41 Brook Street, Watlington, Oxon, OX49 5JH

1. 24 Aug 2017

   Received by South Oxfordshire

2. 31 Aug 2017

   Decision issued: No obj CA works

3. 15 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• Cygnet Cottage 30 Brook Street Watlington OX49 5JH

  P26/S1756/TCA Submitted 17 May 2026 0m away

  Tree Schedule & Proposed Works T1 – T7 (7 x Damson Trees) Location: Rear garden Reference: ///dime.crowd.requiring Description: Seven damson trees showing visible signs of decline. Proposed Works: Fell to ground level and grind out stumps. Justification: Trees are in decline and unsuitable for retention. T8 (Sycamore Tree) Height: Approx. 12m Reference: ///width.unicorns.installs Proposed Works: Crown thinning (15–20%) and removal of epicormic growth. Justification: Improve structure and reduce crown density. T9 (Sycamore Tree) Height: Approx. 13m Reference: ///outboard.explored.wolf Proposed Works: Crown thinning (15–20%) and removal of epicormic growth. Justification: Improve structure and long-term health. T10 (Apple Tree) Reference: ///among.pocket.guideline Proposed Works: Light pollard, remove deadwood, reduce height by approx. 2m and lateral spread by up to 1.5m. Justification: Improve structure and manage size.

  Decided Trees 11 docs

• 48 Brook Street Watlington OX49 5JH

  P26/S2089/LDP Submitted 5 Jun 2026 0m away

  Erection of a single storey outbuilding within the rear garden of the property. The building will be of timber frame construction with external cladding and a flat roof with a maximum height of 2.5 metres. It will be situated 1m from boundary wall. The outbuilding will be used as an art studio incidental to the enjoyment of the dwelling house. It will include a small sink connected to the mains water supply for washing brushes and cleaning materials associated with art activities. It will include electricity supply and ethernet cable.

  Decided Lawful development 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 29 Brook Street, Watlington, OX49 5JH

  P21/S1707/LB Submitted 9 Apr 2021 0m away

  Internal alterations to improve internal circulation (amended plans received 16 Aug 2021 showing omission of all roof works).

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings 14 docs

• The Lilacs, Brook Street, Watlington, Oxon, OX49 5JH

  P17/S4645/TCA Submitted 18 May 2017 0m away

  T1 - Cherry T2 - Cherry T1 - Cherry - crown reduce in height by approx 2m and lateral spread by approx 2-3m where appropriate. T2 - Cherry - crown reduce in height by approx 2m and lateral spread by approx 2-3m where appropriate. Remarks:

  Decided Trees 2 docs

• 40 Brook Street, Watlington, OX49 5JH

  P24/S1240/S73 Submitted 15 Apr 2024 0m away

  Variation of condition 1(approved drawings) on application P22/S3272/S73 for internal and external changes to the approved dwellings, site drainage layout and tree protection. (S73 application to vary condition 2(approved drawings) on application P18/S1822/FUL for general amendments to the dwellings and access arrangements.(Erection of 2 x 2bed cottages and 2 x 4/5 bed detached house)).

  Granted Conditions New dwelling Trees 12 docs

• 39 Brook Street WATLINGTON OX49 5JH

  P17/S0304/DIS Submitted 26 Jan 2017 0m away

  Erection of two and single storey rear extension, internal alterations and detached garage P15/S1225/HH Conditions(s) 4 (rooflights)

  Decided Conditions Extension Loft or dormer 4 docs
  Small domestic

• P26/S3819/TCA Decided

  The Old Saddlery The Green Great Milton Oxford OX44 7NT

  T1, Silver Birch, historic heavy pruning by utility company. Reduce tree to manage its canopy by pruning 1 metre or as available pruning points dictate

  1 Sep 2026 Trees
• P26/S3436/TPO Granted

  The Mill Sonning Eye Reading RG4 6TY

  Tree 1 London plane - Requires crown lift of the small diameter branches above the front car park and near to the main entrance to the theatre. Ideally 5 metre clearance is required for delivery vehicles and coaches. Small diameter branches that are close to the building need pruning to give 2 metre clearance. Remove deadwood from higher up and inspect the tree for signs of hollowing or disease.

  7 Aug 2026 Trees
• 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

  4 Sep 2026 Trees
• P26/S3880/TCA Decided

  The Mill Sonning Eye Reading RG4 6TY

  (T2) Ash - Requires crown lift of the small diameter branches above car park to provide 5 metre clearance for delivery and waste collection vehicles. Small diameter branches close to the building need pruning to give a 2 metre clearance to help prevent damage to the sloped roof. Remove deadwood. (T3) Horse chestnut - Requires crown lift of the small diameter branches above car park area to give a 4 metre clearance for cars and vans. Remove deadwood. (T4) Ash - Originally listed as a Willow tree by mistake. Requires pollarding at suitable point at approximately 3 metres above ground level. The tree has good regrowth lower down and is ideal for this procedure.

  7 Aug 2026 Trees
• P26/S3143/TPO Granted

  Black Gables 14 Rotherfield Road Henley-on-thames RG9 1NN

  G1 Various species. Down track between properties. - Prune back from gutters. Prune branches to provide a clearance of approximately 0.5-1.0m. This will target tertiary & secondary branches. Where thought necessary this may entail the removal of small diameter (<60mm) primary branches so as not to introduce large wounds close to the stem of the tree. G2 Various species. Front drive to house. - Prune branches to provide a clearance of approximately 5.0m over the driveway. This will target tertiary & secondary branches. Where thought necessary this may entail the removal of small diameter (<60mm) primary branches so as not to introduce large wounds close to the stem of the tree. T1 Maple. Centre front lawn - Prune branches to provide a clearance of approximately 2.5m over the lawn area. This will target tertiary & secondary branches. Where thought necessary this may entail the removal of small diameter (<60mm) primary branches so as not to introduce large wounds close to the stem of the tree. G3 Various species. RHS path into the rear garden - Prune & trim to provide a clearance of approximately 1.0m from the roof line and gutters. This action will remove up to 1.5m of lower lateral branch growth. - Prune back to path edging where possible, by removal of up to 0.5m where via a combination of hedge cutting and light pruning. - Prune Lime trees to approximately 5.0m fgl (from ground level) to clear roof line - This will target tertiary & secondary branches. Where thought necessary this may entail the removal of small diameter (<60mm) primary branches so as not to introduce large wounds close to the stem of the tree. T2 Oak. 1st Oak RHS rear garden. - Prune epicormic growth back to source up to crown break. - Lightly prune to provide a clearance of up to 1.0 m from the Amelanchier. This will target tertiary & secondary branches. Where thought necessary this may entail the removal of small diameter (<60mm) primary branches so as not to introduce large wounds close to the stem of the tree. T3 Oak. 2nd Oak RHS of rear garden. - Prune epicormic growth back to source up to crown break. T4 Yew. RHS of T3. - Light reduction of the top edge to blend into remaining upper crown. This action will remove up to 0.5m of garden side lateral growth. T5 Oak. On the LHS of the rear garden - Prune epicormic growth back to source up to crown break. - Prune branches to provide a clearance of approximately 4.5m over the lawn area. This will target tertiary & secondary branches. Where thought necessary this may entail the removal of small diameter (<60mm) primary branches so as not to introduce large wounds close to the stem of the tree. T6 Sycamore. LHS rear garden behind T5. - Prune branches to provide a clearance of approximately 4.5m over the shrub bed areas. This will target tertiary & secondary branches. Where thought necessary this may entail the removal of small diameter (<60mm) primary branches so as not to introduce large wounds close to the stem of the tree.

  23 Jul 2026 Trees