Home Close, Southend, Garsington, Oxon, OX44 9DH

This site has had 5 applications since 2016.

• P17/S4930/TCA Decided

  Home Close, Southend, Garsington, Oxon, OX44 9DH

  T2 - Cherry Sorbus Ginkgo Arbutus T2 - Cherry - fell and grind (3rd in group). 3 trees situated behind the Viburnum tinus hedge at the top end of drive and to the western side of the house. After the snowfall on Sunday 10th, I saw that the Sorbus had uprooted and falled down flat (with some branchs lying on the fence) taking with it the Ginkgo which was to the south/roadside of it. All that remains of the Ginkgo is one upright branch seen to the right of the photo. The sorbus must be dead or dying currently. I therefore intend removing both the sorbus and the Ginkgo. The Arbutus is directly behind the greenhouse and 2 of the 3 branches have splt off and rae held up by the fence with the foliage on the rear of the greenhouse. Having consulted Brown, G The Pruning of Trees, Shrubs and Conifers which states that Arbutus can be cut back hard and regenerte freely after storm damage, I intend to take the Arbutus down to below the split and hope that it regenerates. It is dangerous currently if it is not removed. Pleae take this as my notice of intent, if you require one, as I believe for CA work it is not a legal requirement to complete a formal form. Remarks:

  Decided 3 Jan 2018 Trees
• P17/S4929/TCA Decided

  Home Close, Southend, Garsington, Oxon, OX44 9DH

  T1 - Betula albosinensis T1 - Betula albosiensis - Remove lowest branch fcing SW and lowest secondary branch facing south. Reason - overhanging rose hedge. Remarks:

  Decided 3 Jan 2018 Trees
• P17/S4880/TCA Withdrawn

  Home Close, Southend, Garsington, Oxon, OX44 9DH

  T15, T13, T11, T9, T6, T4, T2 - Lime T14, T12, T10, T8, T8, T5, T3, T1 - Lime T16 - Betula albosinensis T17, T18 - Cherry T15, T13, T11, T9, T6, T4, T2 - Lime - fell and grind. Reason: In high winds their abnormal height in relation to their width causes them to sway alarmingly and their location beside the road is a cause for concern. In recent years, the limes have damaged the boundary wall and needed lopping because of interference with the power lines. These trees are the same age as the lime trees in Garsington Manor gardens (both properties were under the same ownership at the time the limes were planted) and several of the limes at the Manor have already been removed for safety reasons (see ref CA 6400 20 Aug 14). The trees have been monitored by my tree surgeon since 2006 when there was evidence of rot to the crowns of three of the trees selected for removal (T2, T4, T6) and there is evidence of weeping from the crowns. The vertical growth spurt during the last 3 years, given the trees' position on southern boundary of garden, has resulted in the front garden, listed granary and front of house to remain shaded for almost the whole day, even in the summer months. The removal of every other tree with eliminate the most damaged specimens and allow the canopies of remaining trees to develop. Thus, it is the most sensible way to preserve the amenity value of the row for the immediate future. Their removal will significantly increase the visibility to the public of trees within the property some of which are rare e.g. Liriodentron tulipifera, Tilia tomentosa and Davidia involucrata all of which are close to the front boundary. The visibility of the granary from the road will also be increased and the structure will be less subject to the growth of moss and ferns and the damage that they cause. T14, T12, T10, T8, T9, T5, T3, T1 - Lime - reduce to 7.5m. T16 - Betula albosinensis - Remove lowest branch facing SW and lowest secondary branch facing S. Reason: Overhanging rose hedge. T17, T18 - Cherry - fell and grind - Dead (5 day notice). Remarks:

  Decided 6 Dec 2017 Trees
• P16/S4454/TCA Decided

  Home Close, Southend, Garsington, Oxon, OX44 9DH

  T1-Robinia Pseudoacacia T2- Quercus robar T1- Robinia pseudoacacia - Fell to 1m Stump T2- Quercus robar - Fell to Ground level Remarks:

  Decided 5 May 2016 Trees

1. 16 Mar 2016

   Received by South Oxfordshire

2. 6 Apr 2016

   Decision issued: No obj CA works

3. 12 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• Home Close, 29 Southend, Garsington, Oxon, OX44 9DH

  P17/S4604/TCA Submitted 6 Apr 2017 50 yards away

  T1 - Davidia involucrata T2 - Ginkgo biloba T3 - Cercidophyllum japonicum T4 - Acer davidii T1 - Davidia involucrata - crown raise to give clearance of 3m. Reason: To reduce overhanging of hedge nearby. T2 - Ginkgo biloba - remove 2 secondary branches pointing west and 1 secondary branch pointing south. Reason: These branches are interfering with growth of Arbutus unedo rubra and third overhangs hedge to south. T3 - Cercidophyllum japonicum - crown reduce by removing lower drooping branches to give clearance of 4m. Reason: To increase light reaching shrubs nearby. T4 - Acer davidii - remove lowest branch pointing south. Reason: To increase light to border below. Remarks:

  Decided Trees 2 docs

• Home Close, Southend, Garsington, Oxon, OX44 9DH

  P16/S4454/TCA Submitted 13 Apr 2016 50 yards away

  T1-Robinia Pseudoacacia T2- Quercus robar T1- Robinia pseudoacacia - Fell to 1m Stump T2- Quercus robar - Fell to Ground level Remarks:

  Decided Trees 2 docs

• Home Close 29 Southend Garsington OX44 9DH

  P23/S4139/HH Submitted 5 Dec 2023 50 yards away

  Proposed deer fence to front boundary wall.

  Granted Householder 6 docs
  Small domestic

• Home Close 29 Southend Garsington OX44 9DH

  P23/S4140/LB Submitted 5 Dec 2023 50 yards away

  Proposed deer fence to front boundary wall.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 6 docs
  Small domestic

• Home Close, 29 South End, Garsington, OX44 9DH

  P22/S3954/TCA Submitted 30 Oct 2022 50 yards away

  T1 Cherry - Fell to ground level due to extensive deadwood T2 - Betula - Remove secondary branch at low level

  Decided Trees 2 docs

• Home Close, 29 Southend, Garsington, Oxon, OX44 9DH

  P22/S3652/TCA Submitted 7 Oct 2022 50 yards away

  T1 - Ailanthus altissima - removal by felling as required by DEFRA and APHA under the EU Regulation on Invasive Alien Species legislation which still applies in the UK. A nearby semi-mature Davidia involucrata is the replacement tree.

  Decided Trees 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