3 Church Street, Watlington, Oxon, OX49 5QP

1. 27 Sep 2017

   Received by South Oxfordshire

2. 6 Oct 2017

   Decision issued: No obj CA works

3. 15 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• 9 Church Street, Watlington, Oxon, OX49 5QP

  P17/S4510/TCA Submitted 24 Jan 2017 0m away

  T1 - Walnut T1 - Walnut - fell to ground level and replace with a new "Heavy Standard" tree of medium to large ultimate height, further back in the garden where the position will be more suitable for the enjoyment and use of the garden. The Walnut tree has outgrown its situation. It is an early mature tree with multiple stems from 0.5m hieight. As a result, it has a large spreading form which dominates the small garden in which it stands. The homeowner finds the tree very oppressive and as she lives alone, the work involved in managing the tree and clearing up the leaves and debris shed from it each year is a real burden upon her. The tree was recently pruned by reducing back some of the smaller lateral branches, but this has only led to a proliferation of growth from each cut point - meaning that the leaf area during the summer months is more dense than ever before. The tree has a high growth potential which means that the excessive shading and problems faced by the owner are only going to magnify as it matures. At some time in the future, this tree will definitely outgrow this small rear town garden and so its removal is inevitably going to have to be addressed at some time. Mrs Baird would like to remove it now so that she can enjoy her garden in her retirement rather than have the considerable worry and burden of this tree's management. It is considered that it would be appropriate to remove it now before it becomes too large so that a new tree can be planted approximately 10m further away which will grow in harmony with the garden and surrounding properties and benefit the future generations for longer than this walnut will be able to do. Whilst the tree appears dominant in an aerial photo of the site, it's visual amenity within the Conservation Area is only actually limited to the properties immediately surrounding this garden and two brief public glimpses of the tree - one as you walk down Church Street and one viewed from between a gap in properties on Chapel Street. In both situations, it is soon hidden by the houses lining each street again. As mentioned, a new tree would be planted to replace it (but slightly further away in the rear garden), so that the tree cover in Watlington would be continued and the local area would not be devoid of tree cover. Remarks: Spec:

  Decided Trees 2 docs
  Small domestic

• 9 Church Street WATLINGTON OX49 5QP

  P17/S1040/LB Submitted 16 Mar 2017 0m away

  Single storey rear kitchen extension to cottage

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 9 Church Street WATLINGTON OX49 5QP

  P17/S1039/HH Submitted 16 Mar 2017 0m away

  Single storey rear kitchen extension to cottage

  Decided Householder Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 15 Chapel Street WATLINGTON OX49 5QT

  P16/S4016/HH Submitted 2 Dec 2016 53m away

  Single storey extension including part demolition of existing external wall

  Decided Householder Extension Demolition 6 docs
  Small domestic

• Meadow Court 11 New Road Watlington OX49 5QS

  P19/S0439/NM Submitted 11 Feb 2019 61m away

  Non material amendment to application ref. P18/S0205/HH - Removal of the Lean-to Glazed roof to the South West Elevation. Designing out of the lowered ground levels around the extension and rationalisation of the window depths to the North West Elevation. Revision to the width of the Entry Link R101 and reduction of the roof overhang. Introduction of two small traditional conservation style metal roof-lights to the Attic bedroom R304 and Dressing room R302. Alterations and extensions to existing detached dwelling. New detached garage building

  Decided Amendments New dwelling Extension +2 5 docs
  Domestic

• 5 New Road, Watlington, OX49 5QS

  P26/S0330/TCA Submitted 4 Feb 2026 61m away

  Cotoneaster Tree - Crown reduction & shaping. Tree is very straggly and has lost its shape. Too large for the space it is in and encroaching on outbuildings either side. Currently 5M x 5M. Reduce by approx 40% in height & 20% in width where necessary. NOTE Please link up with reference P26/S0304/TCA if doing a site visit. Same owner, nearby location.

  Decided Trees 2 docs

• 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