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Grove Road, Sonning Common

Granted South Oxfordshire P17/S5114/TPO Works to TPO

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

  1. 6 Dec 2017

    Received by South Oxfordshire

  2. 18 Jan 2018

    Decision issued: Consent TPO works

  3. 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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