Hazel Gardens, Sonning Common

This site has had 7 applications since 2016: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• P19/S3829/TPO Withdrawn

  Hazel Gardens, Sonning Common

  Indian Bean Tree - half has broken off an am fearful of rest coming down onto neighbours cars as it is unsteady and rotton.

  Decided 20 Feb 2019 Trees
• P17/S4959/TPO Decided

  Hazel Gardens, Sonning Common

  T13 - Western Red Cedar T14 - Cypress The two trees next to one another (T13 & T14) have been discussed between myself and Philip Collings as we agree the lower canopys are getting too long and are overhanging the road. Cause for concerns are that residents cars are being scratched and high HGV vehicles (bin lorries) are driving in the middle of the road to avoid the trees. My control method to help improve the problem would be to lift the canopy by 10 ft incrasing headroom and vehicle access. I also suggested to spread any woodchippings under the trees afterwards as the ground is bare and since grass cant grow underneath, it would leave a nice finish after we lift the trees. Residents privacy has been considered, therefore with a 10 ft canopy lift, neighbours would still have a screen. Would a 10 ft canopy lift on both trees be ok to do?

  Submitted 19 May 2017 Trees
• P17/S4960/TPO Decided

  Hazel Gardens, Sonning Common

  T13 & T14 - As discussed with local residents and the parish council T13 & T14 are tall and wide creating lots of shade and block the sun from gardens around. The trees are healthy and are at no risk of falling over from what I can see from my professional background, the trees are well rooted and there are no signs of die back anywhere. To help sunlight access residents gardens and reduce any risk to the trees blowing over, I'm asking consent to reduce the two trees in height by 5 m and to hedge trim/shape the trees leaving a tidy natural finish to the trees. Even by hedge trimming the trees it will promote sunlight into near gardens. Please see photos attached for proposed height reduction.

  Submitted 18 May 2017 Trees
• P17/S4958/TPO Decided

  Hazel Gardens, Sonning Common

  Attend site to look at possibility of removal or reduction of 2 x Conifers to the rear of the property. These trees are situated on raised ground which leads to a significant shade arc being cast across the garden. As discussed, any reduction will be unlikely to improve the situation and possibly be of detriment to the trees going forward as a number of included and multiple stems already exist a reduction will compound these issues leading to increased likelihood of failure. There is a possibility of damage to foundations to rear wall and garage over time, no evidence of this has been observed at present. Therefore removal would be the most practical solution going forward providing the council agree the proposal.

  Submitted 29 Mar 2017 Trees
• P16/S4824/TPO Granted

  Hazel Gardens, Sonning Common

  T1-Oak - Lift to 5.2m Over Road , Remove stubs and one major crossing branch T2-Hawthorn- Suggest trimming away from road T3-Field Maple-no works T4-Silver Birch - Moniter for future damage to fence G1 -Mixed- Ivy Smothered hawthorn fell to ground level , various saplings to be thinned out by 30% leaving the best examples worthy of retention, particulary those in close proximity to outbuilding to prevent potential damage to foundations and walls in time. T8a- ash- Fell subject to ownership clarification T9-Oak - Moniter T12- Field maple - Moniter T13- Red cedar- moniter annually , particulary included stem T14- cypress - moniter annually T15- Judas tree- Tree in private ownership. moniter G1 The group comprising of 7 Ash, 20 Sycamore, 1 Lime, 3 Hazel, 12 Western Red Cedar, 2 Cypress, 3 Hawthorn, 1 Elder and 1 Mountain Ash. Spec: S1 Thin saplings by 30% Spec: S15 Fell tree to ground level. Reason: R1 Sound arboricultural management Reason: R2 To ensure future compatibility with site, surroundings and usage Reason: R7 Close to building T1 Oak Spec: S1 Lift to 5.2m over road 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 T2 Hawthorn Spec: S1 Prune away from road 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

  Decided 5 May 2016 Trees
• P16/S4823/TPO Decided

  Hazel Gardens, Sonning Common

  Mixed- Western red cedars x2 with stem defect require urgent removal

  Decided 23 Apr 2026 Trees

1. 6 Feb 2019

   Received by South Oxfordshire

2. 8 Feb 2019

   Decision issued: Consent TPO works

3. 29 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

South Oxfordshire granted permission on 8 February 2019, 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.

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• P26/S4235/TCA Decided

  Thorpe Farm House Thorpe Street Aston Upthorpe Didcot OX11 9EQ

  T1 - Copper Beech - Reduce branches by approximately 2 metres focusing mainly on lateral branches rather than the top. Lift canopy to provide statutory clearance over the road and clear from service cables. T2 - Tulip Tree - Reduce by approximately 3 metres to restore balance within the crown due to previous limb failure leaving the tree unbalanced. T3 - Horse Chestnut - Reduce by approximately 3 to 4 metres, leaving a natural flowing crown outline and remove major deadwood. T4 - To fell and remove 1 x Yew tree and install eco plugs to prevent re-growth.

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Trees
• 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.

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Trees
• P26/S4118/TPO Decided

  Johnson Matthey Technology Centre, Blount’s Court Road, Sonning Common RG4 9NH

  Carry out all recommended works as listed within the accompanying tree survey document dated 24/08/26

  Received 14 Sep, published by the council 26 Sep 2026 Trees
• P26/S4579/TCA Decided

  St Nicholas House 90 High Street Wallingford OX10 0BW

  Magnolia Tree - 1.5m reduce and height and lateral spread to previous pruning points

  Received 7 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
• 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.

  Received 28 Sep, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees