Planning application
Lamorna, 219 Greys Road, Henley on Thames, Oxon, RG9 1QN
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T.1 Copper Beech (T4 on TPO) Prune back lower branches to growth points, to give a minimum of 3m clearance to side and roof of house. Crown reduce canopy on house side by approx. 25% of leaf area (this equates to the removal of approx. 1.5 - 2.5 m of the crown spread and the heights), see photo for approx. crown outline after the reduction (please note this image is only a rough guide), leaving tree with natural crown shape for species in line with BS3998. Reasons for works - To contain the size and spread of the tree, to prevent future problems. - The pruning will be carried out in accordance with the guidelines in BS3998 and is therefore is a recognised pruning technique. - The pruning will only remove an estimated 15-20% of the total leaf area of the tree and therefore the overall effect on the tree will be minimal. - Allow more light into the garden and property - To give adequate clearance to the side of the house and the roof. - The trees are obscured, to the most part by the surrounding buildings and other trees. Therefore the removal of the branches will not be highly noticeable from a public area and therefore any loss of visual amenity will be minimal. - The area has plenty of tree cover and therefore any loss of visual amenity will be minimal. - The tree's vitality is good and therefore the pruning will not have a significant detrimental effect on the overall condition of the tree. - The tree has grown significantly since the TPO was placed on it and I do not see it as unreasonable for the home owners to request the specified pruning . Summary The proposed works will make a significant difference to enhance the living conditions for the residents, contain the size of the tree, rectify the problems/worries the tree is causing. This will far out way the minimal loss of visual amenity provided by the small amount of branches that are proposed to be pruned.
As published by the council, reference P21/S3728/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- P21/S3728/TPO
- Type
- Works to TPO
- Status
- Decision Made
- Decision
- Consent TPO works
- Received
- 25 Aug 2021
- Validated
- 25 Aug 2021
- Decided
- 30 Sep 2021
- Postcode
- RG9 1QN
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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25 Aug 2021
Received by South Oxfordshire
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30 Sep 2021
Decision issued: Consent TPO works
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12 Sep 2026
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Beechwood Tree Care Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Reading
Active · incorporated 1999 · Reading
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South Oxfordshire granted permission on 30 September 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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