Planning application
Highfield Close, Oxford Road, Thame
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
To either remove the lower branch of the silver birch (as shown in enclosed photos) or remove small stems along branch; to allow light and growth - space for (up to 5) koster oaks planted below, in the hedge. As I explained on the phone, we've just planted x5 quercus koster to replace x2 silver birch removed as part of planning application for a garage at no.33 Oxford Road. (We've planted x3 extra in forward planning, as the 2 remaining birch on our land (no.27) will only last another 5-10 years. We want the quercus to grow up before that happens. The branch shown on doc 2, lower, growing at a right angle to the tree is the one we would like to remove/trim. This will enable the 2 koster quercus to grow properly from below. The house behind, Pemberley, is due to be demolished and rebuilt. G1 9 Birch, 2 Maple, 1 Eucalyptus Spec: S1 Remove the lowest branch in the photos back to source. Reduce decayed main stem down to nearest Reason: R1 Sound arboricultural management Reason: R2 To ensure future compatibility with site, surroundings and usage Spec: S1 appropriate growing point, to reduce risk of branch falling Reason: R1 Sound arboricultural management Reason: R2 To ensure future compatibility with site, surroundings and usage
As published by the council, reference P18/S4876/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- P18/S4876/TPO
- Type
- Works to TPO
- Status
- Decision Made
- Decision
- Granted As published: Consent TPO works
- Received
- 22 Feb 2018
- Validated
- 22 Feb 2018
- Decided
- 27 Mar 2018
Site history
Applications at this address on the South Oxfordshire register
This site has had 4 applications since 2015: 4 approved, 0 refused.
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P17/S5046/TPO Granted
Highfield Close, Oxford Road, Thame
2 x Birch 1 x Sycamore Fell and replace with semi mature Quercus robur or other species to be agreed with LPA arboricultural officer. G1 9 Birch, 2 Maple, 1 Eucalyptus Spec: S16 Fell tree to ground level and grind stump. Spec: S20 Duty to replant, x1 Betulus Perdula + x1 Pinus Sylvestris 10-12cms in girth Reason: R5 Limited amenity value
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P16/S4913/TPO Granted
Highfield Close, Oxford Road, Thame
T1- Beech T2- Ash - Both Reduce back to previous pruning points G2 1 Beech, 1 Ash Spec: S12 Prune back to previous pruning points Reason: R1 Sound arboricultural management Reason: R2 To ensure future compatibility with site, surroundings and usage Spec: S19 Please add the following at the end of all the aprroved works: All pruning cuts must be made at bra
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P15/S4867/TPO Granted
Highfield Close, Oxford Road, Thame
The Silver Birch is approx 90 years old. We want to preserve this tree in good condition for as long as possible. The top has a "Y" shape, formed from x 2 main branches. Our Arborist has advised that it needs a tree brace fitting to prevent one or both top sections from splitting apart. He has noted a mark in the bark in the "join" of the trunk which indicates this may happen. T1 Birch Spec: S11 Install non-invasive brace Reason: R1 Sound arboricultural management Reason: R2 To ensure future compatibility with site, surroundings and usage
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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22 Feb 2018
Received by South Oxfordshire
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27 Mar 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 27 March 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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