Box Tree Cottage, Box Tree Lane, Postcombe, OX9 7DY

This site has had 2 applications since 2020: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• P20/S4587/TPO Granted

  Box Tree Cottage, Box Tree Lane, Postcombe, OX9 7DY

  T1 - Ash - The first tree north of the metal gate is a multi-stemmed ash with rotting remains of fruiting bodies at its base which I believe belong to the wood decaying fungus Cerioporus squamosus. Two of this tree's stems lean across the footpath towards Box Tree Cottage and, given the presence of wood-decaying fungi, heavy lean and likelihood of ash dieback infection, I recommend these two stems are removed. G1 - Further north up the footpath, approximately two thirds up the plot boundary, opposite Box Tree Cottage's garden sheds, there are three sycamore with extensive basal decay. Two of these are large multi-stemmed specimens while the worst decayed middle tree is smaller and single- stemmed (photograph 3). Given their bias across the footpath and towards the property opposite, these three trees should be felled low to ground level, retaining the coppice stools if possible. The middle tree described above should be removed as soon as practically possible to pre-empt its failure. T2- North again, just beyond the sycamores described above, is a single-stemmed ash which in the gusty weather had an unusual, uneven sway which I interpreted as suggestive of stem decay (photograph 4). There are cavities at approximately 5 metres above ground level which would appear to have good habitat potential. I suggest the canopy of this tree, which looks to be in poor condition anyway, is removed to leave a monolith of up to 7 metres height. This will have the double effect of retaining habitat while removing any hazard posed.

  Decided 18 Feb 2021 Trees

1. 21 Jun 2021

   Received by South Oxfordshire

2. 29 Jul 2021

   Decision issued: Consent TPO works

3. 12 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

South Oxfordshire granted permission on 29 July 2021, 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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• Buddleia Cottage Postcombe Oxfordshire Thame OX9 7DY

  P26/S1150/HH Submitted 15 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Double Storey Side & Rear Extensions

  Granted Householder Extension 14 docs
  Domestic

• Beechgrove Farm Thame Road Postcombe OX9 7DY

  P17/S0012/AG Submitted 3 Jan 2017 50 yards away

  Erection of a steel portal framed building to store grain and equipment.

  Decided Other 11 docs

• Box Tree Cottage, Box Tree Lane, Postcombe, OX9 7DY

  P20/S4587/TPO Submitted 30 Nov 2020 50 yards away

  T1 - Ash - The first tree north of the metal gate is a multi-stemmed ash with rotting remains of fruiting bodies at its base which I believe belong to the wood decaying fungus Cerioporus squamosus. Two of this tree's stems lean across the footpath towards Box Tree Cottage and, given the presence of wood-decaying fungi, heavy lean and likelihood of ash dieback infection, I recommend these two stems are removed. G1 - Further north up the footpath, approximately two thirds up the plot boundary, opposite Box Tree Cottage's garden sheds, there are three sycamore with extensive basal decay. Two of these are large multi-stemmed specimens while the worst decayed middle tree is smaller and single- stemmed (photograph 3). Given their bias across the footpath and towards the property opposite, these three trees should be felled low to ground level, retaining the coppice stools if possible. The middle tree described above should be removed as soon as practically possible to pre-empt its failure. T2- North again, just beyond the sycamores described above, is a single-stemmed ash which in the gusty weather had an unusual, uneven sway which I interpreted as suggestive of stem decay (photograph 4). There are cavities at approximately 5 metres above ground level which would appear to have good habitat potential. I suggest the canopy of this tree, which looks to be in poor condition anyway, is removed to leave a monolith of up to 7 metres height. This will have the double effect of retaining habitat while removing any hazard posed.

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• Highfield Lower Road Postcombe OX9 7DU

  P19/S4596/FUL Submitted 16 Dec 2019 200 yards away

  Construction of new house

  Granted Full applications 11 docs

• Adwell Farm Cottage Box Tree Lane Postcombe ( In the parish of Lewknor) OX9 7DT

  P14/S3439/HH Submitted 28 Oct 2014 250 yards away

  Construction of dormer window on rear elevation.

  Granted Householder Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 9 docs
  Domestic

• Land to the east of Rowan Lower Road Postcombe OX9 7DU

  P19/S2403/FUL Submitted 29 Jul 2019 250 yards away

  Change of use of land from agricultural to domestic garden land and erection of a detached two-bay garage.

  Granted Full applications 7 docs

• 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