Planning application
Grove Road, Sonning Common
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
1 x Beech - the tree now is more exposed on account of general physiological change, i.e. trees being felled to the north and south to facilitate housing. The tree underwent a canopy reduction approx 6 years ago by Heritage Tree Services Ltd with good advantageous growth response. This tree shows some light inclusion at the southern element of bifurcation and a general lean (stem bias) to the east. I suggest that the regrowth is lightly thinned (branch ends only) by 15%. In order to help mitigate the tight fork bifurcation issues, reduce 1 x stem to the east that overhangs house number 18 should be reduced by 2.0m, carefully shaping back into overall canopy form to leave an attractive flowing canopy outline. A large trench is apparent west of tree and correct tree protection fencing was not in place. This excavation may be within the RPA area as defined by BS5837 so an urgent investigation is recommended to ensure the stability of the tree is not being compromised by nearby development. G1 Group consisting of 41 Beech, 16 Holly, 3 Oak and 2 Rowan trees. 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
As published by the council, reference P17/S5114/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- P17/S5114/TPO
- Type
- Works to TPO
- Status
- Decision Made
- Decision
- Granted As published: Consent TPO works
- Received
- 6 Dec 2017
- Validated
- 6 Dec 2017
- Decided
- 18 Jan 2018
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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6 Dec 2017
Received by South Oxfordshire
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18 Jan 2018
Decision issued: Consent TPO works
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15 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What this grant of permission means
South Oxfordshire granted permission on 18 January 2018, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. 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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P26/S4235/TCA Decided
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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.
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P26/S4118/TPO Decided
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P26/S4579/TCA Decided
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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.