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Nuns Acre, Goring, Oxon

Decided South Oxfordshire P17/S5026/TPO Works to TPO

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

Lift crowns of two Lime trees to allow 5 metres above grould level. Work to be completed to allow more light into the garden. G1 A group of trees consisting of 5 Limes and 1 Pine Spec: S7 Lift crown to a height of 5 above ground level, by removing branch tips only , by removing bran Reason: R2 To ensure future compatibility with site, surroundings and usage

As published by the council, reference P17/S5026/TPO

Application record

Reference
P17/S5026/TPO
Type
Works to TPO
Status
Decision Made
Decision
Application is not yet decided
Received
20 Sep 2017
Validated
20 Sep 2017
Decided
24 Oct 2017

Site history

Applications at this address on the South Oxfordshire register

This site has had 8 applications since 2016: 6 approved, 1 refused.

  • P17/S5025/TPO Granted

    Nuns Acre, Goring, Oxon

    T14 - Beech - 15%-20% reduction and thinning of canopy; minor pruning to allow more light through branhes. The tree is getting too tall and wide for a domestic garden. T14 Beech Spec: S2 Thin crown by a maximum of 15-20 % retaining an even density of foliage throughout a well-spaced 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

    Decided 16 Apr 2017 Trees
  • P17/S5024/TPO Granted

    Nuns Acre, Goring, Oxon

    T4 - Sweet Chestnut - crown lift to 4.5 metres over road and 3.5m over neighbouring driveway to allow access. T4 Sweet Chestnut Spec: S7 Lift crown by removing lowest branch over road Reason: R1 Sound arboricultural management Reason: R7 Close to building, services, road or public highway (delete as appropriate) Spec: S7 remove lowest lateral above neighbours drive Reason: R1 Sound arboricultural management Reason: R7 Close to building, services, road or public highway (delete as appropriate)

    Decided 16 Feb 2017 Trees
  • P16/S4889/TPO Granted

    Nuns Acre, Goring, Oxon

    T2 - Hornbeam - the outer and lower branches of this tree have grown to the extent that when in full leaf, and particularly when wet, they hang down over the driveway of no.18 and the neighbouring property no.19 and have just reached face level. It will not be long before they also hang over the roadway of Nun's Acre with consequent risk of damage to and from passing vehicles. I want to trim those outer/lower branches consisting mainly of small stuff which will raise the crown slightly. T2 Hornbeam Spec: S1 Pruning cuts should not exceed 50mm Spec: S7 Lift crown to a height of 3-4m above ground level, by removing branch tips only 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 Reason: R7 Close to building, services, road or public highway (delete as appropriate)

    Decided 24 Nov 2016 Trees
  • P16/S4888/TPO Granted

    Nuns Acre, Goring, Oxon

    T10 Western Red Cedar 1. Reduce tree height by 4 to 5m and balance rest of canopy to maintain natural shape. 2. Thin remaining canopy by 15%. 3. Install non invasive brace on the 2 main stems. T10 Western Red Cedar Spec: S1 Reduce tree height by 4.5m and balance rest of canopy to maintain natural shape 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

    Decided 15 Sep 2016 Trees
  • P16/S4887/TPO Refused

    Nuns Acre, Goring, Oxon

    T1 - Beech - Tree is a health & safety hazard due to falling debris and is a threat to the structural integrity of freehold property number 1 Millers Close and associated shed in 1 Millers Close garden. Tree damages 1 Millers Close guttering and vehicles owned by 1 Millers Close residents. Tree is a health hazard due to attracting insects who's excrement falls in property of 1 Millers Close. Mr & Mrs gray of 1 Millers Close have a baby and cannot utilise their garden fully with their baby due to this health hazard. Tree is requested to be heavily pruned or felled due to the above reasons T14 Beech Spec: S1 Reduce crown by a maximum of n% and reshape

    Decided 23 Mar 2016 Trees
  • P16/S4886/TPO Granted

    Nuns Acre, Goring, Oxon

    T10 - Western Red Cedar - Recommended canopy reduction to remove weight of outmost parts of the canopy & 3 way bracing. T11 - Spruce - Heavily loaded - recommend to undertake a light thin to reduce weight T12 - Western Red Cedar - Remove garden arisings on south side and inspect rooting area T13 - Western Red Cedar - Low branches just stating to cause an obstruction to the adjacent path T1 Purple Norway Maple Spec: T10 Western Red Cedar Spec: S1 Reduce crown by a maximum of n% and reshape Reason: R1 Sound arboricultural management Reason: R2 To ensure future compatibility with site, surroundings and usage T11 Spruce Spec: S5 Remove damaged branches Reason: R1 Sound arboricultural management Reason: R4 To address potential hazard Reason: R6 structural condition T12 Western Red Cedar Spec: S1 Reduce crown by a maximum of n% and reshape Reason: R1 Sound arboricultural management Reason: R2 To ensure future compatibility with site, surroundings and usage T13 Western Red Cedar 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

    Decided 24 Mar 2016 Trees
  • P16/S4885/TPO Granted

    Nuns Acre, Goring, Oxon

    T9 - Remove rougue growth beyond canopy silhouette to enhance appearence T9 Weeping Beech Spec: S1 Reduce crown by a maximum of n% and reshape Spec: S19 Please add the following at the end of all the aprroved works: All pruning cuts must be made at bra

    Decided 22 Jan 2016 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 20 Sep 2017

    Received by South Oxfordshire

  2. 24 Oct 2017

    Decision issued: Application is not yet decided

  3. 15 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

After the decision

South Oxfordshire has decided this application; the outcome above is the register's own wording and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail. 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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