition of wound. G5 - Mixed - sever ivy on ash and beech within group. Raise beech tree over gate entrance to approx 5m, to maintain adequate road clearance. 426 - Hornbeam - dismantle to ground level. Grind resultant stump to approx 300mm below ground level leaving arisings within bole.

  Decided 4 Aug 2021 Trees

1. 14 Nov 2016

   Received by South Oxfordshire

2. 6 Jan 2017

   Decision issued: Planning Permission

3. 27 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

1 later application on the register refers to this one:

• P17/S0686/DIS Decided

  Johnson Matthey Technology Centre Blount's Court Sonning Common RG4 9NH

  P16/S3787/FUL Alterations to main site entrance to segregate pedestrians from vehicular traffic and to provide visibility for pedestrians and vehicles leaving the site. Discharge of condition 3 - Construction materials.

  Submitted 20 Feb 2017 Conditions

South Oxfordshire granted permission on 6 January 2017, 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.

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• Johnson Matthey Technology Centre Blount's Court Sonning Common RG4 9NH

  P17/S0686/DIS Submitted 20 Feb 2017 50 yards away

  P16/S3787/FUL Alterations to main site entrance to segregate pedestrians from vehicular traffic and to provide visibility for pedestrians and vehicles leaving the site. Discharge of condition 3 - Construction materials.

  Decided Conditions 4 docs

• Johnson Matthey Technology Centre, Blounts Court Road, Sonning Common, RG4 9NH

  P21/S2976/TPO Submitted 30 Jun 2021 50 yards away

  301 - Sycamore - prevent further garden waste from being left at base. (G1). 315 - Cypress Monterey - lift selected laterals to allow 4m clearance in height and reduce back 1m from kerb edge (G2). 318 - Scots Pine - no further works at this time (G2). 330 - Redwood x 2 - remove minor deadwood to reduce likelihood of failure (G3). 333 - Lime - remove epicormic growth to 3m above ground level to facilitate future inspection and reinspect (G3). 335 - Lime - reduce back previously pruned branches on south-eastern aspect, back to point of previous pruning to maintain clearance from tank and associated ducting (G3). 337 - Redwood - reduce low southern branches by approx 2m. Remove moderate deadwood to south in lower crown over compound (G3). 339 - Oak - no further works. 341 - Tulip - monitor. 343 - Monkey Puzzle - no works required (T1). 351 - Sweet Chestnut - remove major deadwood (G5). 354 - Lime - remove major deadwood to reduce likelihood of failure (G5). 414 - Holm Oak - no further works. (G5). 348 - Redwood - remove moderate deadwood from lower aspect of crown, to reduce likelihood of failure (G5). 368 - Scots Pine - climbing inspection to further ascertain any decay formation (G5). 369 - Sweet Chestnut - no further works (G5). G4 - Mixed/Oak - no further works. (G5). 386 - Beech - remove moderate deadwood from northern aspect to reduce likelihood of failure (G6). 400 - Spruce - remove moderate deadwood in lower crown to reduce likelihood of failure over footpath. (G6). 400A - Spruce - remove moderate deadwood in lower crown, to reduce likelihood of failure over footpath (G6). 408 - Liquid Amber - fell to ground level. (G6). 395 - Beech - remove moderate deadwood to reduce likelihood of failure over footpath. (G6/G7). 435 - Dawn Redwood - remove moderate deadwood to remove likelihood of failure over footpath (T11). 448 - Oak - remove major deadwood over road to reduce likelihood of failure. Sever ivy to facilitate future inspections. (G8). 456 - Indian Bean Tree - fell to ground level. 459 - Red Oak - remove deadwood to reduce likelihood of failure. Install 1m mulch circle around base of tree. Monitor foliage vigour. (T14). 471 - Cherry - consider felling to ground level. 477 - Yew - trim to contain on footpath side up to approx 4m. G480 - Sycamore - selectively remove low laterals to source to reduce further encroachment issues. 482 - Ash - sever ivy and reinspect unions once ivy has died off. Remove limbs that are growing toward lamp post to provide approx 2m clearance. Remove heavy limb on southeast to primary union. Remove limbs to east to source provide approx 2m clearance. 484 - Ash - raise lower branches to approx 4m. 486 - Sycamore - sever ivy to allow future inspections. Tip back lower branches over street light, to improve light ingress into car park. Monitor condition of wound. G5 - Mixed - sever ivy on ash and beech within group. Raise beech tree over gate entrance to approx 5m, to maintain adequate road clearance. 426 - Hornbeam - dismantle to ground level. Grind resultant stump to approx 300mm below ground level leaving arisings within bole.

  Decided Trees 3 docs

• Johnson Matthey Technology Centre, Blount’s Court Road, Sonning Common RG4 9NH

  P26/S4118/TPO Submitted 14 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  Carry out all recommended works as listed within the accompanying tree survey document dated 24/08/26

  Decided Trees 3 docs

• Johnson Matthey Technology Centre, Blounts Court Road, Sonning Common, RG4 9NH

  P22/S4069/TPO Submitted 8 Nov 2022 50 yards away

  Gr1 - Mixed Hazel Conifer Beech Ash (not TPO) - prune back to just beyond kerb up to 3m in height. 301 - Sycamore - (not TPO) - monitor vitality. 303 - Leylandii - (not TPO) - remove broken branch, carry out climbing inspection. - Leylandii - (not TPO) - see observations. 318 - Scots Pine - (not TPO) - monitor development of fruiting body, consider removal. 323 - Cedar - (TPO G2) - maintain clearance of up to 2m. Reduce x1 identified eastern over extended branch by up to 1.5m. Gr2 - Laurel - (not TPO) - ensure adequate clearance by pruning away from structure, broadly as indicated. 351 - Sweet Chestnut - (TPO G5) - reduce height by approx 6m to mitigate changes of further failure. 362 - Beech - (TPO G5) - lift crown to 3m. 431 - Coastal Redwood - (TPO T11) - remove moderate deadwood above 50mm dia. Remove trapped branch. Carry out climbing inspection to ascertain structural condition. 407 - Blue Cedar - (TPO G5) - reduce eastern upper corner by up to 1.5m to suitable secondary growth points. Taper into profile leaving balanced crown. Remove trapped branches. 421 - Snake Bark Maple - (not TPO) - monitor. 458 - Stone Pine - (not TPO) - monitor.

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• Johnson Matthey Technology Centre Blounts Court Road Sonning Common RG4 9NH

  P24/S0504/DIS Submitted 12 Feb 2024 50 yards away

  Discharge of condition 6 (Biodiversity Gain Plan (prior to commencement) on application P23/S2159/FUL (Installation of three chiller units to support existing site operations with associated pipework and screening).

  Granted Conditions 5 docs

• Johnson Matthey Technology Centre, Blounts Court Road, Sonning Common, RG4 9NH

  P22/S0302/TPO Submitted 24 Jan 2022 50 yards away

  1. T368 Scots Pine in decline a. Fell to just above ground level

  Decided Trees 2 docs

• P26/S3490/FUL Granted

  26 High Street Thame OX9 2BZ

  Proposed freestanding canopy located within existing courtyard

  Received 11 Aug, published by the council 23 Aug 2026 Full applications
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  Maple Croft Mongewell Wallingford OX10 8BP

  Change of use from ancillary accommodation to separate dwelling (retrospective).

  Received 27 Jul, published by the council 2 Sep 2026 Full applications
• P26/S1647/FUL Granted

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  Erection of a self-build detached dwelling with associated parking and landscaping

  Received 13 May, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Full applications
• P26/S1596/FUL Granted

  Former grain store Sheepcote Farm Mongewell OX10 8BP

  Change of use of farm store to storage (B8) use.

  Received 8 May, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Full applications
• P26/S2455/FUL Granted

  2 Neals Farm Cottages Neals Lane Wyfold RG4 9JF

  Extension and alterations to existing workshop and home office.

  Received 18 Jun, published by the council 21 Aug 2026 Full applications