The Elms, 32 Upper High Street, Thame, Oxon, OX9 2DN

This site has had 2 applications since 2017.

• P18/S4383/TCA Decided

  The Elms, 32 Upper High Street, Thame, Oxon, OX9 2DN

  T1 - Cedar of Lebanon T1 - Cedar of Lebanon - suffered substantial crown failures unbalancing the east side of the crown. I have reviewed the condition of this tree in light of the past information from our survey and the recent structural failures and I am now concerned that it presents a risk to persons and property. The tree stands within the Elms, a residential dwelling currently occupied by a tenant with free access beneath and around the tree. By virtue of its height and position the cedar could potentially affect both the landscaped area at the south east corner of the house and possibly the corner of the house albeit I think the lean is likely to prevent the house being struck (hence target score) but the surrounding garden of The Elms and land to the south where there is a general increase in activity born of the planning conent are targets with occupancy that demands action is taken. The tree has been a U category specimen for removal since our first assessment but it is situated outside of the application boundary so removal is not enabled by the applicaiton. I have undertaken a Threats risk assessment, the outcome of which requires intervention in advance of the timeframe for a TPO application to fell, so I am duty bound to give SODC 5 working days of the intention to fell. Remarks:

  Decided 23 Feb 2018 Trees

1. 20 Nov 2017

   Received by South Oxfordshire

2. 15 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• The Elms, Upper High Street, Thame, OX9 2DN

  P16/S4400/TCA Submitted 15 Mar 2016 50 yards away

  T155 - Lime T160 - Robinia T161 - Robinia T155 - Significant Decay - Fell T160 - Uprooted - Fell T161 - Dead - Fell Remarks:

  Decided Trees 2 docs

• The Elms, 32 Upper High Street, Thame, Oxon, OX9 2DN

  P18/S4383/TCA Submitted 19 Feb 2018 50 yards away

  T1 - Cedar of Lebanon T1 - Cedar of Lebanon - suffered substantial crown failures unbalancing the east side of the crown. I have reviewed the condition of this tree in light of the past information from our survey and the recent structural failures and I am now concerned that it presents a risk to persons and property. The tree stands within the Elms, a residential dwelling currently occupied by a tenant with free access beneath and around the tree. By virtue of its height and position the cedar could potentially affect both the landscaped area at the south east corner of the house and possibly the corner of the house albeit I think the lean is likely to prevent the house being struck (hence target score) but the surrounding garden of The Elms and land to the south where there is a general increase in activity born of the planning conent are targets with occupancy that demands action is taken. The tree has been a U category specimen for removal since our first assessment but it is situated outside of the application boundary so removal is not enabled by the applicaiton. I have undertaken a Threats risk assessment, the outcome of which requires intervention in advance of the timeframe for a TPO application to fell, so I am duty bound to give SODC 5 working days of the intention to fell. Remarks:

  Decided Trees 2 docs
  Domestic

• 32 Upper High Street THAME OX9 2DN

  P17/S1670/LB Submitted 5 May 2017 50 yards away

  Works and alterations as follows: (i) partial demolition of the boundary wall along Elms Road and creation of vehicle entrance with erection of new plinth walls and painted metal railings with 2no. brick piers; (ii) the removal of wooden gates at site entrance on Upper High Street and repairs to 2no. existing piers; (iii) the erection of 2no. new stone piers and timber boarded electric gates at the private entrance to The Elms; (iv) new timber boarded gates at the entrance to the annex to The Elms (32a) with repairs to 2no. existing stone entrance piers; (v) erection of a new 2m high stone boundary wall to the annex to The Elms (32a); (vi) the erection of 2no. new bollards; (vii) the partial demolition of an existing brick wall and creation of a new footpath and cycleway; (viii) repairs and refurbishment of existing stone ha-ha and provision of new metal fencing.

  Refused Heritage and listed buildings Demolition 16 docs
  Small domestic

• The Elms 32 Upper High Street THAME OX9 2DN

  P16/S2407/FUL Submitted 12 Jul 2016 50 yards away

  The erection of an Extra Care housing development (Use Class C2) comprising apartments, houses and a communal residents' centre with basement parking and storage areas and creation of new public open space, provision of new vehicle access from Elms Road and a new pedestrian/cycle link onto Upper High Street with associated infrastructure works and landscaping.

  Withdrawn Full applications New dwelling 52 docs
  Major scheme

• Mays Barn, 32A Upper High Street, Thame, Oxon, OX9 2DN

  P14/S4501/TCA Submitted 26 Nov 2014 50 yards away

  T1 Holly T1 - Fell, no amenity value Remarks: Spec:

  Decided Trees 2 docs

• The Poplars, 31 Upper High Street, Thame, Oxon, OX9 2DN

  P17/S4823/TCA Submitted 28 Sep 2017 50 yards away

  T1 & T2 - Blue Atlas Cedar T3 - Laurel T4 - Lime T5 - Box Elder T6 - Hornbeam T7 - Ash T8 - Plum T1 & T2 - Blue Atlas Cedar - fell and grind. They are close to the house and very large. There is a concern with the roots due to the proximity of the house and the effects on the property. T3 - Laurel - crown reduce by 1.5m, shape ad balance. T4 - Lime - crown reduction of 5-6m, shape and balance, remove deadwood. T5 - Box Elder - crown reduce tree by 1.5-2m and shape, raise low branches to clear garage. T6 - Hornbeam - raise low branches to clear garage roof, reduce height by 2m, shape and balance. T7 - Ash - crown reduce by 4m, raise low branches to clear garage roof. T8 - Plum - prune, reduce, shape and tidy. Remarks:

  Decided Trees 3 docs

• 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