Yew Tree Cottage, Bell Close, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3AN

1. 9 Feb 2017

   Received by South Oxfordshire

2. 6 Mar 2017

   Decision issued: No obj CA works

3. 27 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• 2 Bell Close, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3AN

  P17/S4659/TCA Submitted 25 May 2017 50 yards away

  GP1 - Beech GP1 - Several Beech in a line beside the drive. These trees appear to have been planted as a boundary hedge to Bell Close. They have not been maintained as such. We intend to reduce them to an even height of 3m and reduce the spread to restore them as a hedge. They do not have room to develop as trees as there are overhead cables directly above. Remarks: Spec:

  Decided Trees 2 docs

• 1A Bell Cottage, Bell Close, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3AN

  P18/S4392/TCA Submitted 13 Feb 2018 50 yards away

  T1 - Silver Birch T1 - Silver Birch - reduce crown height 1.5m and sides by 0.5-1.0m max reshape and balance. Remarks:

  Decided Trees 2 docs

• 3 Bell Close, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3AN

  P17/S4614/TCA Submitted 18 Apr 2017 50 yards away

  T1 - Scots Pine T1 - Scots Pine. Fell to ground level. This tree has a marked lean which may well be progressive. The tree has also been subject to works that have reduced the height of the tree and thereby lessened its natural crown shape and amenity value. There was an old drainage ditch that ran to the south of this tree and within 1.5m of the base of the tree. This ditch has been filled in within recent years. It would appear that the location of the ditch has impeded the normal development of supporting roots on this side of the tree. It is quite possible that this has led to the lean which this tree has and can be seen from the photos attached. There is some risk that this tree could fail and would fall towards the property. The tree owner has been allowing a pink flowering Hawthorn to develop below T1. This tree will benefit from the space and light that would result from removal of T1. The owner also intends to plant a new small to medium sized ornamental tree following the removal of T1. The new tree and the Hawthorn will grow on and continue to provide amenity value as viewed from the adjacent cricket ground. Remarks:

  Decided Trees 2 docs

• 2 Bell Close, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3AN

  P15/S4441/TCA Submitted 16 Mar 2015 50 yards away

  Beech, Hazel and Hawthorn. Bell Close has a mixed species hedge consisting of Beech, Hazel and Hawthorn. Our client would like to apply to have all of the hedge reduced by 1/2 a metre. This will cut back the growth from over the road and contain it so that it does not interfere with the electricity and telephone lines located at the Close. Remarks:

  Decided Trees 2 docs

• 2 Bell Close Thame OX9 3AN

  P26/S3343/TCA Submitted 3 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  T5 Silver Maple - Reduce the height and spread of the tree by up to 2 metre, approximately back to the previous pruning points. Reason for Works: The proposed works comprise routine maintenance pruning to maintain the tree at an appropriate size for its location, whilst preserving suitable clearances from surrounding features.

  Decided Trees 3 docs

• 3 Bell Close, Thame, Oxon, OX9 3AN

  P14/S4395/TCA Submitted 10 Sep 2014 50 yards away

  T1 - Scots Pine Scots Pine (T1) - fell because considered unsafe. A 25% crown reduction was carried out, with consent from your office in January 2011; to reduce weight and "sail effect". Unfortunatelym, the lean of T1 has worsened through 2013-2014, possibly resultig from strong winds. The lean is opposing an incomplete lateral root structure due to a ditch (infilled) which runs on the boundary between No.3 Bell Close and the cricket pitch. Remarks:

  Withdrawn Trees 1 doc

• P26/S4235/TCA Decided

  Thorpe Farm House Thorpe Street Aston Upthorpe Didcot OX11 9EQ

  T1 - Copper Beech - Reduce branches by approximately 2 metres focusing mainly on lateral branches rather than the top. Lift canopy to provide statutory clearance over the road and clear from service cables. T2 - Tulip Tree - Reduce by approximately 3 metres to restore balance within the crown due to previous limb failure leaving the tree unbalanced. T3 - Horse Chestnut - Reduce by approximately 3 to 4 metres, leaving a natural flowing crown outline and remove major deadwood. T4 - To fell and remove 1 x Yew tree and install eco plugs to prevent re-growth.

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Trees
• P26/S4236/TPO Granted

  1 Sherwood Gardens Henley-on-thames RG9 1QJ

  T1 Copper Beech. Low canopy over road and footpath. To raise canopy to statutory clearances, (5.2m over road, 2.5m over footpath). To remove deadwood greater than 60mm over road and footpath, for safety purposes, minimising any chance for larger falling deadwood in windy conditions.

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Trees
• P26/S4118/TPO Decided

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

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

  Received 14 Sep, published by the council 26 Sep 2026 Trees
• P26/S4579/TCA Decided

  St Nicholas House 90 High Street Wallingford OX10 0BW

  Magnolia Tree - 1.5m reduce and height and lateral spread to previous pruning points

  Received 7 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
• P26/S4354/TPO Granted

  Henley College Deanfield Avenue Henley-on-thames RG9 1UH

  Ash (T2 of TPO 09/2019) - Reduce back crown over single storey block D4 by a maximum of 4m at its widest point (work mainly relates to over extended limbs over roof). Reduce back low branches over the roof to create 3m clearance. Cutback branches from front of the adjacent building (D6) to create 2-3m clearance. To help balance the crown, reduce remaining crown by approx. 2m. To avoid altering the balance of the tree as a whole, the crown of the tree should be reduced in proportion to its original shape. All pruning cuts must be made at branch junctions, leaving sufficient live growth to maintain or enhance crown form.

  Received 28 Sep, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees