Skip to content
PlanIndex Get alerts
Menu

Planning application

Chestnut Corner, 6B Summerfield Rise, Goring, RG8 0DS

Decided South Oxfordshire P25/S3878/TPO Works to TPO

Works: Trees

Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.

Proposal

Horse Chestnut (T7) - Take down to leave a standing trunk for wildlife habitat. Reasons for proposed surgery: - The tree has established, significant bacterial canker which has been present for at least ten years, as well as leaf miner that adversely affects the tree's ability to withstand the canker (as its photosynthetic capability is severely compromised). This condition is steadily worsening, evidenced by staining of the bark and exudation becoming more prevalent every year. - The tree is bifurcated, which is concerning due to its proximity to the owners' house, neighbouring properties and a well-used public footpath. It is evident that should any significant part of the canopy fail, the owners and others will be adversely affected or indeed injured. This seems highly likely, not least due to its declining condition and exposure to the prevailing south-westerly wind and the increasing frequency of storms. - The entire garden is dominated by the tree. This means the owners' children are at risk whenever they play in the garden, since branches may fail at any time. - The tree was only originally protected to limit overdevelopment of the site (i.e. onto Cow Hill behind) which was achieved, and not because this tree has any significant public amenity value, nor is it rare or of historical importance. The owners are extremely willing to replant. Suggested replacement species: Liquidambar styraciflua 'Worplesdon'. This tree is ideally suited to the soil type of the site, has attractive foliage and resplendent autumn colour, and will attain a similar height at maturity to the tree being removed.

As published by the council, reference P25/S3878/TPO

Application record

Reference
P25/S3878/TPO
Type
Works to TPO
Status
Decision Made
Decision
Cons. TPO rep. conds
Received
4 Dec 2025
Validated
4 Dec 2025
Decided
19 Jan 2026
Postcode
RG8 0DS

Site history

Applications at this address on the South Oxfordshire register

This site has had 2 applications since 2021: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • P21/S4794/DIS Granted

    Chestnut Corner 6B Summerfield Rise Goring RG8 0DS

    Discharge of condition 4 (Tree Protection) in application P20/S4126/HH. Construction of single storey rear and side extensions with the addition of a dormer window and roof light to existing pitched roof.

    Decided 7 Jan 2022 Conditions

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 4 Dec 2025

    Received by South Oxfordshire

  2. 19 Jan 2026

    Decision issued: Cons. TPO rep. conds

  3. 9 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

2 documents on file for this application

A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.

Watch members (£5 a month) open the document list from here.

Open the documents

After the decision

South Oxfordshire has decided this application; the outcome above is the register's own wording and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About tree works applications

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • 5D Summerfield Rise Goring Reading RG8 0DS

    P26/S3570/HH Submitted 14 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    Conversion of integral garage to become habitable internal space. Alterations to external doors to become windows. Creation of new off street parking space.

    Granted Householder Windows or glazing 13 docs
    Domestic

  • Land to the rear of 3 & 4 Summerfield Rise, Goring, RG8 0DS

    P26/S3627/DIS Submitted 19 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    Discharge of condition 7(bat boxes) and general BNG on application ref. P25/S0352/FUL Erection of two 3-bedroom dwellings.

    Decided Conditions 6 docs

  • 14B Summerfield Rise Goring RG8 0DS

    P14/S2117/HH Submitted 4 Jul 2014 50 yards away

    Additions, bathroom, dining/kitchen and garage. As amended by revised floor and elevation plan and Design & Access Statement received on 29 August 2014 confirming that no first floor accommodation or dormer windows are proposed.

    Granted Householder Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 18 docs
    Domestic

  • 4 Summerfield Rise Goring RG8 0DS

    P25/S2930/DIS Submitted 18 Sep 2025 50 yards away

    Discharge of conditions 3(reptiles), 4(trees), 5(SUDS), 6(cycles) and 7(biodiversity enhancements) on application ref. P25/S0352/FUL (Erection of two 3-bedroom dwellings).

    Granted Conditions Trees 12 docs

  • 5C Summerfield Rise Goring Reading RG8 0DS

    P26/S1956/HH Submitted 1 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    Conversion of integral garage to become habitable internal space. Alterations to external doors to become windows. Creation of new off street parking space.

    Granted Householder Windows or glazing 13 docs
    Domestic

  • 4 Summerfield Rise Goring RG8 0DS

    P25/S3177/DIS Submitted 7 Oct 2025 50 yards away

    Discharge of conditions 5 (Surface Water Drainage) and 6 (Cycle Parking Facilities) on application ref. P25/S0352/FUL (Erection of two 3-bedroom dwellings).

    Granted Conditions 8 docs

In South Oxfordshire

  • 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