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Brightwell Manor, Brightwell Street, Brightwell cum Sotwell, Wallingford, OX10 0RT

Decided South Oxfordshire P17/S4572/TCA Works to trees in CA

Works: Trees Small domestic

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Proposal

T1 - Leylandii The tree is an oversized 14m Leylandii that encroaches Dairywell House over the rear fence, from Brightwell Manor. The tree sits as a stand alone plant, within a triangular enclave of the long driveway of Brightwell Manor. The required work is for the removal of a single standing 14m Leylandii. The tree has been assessed by three independent arobirists for trimming advice. All three recommend removal as the tree is too large for the plot and at 14m, exceeds the 12m fall range to the main house (Dairy Well House). A 5m crown reduction and 2.2m crown thinning has been considered and assessed by the three independent arborists, but all advised that the outcome would still leave an oversized, brown (unable to recover foliage, as a 3.2m radius Leylandii) eyesore. Diagrams are on a separate page. Remarks:

As published by the council, reference P17/S4572/TCA

Application record

Reference
P17/S4572/TCA
Type
Works to trees in CA
Status
Decision Made
Decision
No obj CA works
Received
6 Mar 2017
Validated
6 Mar 2017
Decided
13 Apr 2017
Postcode
OX10 0RT

Site history

Applications at this address on the South Oxfordshire register

This site has had 4 applications since 2017.

  • P26/S2439/TCA Decided

    Brightwell Manor Brightwell Street Brightwell-cum-sotwell Wallingford OX10 0RT

    G1 Group of 5 Lime Trees - reduce all 5 trees by 3m in height to 3m above old pollard points with cuts made to suitable growth points where possible, reduce lateral spread by 2m & deadwood.

    Decided 4 Aug 2026 Trees
  • P26/S2104/TCA Decided

    Brightwell Manor Brightwell Street Brightwell-cum-sotwell Wallingford OX10 0RT

    T1 - 1 x Beech tree reduce by 6m - major decay at the base of the tree - see photos T2 - 1 x small dead cedar - to be removed T3 - Thuja dead tree - to be removed T4 - 2 x Leylandii to big for location - to be removed

    Decided 2 Jul 2026 Trees
  • P26/S1225/TCA Decided

    Brightwell Manor Brightwell Street Brightwell-cum-Sotwell Wallingford OX10 0RT

    T1- Willow tree - remove A: Remove to allow for new shed B: Leaves keep filling up pool and filter causing damage to filter C: Old coppice with decay T2 - Small Ash Tree -Remove - tree is almost dead due to ash die back and Ivy clad T3- Big multi stem Ash - remove A: Tree to big for location B: Ash tree has start of ash die back C: Bark stem inclusion at the base of the tree D: Shades new patio area Looking to replacement replant many trees in due course

    Decided 13 May 2026 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 6 Mar 2017

    Received by South Oxfordshire

  2. 13 Apr 2017

    Decision issued: No obj CA works

  3. 27 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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2 documents on file for this application

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  • Brightwell Manor Brightwell Street Brightwell-cum-sotwell Wallingford OX10 0RT

    P26/S2439/TCA Submitted 17 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    G1 Group of 5 Lime Trees - reduce all 5 trees by 3m in height to 3m above old pollard points with cuts made to suitable growth points where possible, reduce lateral spread by 2m & deadwood.

    Decided Trees 7 docs

  • Brightwell Manor Brightwell Street Brightwell-cum-Sotwell OX10 0RT

    P25/S4047/DIS Submitted 19 Dec 2025 50 yards away

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    Granted Conditions Extension Demolition 27 docs
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  • Stores Cottage, Brightwell Street, Brightwell cum Sotwell, Wallingford, OX10 0RT

    P14/S4222/TCA Submitted 31 Mar 2014 50 yards away

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  • Brightwell Manor, Brightwell Street, Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, OX10 0RT

    P24/S3059/S19 Submitted 26 Sep 2024 50 yards away

    Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) on application P23/S3741/LB (New gated entrance with internal and external alterations, demolition and reconstruction of a single storey extension to the same footprint with the exception of an addition to the existing Boot Room, new brick pillar loggia, and increase to Southern patio) - to re-position the previously approved entrance gates.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Demolition 15 docs
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  • Orchard Grange, The Street, Brightwell cum Sotwell, Wallingford, OX10 0RT

    P14/S4221/TCA Submitted 31 Mar 2014 50 yards away

    T1 - Leyland Cypress T1 - Leyland Cypress - reduce by 50% to bring back in line with hedge. Remarks:

    Decided Trees 2 docs

  • Haycroft Brightwell Street Brightwell cum Sotwell OX10 0RT

    P17/S1810/HH Submitted 17 May 2017 50 yards away

    Replacement fencing along northern and western boundary.

    Granted Householder 8 docs
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    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
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    Received 21 Sep, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Trees
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    Received 14 Sep, published by the council 26 Sep 2026 Trees
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    Received 7 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
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    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