Johnson Matthey Technology Centre, Blounts Court Road, Sonning Common, RG4 9NH

This site has had 5 applications since 2016: 3 approved, 0 refused.

• P24/S0504/DIS Granted

  Johnson Matthey Technology Centre Blounts Court Road Sonning Common RG4 9NH

  Discharge of condition 6 (Biodiversity Gain Plan (prior to commencement) on application P23/S2159/FUL (Installation of three chiller units to support existing site operations with associated pipework and screening).

  Decided 1 Mar 2024 Conditions
• P22/S4069/TPO Granted

  Johnson Matthey Technology Centre, Blounts Court Road, Sonning Common, RG4 9NH

  Gr1 - Mixed Hazel Conifer Beech Ash (not TPO) - prune back to just beyond kerb up to 3m in height. 301 - Sycamore - (not TPO) - monitor vitality. 303 - Leylandii - (not TPO) - remove broken branch, carry out climbing inspection. - Leylandii - (not TPO) - see observations. 318 - Scots Pine - (not TPO) - monitor development of fruiting body, consider removal. 323 - Cedar - (TPO G2) - maintain clearance of up to 2m. Reduce x1 identified eastern over extended branch by up to 1.5m. Gr2 - Laurel - (not TPO) - ensure adequate clearance by pruning away from structure, broadly as indicated. 351 - Sweet Chestnut - (TPO G5) - reduce height by approx 6m to mitigate changes of further failure. 362 - Beech - (TPO G5) - lift crown to 3m. 431 - Coastal Redwood - (TPO T11) - remove moderate deadwood above 50mm dia. Remove trapped branch. Carry out climbing inspection to ascertain structural condition. 407 - Blue Cedar - (TPO G5) - reduce eastern upper corner by up to 1.5m to suitable secondary growth points. Taper into profile leaving balanced crown. Remove trapped branches. 421 - Snake Bark Maple - (not TPO) - monitor. 458 - Stone Pine - (not TPO) - monitor.

  Decided 20 Dec 2022 Trees
• P21/S2976/TPO Decided

  Johnson Matthey Technology Centre, Blounts Court Road, Sonning Common, RG4 9NH

  301 - Sycamore - prevent further garden waste from being left at base. (G1). 315 - Cypress Monterey - lift selected laterals to allow 4m clearance in height and reduce back 1m from kerb edge (G2). 318 - Scots Pine - no further works at this time (G2). 330 - Redwood x 2 - remove minor deadwood to reduce likelihood of failure (G3). 333 - Lime - remove epicormic growth to 3m above ground level to facilitate future inspection and reinspect (G3). 335 - Lime - reduce back previously pruned branches on south-eastern aspect, back to point of previous pruning to maintain clearance from tank and associated ducting (G3). 337 - Redwood - reduce low southern branches by approx 2m. Remove moderate deadwood to south in lower crown over compound (G3). 339 - Oak - no further works. 341 - Tulip - monitor. 343 - Monkey Puzzle - no works required (T1). 351 - Sweet Chestnut - remove major deadwood (G5). 354 - Lime - remove major deadwood to reduce likelihood of failure (G5). 414 - Holm Oak - no further works. (G5). 348 - Redwood - remove moderate deadwood from lower aspect of crown, to reduce likelihood of failure (G5). 368 - Scots Pine - climbing inspection to further ascertain any decay formation (G5). 369 - Sweet Chestnut - no further works (G5). G4 - Mixed/Oak - no further works. (G5). 386 - Beech - remove moderate deadwood from northern aspect to reduce likelihood of failure (G6). 400 - Spruce - remove moderate deadwood in lower crown to reduce likelihood of failure over footpath. (G6). 400A - Spruce - remove moderate deadwood in lower crown, to reduce likelihood of failure over footpath (G6). 408 - Liquid Amber - fell to ground level. (G6). 395 - Beech - remove moderate deadwood to reduce likelihood of failure over footpath. (G6/G7). 435 - Dawn Redwood - remove moderate deadwood to remove likelihood of failure over footpath (T11). 448 - Oak - remove major deadwood over road to reduce likelihood of failure. Sever ivy to facilitate future inspections. (G8). 456 - Indian Bean Tree - fell to ground level. 459 - Red Oak - remove deadwood to reduce likelihood of failure. Install 1m mulch circle around base of tree. Monitor foliage vigour. (T14). 471 - Cherry - consider felling to ground level. 477 - Yew - trim to contain on footpath side up to approx 4m. G480 - Sycamore - selectively remove low laterals to source to reduce further encroachment issues. 482 - Ash - sever ivy and reinspect unions once ivy has died off. Remove limbs that are growing toward lamp post to provide approx 2m clearance. Remove heavy limb on southeast to primary union. Remove limbs to east to source provide approx 2m clearance. 484 - Ash - raise lower branches to approx 4m. 486 - Sycamore - sever ivy to allow future inspections. Tip back lower branches over street light, to improve light ingress into car park. Monitor condition of wound. G5 - Mixed - sever ivy on ash and beech within group. Raise beech tree over gate entrance to approx 5m, to maintain adequate road clearance. 426 - Hornbeam - dismantle to ground level. Grind resultant stump to approx 300mm below ground level leaving arisings within bole.

  Decided 4 Aug 2021 Trees
• P16/S3787/FUL Granted

  Johnson Matthey Technology Centre Blounts Court Road Sonning Common RG4 9NH

  Alterations to main site entrance to segregate pedestrians from vehicular traffic and to provide improved visibility for pedestrians and vehicles leaving the site. (Amended by plan 16.2311.03A to increase area of walkway to south of Blounts Court Road and provide painted directions for pedestrians).

  Decided 6 Jan 2017 Full applications

1. 24 Jan 2022

   Received by South Oxfordshire

2. 16 Mar 2022

   Decision issued: Cons. TPO rep. conds

3. 12 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• Johnson Matthey Technology Centre Blount's Court Sonning Common RG4 9NH

  P17/S0686/DIS Submitted 20 Feb 2017 50 yards away

  P16/S3787/FUL Alterations to main site entrance to segregate pedestrians from vehicular traffic and to provide visibility for pedestrians and vehicles leaving the site. Discharge of condition 3 - Construction materials.

  Decided Conditions 4 docs

• Johnson Matthey Technology Centre, Blounts Court Road, Sonning Common, RG4 9NH

  P21/S2976/TPO Submitted 30 Jun 2021 50 yards away

  301 - Sycamore - prevent further garden waste from being left at base. (G1). 315 - Cypress Monterey - lift selected laterals to allow 4m clearance in height and reduce back 1m from kerb edge (G2). 318 - Scots Pine - no further works at this time (G2). 330 - Redwood x 2 - remove minor deadwood to reduce likelihood of failure (G3). 333 - Lime - remove epicormic growth to 3m above ground level to facilitate future inspection and reinspect (G3). 335 - Lime - reduce back previously pruned branches on south-eastern aspect, back to point of previous pruning to maintain clearance from tank and associated ducting (G3). 337 - Redwood - reduce low southern branches by approx 2m. Remove moderate deadwood to south in lower crown over compound (G3). 339 - Oak - no further works. 341 - Tulip - monitor. 343 - Monkey Puzzle - no works required (T1). 351 - Sweet Chestnut - remove major deadwood (G5). 354 - Lime - remove major deadwood to reduce likelihood of failure (G5). 414 - Holm Oak - no further works. (G5). 348 - Redwood - remove moderate deadwood from lower aspect of crown, to reduce likelihood of failure (G5). 368 - Scots Pine - climbing inspection to further ascertain any decay formation (G5). 369 - Sweet Chestnut - no further works (G5). G4 - Mixed/Oak - no further works. (G5). 386 - Beech - remove moderate deadwood from northern aspect to reduce likelihood of failure (G6). 400 - Spruce - remove moderate deadwood in lower crown to reduce likelihood of failure over footpath. (G6). 400A - Spruce - remove moderate deadwood in lower crown, to reduce likelihood of failure over footpath (G6). 408 - Liquid Amber - fell to ground level. (G6). 395 - Beech - remove moderate deadwood to reduce likelihood of failure over footpath. (G6/G7). 435 - Dawn Redwood - remove moderate deadwood to remove likelihood of failure over footpath (T11). 448 - Oak - remove major deadwood over road to reduce likelihood of failure. Sever ivy to facilitate future inspections. (G8). 456 - Indian Bean Tree - fell to ground level. 459 - Red Oak - remove deadwood to reduce likelihood of failure. Install 1m mulch circle around base of tree. Monitor foliage vigour. (T14). 471 - Cherry - consider felling to ground level. 477 - Yew - trim to contain on footpath side up to approx 4m. G480 - Sycamore - selectively remove low laterals to source to reduce further encroachment issues. 482 - Ash - sever ivy and reinspect unions once ivy has died off. Remove limbs that are growing toward lamp post to provide approx 2m clearance. Remove heavy limb on southeast to primary union. Remove limbs to east to source provide approx 2m clearance. 484 - Ash - raise lower branches to approx 4m. 486 - Sycamore - sever ivy to allow future inspections. Tip back lower branches over street light, to improve light ingress into car park. Monitor condition of wound. G5 - Mixed - sever ivy on ash and beech within group. Raise beech tree over gate entrance to approx 5m, to maintain adequate road clearance. 426 - Hornbeam - dismantle to ground level. Grind resultant stump to approx 300mm below ground level leaving arisings within bole.

  Decided Trees 3 docs

• Johnson Matthey Technology Centre Blounts Court Road Sonning Common RG4 9NH

  P16/S3787/FUL Submitted 14 Nov 2016 50 yards away

  Alterations to main site entrance to segregate pedestrians from vehicular traffic and to provide improved visibility for pedestrians and vehicles leaving the site. (Amended by plan 16.2311.03A to increase area of walkway to south of Blounts Court Road and provide painted directions for pedestrians).

  Granted Full applications 12 docs

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

  P26/S4118/TPO Submitted 14 Sep 2026 50 yards away

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

  Decided Trees 3 docs

• Johnson Matthey Technology Centre, Blounts Court Road, Sonning Common, RG4 9NH

  P22/S4069/TPO Submitted 8 Nov 2022 50 yards away

  Gr1 - Mixed Hazel Conifer Beech Ash (not TPO) - prune back to just beyond kerb up to 3m in height. 301 - Sycamore - (not TPO) - monitor vitality. 303 - Leylandii - (not TPO) - remove broken branch, carry out climbing inspection. - Leylandii - (not TPO) - see observations. 318 - Scots Pine - (not TPO) - monitor development of fruiting body, consider removal. 323 - Cedar - (TPO G2) - maintain clearance of up to 2m. Reduce x1 identified eastern over extended branch by up to 1.5m. Gr2 - Laurel - (not TPO) - ensure adequate clearance by pruning away from structure, broadly as indicated. 351 - Sweet Chestnut - (TPO G5) - reduce height by approx 6m to mitigate changes of further failure. 362 - Beech - (TPO G5) - lift crown to 3m. 431 - Coastal Redwood - (TPO T11) - remove moderate deadwood above 50mm dia. Remove trapped branch. Carry out climbing inspection to ascertain structural condition. 407 - Blue Cedar - (TPO G5) - reduce eastern upper corner by up to 1.5m to suitable secondary growth points. Taper into profile leaving balanced crown. Remove trapped branches. 421 - Snake Bark Maple - (not TPO) - monitor. 458 - Stone Pine - (not TPO) - monitor.

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• Johnson Matthey Technology Centre Blounts Court Road Sonning Common RG4 9NH

  P24/S0504/DIS Submitted 12 Feb 2024 50 yards away

  Discharge of condition 6 (Biodiversity Gain Plan (prior to commencement) on application P23/S2159/FUL (Installation of three chiller units to support existing site operations with associated pipework and screening).

  Granted Conditions 5 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