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Coombe Lodge, Hartslock Bridleway, Whitchurch on Thames, Oxon, RG8 7QX

Decided South Oxfordshire P17/S4657/TCA Works to trees in CA

Works: Trees

Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.

Proposal

G1-G7 - Yew T1 - Holly T2 - Plum prunus sp Trees G1-7 Yew taxus baccata situated on eastern boundary of Coombe Lodge. It is proposed that the trees are reduced from 1/3 to 1/2 and trim side. Trees are now too close and too high in relation to Coombe Lodge. They affect light and are too close to roof and gutters. Consent has previously been given by you on a number of occasions. T1 - Holly elexsp. situated at far end of Yew boundary line. Reduce by 2-3 metres in height and trim as too close and high affecting light in relation to Coombe Lodge, Again, consent previously given. T2 - Plum plunus sp, this is in White House garden. Cut back overhanging branches and reduce height by 2m. Overhanging branches are invasive and the tree takes light. Again, consent previously given by you. Dr Oppenheimer of White House consents to necessary work. Remarks:

As published by the council, reference P17/S4657/TCA

Application record

Reference
P17/S4657/TCA
Type
Works to trees in CA
Status
Decision Made
Decision
Rec CA works
Received
19 May 2017
Validated
19 May 2017
Decided
28 Jun 2017
Postcode
RG8 7QX

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 19 May 2017

    Received by South Oxfordshire

  2. 28 Jun 2017

    Decision issued: Rec CA works

  3. 23 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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