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

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

• 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
• P22/S0302/TPO Decided

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

  1. T368 Scots Pine in decline a. Fell to just above ground level

  Decided 16 Mar 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. 12 Feb 2024

   Received by South Oxfordshire

2. 1 Mar 2024

   Decision issued: Fully Discharged

3. 12 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

South Oxfordshire granted permission on 1 March 2024, 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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• 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, 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

  P22/S0302/TPO Submitted 24 Jan 2022 50 yards away

  1. T368 Scots Pine in decline a. Fell to just above ground level

  Decided Trees 2 docs

• The Granary, Blounts Farm Blounts Court Road Sonning Common RG4 9PA

  P19/S3176/LDE Submitted 10 Oct 2019 150 yards away

  Use of building for offices, storage and communal toilets

  Granted Lawful development 9 docs

• P26/S2980/S73 Granted

  Rectory Pavilion, Chinnor Rugby Football Club Kingsey Road Thame OX9 3JL

  Variation of condition 4 (Hours of use of floodlighting), of planning permission P26/S1549/FUL (Construction of 8 floodlights with luminaires to provide floodlighting to existing rugby pitch following removal of existing lights).

  Received 16 Jul, published by the council 5 Aug 2026 Conditions
• P26/S3564/DIS Granted

  Newlands, Northend, Henley-on-Thames, RG9 6LQ

  Discharge of conditions 7 (surface water drainage works) and 8 (foul drainage works) on application ref. P25/S0770/S73 Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) on application P23/S2783/FUL (Demolition of the existing dwelling and erection of replacement dwelling with associated parking and landscaping) - brick work in lieu of render.

  Received 14 Aug, published by the council 21 Aug 2026 Conditions
• P26/S2573/DIS Granted

  The Boathouse, 2 The Moorings, Sheepwash Lane, Whitchurch-on-Thames, RG8 7RA

  Discharge of Conditions 5 (Construction Environmental Management Plan), 6 (Bat & Bird Boxes) and 7 (Lighting) on Planning Permission P26/S0178/FUL (Demolition of existing and construction of a self-build replacement boathouse incorporating a wet dock, dry boat store and workshop at ground level, with two-bedroom residential accommodation above).

  Received 17 Jun, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Conditions
• P26/S3287/DIS Granted

  Two Tanners Cottages 25 Tanners Lane Chalkhouse Green Reading RG4 9AE

  Discharge of conditions 6(construction method statement for bats) and 7(enhancements for bats (and nesting birds)) on application ref. P24/S3165/HH Two storey side/rear extension. Single storey rear extension. Front porch extension.

  Received 30 Jul, published by the council 15 Aug 2026 Conditions
• P26/S1773/DIS Granted

  Land at Oxford Brookes University Wheatley Campus Waterperry Road Holton OX33 1HX

  Discharge condition(s) 8 (Drainage details) on planning application P17/S4254/O. Outline planning application, with all matters reserved for subsequent approval except details of vehicular access, for demolition of all existing structures and redevelopment of the site with up to 500 dwellings and associated works including; engineering operations, including site clearance, remediation, remodelling and deposition of inert fill material arising from demolition on site; installation of new and modification of existing services and utilities; construction of foul and surface water drainage systems, including SuDS; creation of noise mitigation bund and fencing; creation of public open space, leisure, sport and recreation facilities including equipped play areas; ecological mitigation works; construction of a building for community/sport use and associated car parking; construction of internal estate roads, private drives and other highways infrastructure and construction of pedestrian footpaths.

  Received 19 May, published by the council 29 Jul 2026 Conditions