Tree Haven, Sotwell Street, Brightwell Cum Sotwell, Wallingford, OX10 0RH

This site has had 3 applications since 2016.

• P26/S3695/TCA Decided

  Tree Haven Sotwell Street Brightwell-cum-Sotwell Wallingford OX10 0RH

  Four Yew trees at the rear of the property along the western boundary adjacent to a private lane, as indicated in the attached report. As per recommendations made by the arboriculturist in his report, prune low branches of T1, T2 and T3, by removal of lower growth up to a height of approximately 3m from ground level (ground level being taken as top of the bank where trees are rooted). This will target both tertiary and secondary branches. The fourth tree (T4) in the group is to have lower branches retained from approximately 50cm to 1.5m from ground level (ground level being taken as top of the bank where trees are rooted). These branches are forming a small natural boundary hedge that shields neighbouring property’s private road. Prune branches above the height of the lower retained section to create a window of daylight by pruning secondary and tertiary branches to a height of approximately 3m from ground level (ground level- taken from root zone area). This will remove x1 low branch growing over shed back to source. The branch above this will be pruned to a height of approximately 3m from ground level by removal of secondary branches. Remove deadwood from within crowns. Due to the density of this, it is thought that a greater ingress of dappled light will filter through the crown when removed. Selectively prune lateral branches from trees T3 and T4 over garden side by removal of up to 1m of lateral growth, blending in remaining upper growth to form flowing crown form as viewed from garden. Prune apical branches of T4 by up to 1m to form an opening between lower branches of adjacent Beech tree to allow light ingress between the two layers of crown and lower branch scaffolds.

  Decided 3 Sep 2026 Trees
• P17/S4693/TCA Decided

  Tree Haven, Sotwell Street, Brightwell cum Sotwell, Wallingford, OX10 0RH

  T1 - Holm Oak T1 - Holm Oak - the tree is located at the front of my house on the main road, the tree in question is the same Holm Oak as referenced in CA 7206. The proposed supplementary works is to remove less than 1m of the ends of two branches as annotated in the attached photographs. The purpose of the works is to improve the shape of the tree, remove intereference with existing adjacent laburnum tree and improve light and extensive leaf fall during the growing season to the lawn below. The tree is in excellent condition. The works and the tree constitute no damage to existing property. Remarks:

  Decided 28 Jul 2017 Trees

1. 26 May 2016

   Received by South Oxfordshire

2. 6 Jun 2016

   Decision issued: No obj CA works

3. 12 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• Farthing Corner Sotwell Street Brightwell-cum-Sotwell OX10 0RH

  P17/S0151/HH Submitted 13 Jan 2017 50 yards away

  Two storey side extension.

  Granted Householder Extension 15 docs
  Domestic

• Church House Sotwell Street Brightwell-cum-sotwell Wallingford OX10 0RH

  P26/S2011/DIS Submitted 15 May 2026 50 yards away

  Discharge condition 5 (bat box) of planning permission P26/S0143/HH. Alterations to annexed accommodation for Church House

  Granted Conditions 4 docs

• Church House Sotwell Street Brightwell-cum-Sotwell OX10 0RH

  P26/S0143/HH Submitted 16 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  Alterations to annexed accommodation for Church House.(Amended by plans received 09 March 2026.)

  Granted Householder 20 docs
  Domestic

• Dobsons, Sotwell Street, Brightwell Cum Sotwell, Wallingford, OX10 0RH

  P15/S4584/TCA Submitted 3 Aug 2015 50 yards away

  T1 - Sycamore T2 - Sycamore T3 - Sycamore T4 - Sycamore T1 - Fell to fence High T2 - Fell to fence high T3 - Fell to fence high T4 - Remove 4 low branches overhanging wall Remarks:

  Decided Trees 2 docs
  Small domestic

• Croft House Sotwell Street Brightwell-cum-Sotwell OX10 0RH

  P17/S3271/DIS Submitted 7 Sep 2017 50 yards away

  Discharge of condition 3(materials) & 4joinery detail) on P14/S1608/HH (Proposed extension to the east and north of the house0.

  Granted Conditions Extension 4 docs

• The Spinney, Sotwell Street, Brightwell cum Sotwell, Wallingford, OX10 0RH

  P16/S4401/TCA Submitted 7 Mar 2016 50 yards away

  T1 - Beech T2 - Lawson Cypress Hedge 1 - Beech T1 - Beech. Climbing inspection to assess cable brace. Adjust as necessary. Evenly reduce the lateral spread by approximately 2m around the perimeter of the canopy to reduce the weight from the main limbs currently braced together. The unions are included and weak and fibre buckling has occurred on these scaffold limbs since the tree was braced in 2003. Its long term safety is paramount as it overhangs the property and the neighbouring property. T2 - Lawson Cypress - fell to ground level. This tree is multi-stemmed and is situated mainly internally to the site. Whilst it provides structure to the immediate surroundings and screens the new build from the neighbouring prperty, its movement in the recent high winds has let to concern for its safety now that it is maturing and getting larger. It will be replaced by a semi mature heavy standard tree which will help to ensure the continuity of tree cover in this area. Hedge 1 - Beech - restoration prune to reduce in height, re-shape and tidy. This hedge has been neglected in recent years and is becoming gappy. The aim is to restore it so that it appears as good bounary screen and to underplant with yew to bolster its screening and biodiversity. Remarks:

  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