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Ladygrove, DIDCOT

Refused South Oxfordshire P17/S4997/TPO Works to TPO

Works: Trees

Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.

Proposal

T24 - Oak - reduce the canopy of the Oak tree from 18m to 15.5m in height and reduce the width from 15m to 12m to increase light into the flats and take the Oak away from the flats. T25 - Oak - reduce the canopy of the Oak tree from 17m to 14.5m in height and reduce the width from 18m to 15m to increase the light to the flats and also take the oak tree away from the buildings. Mixed species T3 - lift the canopies of the mixed Birch and Maple to a height of 2.5m to increase light to the ground floor flats and lift the canopies overhanging the footpath and road to 3.5m. T1 Oak Spec: S12 Prune back to previous pruning points Spec: S19 Please add the following at the end of all the aprroved works: All pruning cuts must be made at bra Reason: R2 To ensure future compatibility with site, surroundings and usage T2 Oak Spec: S1 Evenly reduce lateral spread by approx 2m. Pruning cuts should not exceed 75mm Spec: S12 Prune back to previous pruning points Spec: S19 Please add the following at the end of all the aprroved works: All pruning cuts must be made at bra

As published by the council, reference P17/S4997/TPO

Application record

Reference
P17/S4997/TPO
Type
Works to TPO
Status
Decision Made
Decision
Refused As published: Refusal TPO works
Received
30 Oct 2017
Validated
30 Oct 2017
Decided
20 Dec 2017

Site history

Applications at this address on the South Oxfordshire register

This site has had 5 applications since 2015: 2 approved, 1 refused.

  • P17/S4996/TPO Granted

    Ladygrove, DIDCOT

    T26 - Oak T27 - Ash Thinning and removal of any deadwood to a maximum of 10-15%. T26 Oak Spec: S2 Thin crown by a maximum of 10% retaining an even density of foliage throughout a well-spaced and ba Spec: S3 Remove deadwood. Spec: S19 Please add the following at the end of all the aprroved works: All pruning cuts must be made at bra Reason: R1 Sound arboricultural management T27 Ash Spec: S2 Thin crown by a maximum of 10% retaining an even density of foliage throughout a well-spaced and ba Spec: S3 Remove deadwood. Spec: S19 Please add the following at the end of all the aprroved works: All pruning cuts must be made at bra Reason: R1 Sound arboricultural management

    Decided 13 Apr 2017 Trees
  • P16/S4864/TPO Decided

    Ladygrove, DIDCOT

    T31 - Oak - remove large branch overhanging garden due to falling branches and danger to life. Some thining (20%) to allow more light into the garden. Also to remove dead branches. T32 - Field Maple - remove branches within 6-10 ft of the house to allow more light and no damage to recently refurbished facias and guttering. T1 Oak Spec: S1 Reduce crown by a maximum of n% and reshape Spec: S2 Thin crown by a maximum of % retaining an even density of foliage throughout a well-spaced and ba Spec: S3 Remove deadwood. Spec: S5 Remove damaged branches Spec: S6 Remove crossing branches Spec: S19 Please add the following at the end of all the aprroved works: All pruning cuts must be made at bra T3 Field Maple Spec: S2 Thin crown by a maximum of % retaining an even density of foliage throughout a well-spaced and ba Spec: S3 Remove deadwood. Spec: S5 Remove damaged branches Spec: S6 Remove crossing branches Spec: S8 Prune back to suitable secondary branches to ensure m clearance from building.

    Decided 14 Apr 2016 Trees
  • P15/S4818/TPO Decided

    Ladygrove, DIDCOT

    T1 - Oak - Cut ivy at base so it may die naturally. Also lift the crown and reduce up to 4 metres. Due to removal of both field maples. T2 - Field Maple- fell because of rot T3 - Field Maple - fell because of rot T1 Oak Spec: S7 Lift crown to a height of above ground level, by removing branch tips only , by removing bran Reason: R1 Sound arboricultural management Reason: R2 To ensure future compatibility with site, surroundings and usage Spec: S17 Girdle ivy Spec: S19 Please add the following at the end of all the aprroved works: All pruning cuts must be made at bra T3 Field Maple Spec: S16 Fell tree to ground level and grind stump. Reason: R1 Sound arboricultural management Reason: R2 To ensure future compatibility with site, surroundings and usage Reason: R4 To address potential hazard Reason: R6 Poor health, structural condition of form (delete as appropriate)

    Decided 23 Apr 2026 Trees
  • P15/S4817/TPO Granted

    Ladygrove, DIDCOT

    3 x Field Maple (G1) - Lift/remove epicormic growth in garden because of excessive shading and rapid growth. Reduce crowns up to 4m again for excessive shading but also safety in case a tree should fall. Cut/remove ivy. Excessive growth and unable to determine complete health of the trees. Lift/remove epicormic growth. Reduce crowns up to 4m. Waste to be removed from site. G1 4 Field Maple, 1 Oak Species Spec: S1 Reduce crown by a maximum of n% and reshape Spec: S7 Lift crown to a height of 4m above ground level, by removing branch tips only , by removing bran Spec: S19 Please add the following at the end of all the aprroved works: All pruning cuts must be made at bra Reason: R1 Sound arboricultural management Reason: R2 To ensure future compatibility with site, surroundings and usage T1 Oak Spec: T3 Field Maple Spec:

    Decided 25 Sep 2015 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 30 Oct 2017

    Received by South Oxfordshire

  2. 20 Dec 2017

    Decision issued: Refusal TPO works

  3. 15 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

What this refusal means

South Oxfordshire refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About tree works applications

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

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