Arbour Rise, Bell Lane, Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, OX10 0QE

1. 9 Jan 2026

   Received by South Oxfordshire

2. 2 Feb 2026

   Decision issued: Consent TPO works

3. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.

More on trees applications in our guide

• Arbour Rise, Bell Lane, Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, OX10 0QE

  P26/S0260/TPO Submitted 28 Jan 2026 0m away

  T9 - Ash (TPO G1) - Reduce crown height and lateral spread by up to 3m, pruning back to suitable growth points. - Pruning cuts should not exceed 60mm. - All pruning cuts must be made at suitable branch junctions, leaving sufficient live growth to maintain or enhance crown form. (Amended specification agreed by Arborite Tree Services on the 23 February 2026 via email)

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• Bell Garage (Brightwell) Ltd High Road Brightwell-cum-Sotwell OX10 0QF

  P17/S0530/FUL Submitted 10 Feb 2017 64m away

  Variation of condition 2 and removal of condition 4 of planning permission P15/S1081/FUL to alter the access to the site. Demolition of existing Garage premises. Erection of a pair of semi-detached dwellings.

  Decided Full applications Demolition 5 docs

• The Orchard High Road Brightwell Cum Sotwell OX10 0PT

  P16/S3958/O Submitted 29 Nov 2016 71m away

  Development of up to 13 new dwellings. (As clarified by Revised planning application forms and Ownership Certificate B and as amended by site location plan showing the extent of ownership and Drawing 15-137-103 showing visibility splays accompanying e-mail from agent received 16 February 2017).

  Decided Outline New dwelling 31 docs
  Major scheme

• 10-11 Datchet Green Brightwell-cum-Sotwell OX10 0QB

  P17/S1141/HH Submitted 23 Mar 2017 81m away

  Proposed ground floor rear extension (As amplified by Arboricultural Information accompanying e-mail from agent received 10 July 2017 and Additional Arboricultural Information received 8 August 2017 and amended by drawings received 24 August 2017 reducing size and position of rear extension)

  Decided Householder Extension 15 docs
  Domestic

• Maple House Bell Lane Brightwell-cum-sotwell Wallingford OX10 0QD

  P26/S3257/HH Submitted 29 Jul 2026 98m away

  Proposed single storey rear extension

  Decided Householder Extension 2 docs
  Small domestic

• Langton House Bell Lane Brightwell-cum-Sotwell OX10 0QD

  P26/S0249/DIS Submitted 28 Jan 2026 98m away

  Discharge of condition 5(Archaeological Watching Brief) on application ref. P25/S2322/HH Single storey front extension, a double storey side extension and alterations

  Decided Conditions Extension 3 docs
  Small domestic

• P26/S3103/TCA Decided

  Dogmore Stoke Row Henley-on-Thames RG9 5PD

  Location of trees - Front garden T.1 Dawn Redwood (Inappropriate location for species, next to road) - Section fell Rear garden T.3 Pine (M) - Section fell Front garden G.1 Neighbours Hazel x 6 and Laurel x 1 - Prune back overhang to boundary T.2 Holly - Fell T.4 Cherry - Fell T.5 Holly - Crown reduce by 30% by removing roughly 2m from the height and 1m from the width G.2 Hazel x 2 (G) - Re-coppice T.6 Hazel (G) - Re-coppice T.7 Apple - Fell T.8 Italian Cypress - Fell

  22 Jul 2026 Trees
• P26/S3161/TPO Granted

  Flint House Henley Park Fawley Henley-on-thames RG9 6HY

  Mature Leylandi tree with a swept butt showing signs of lifting right next to and overhanging neighbouring property. It is proposed to fell the tree to ground level and remove. No replanting is envisaged as there are other trees and shrubs in the hedgerow which will flourish given further light.

  24 Jul 2026 Trees
• P26/S3816/TCA Decided

  Paddock House 8 Brook Street Benson Wallingford OX10 6LQ

  T1 Walnut (h 16m dbh 0.9m) Crown lift lower canopy to give ground clearance of 4m Remove deadwood T2: Sycamore (h14m dbh 0.5m) Reduce height by 3.5m Reduce lateral spread by up to 1.5. to shape and balance T3: Ivy clad dead prunus Fell to ground level T4: Ivy clad dead stump Fell to ground level

  1 Sep 2026 Trees
• P26/S3821/TCA Decided

  Widlake 8A Winterbrook Wallingford OX10 9EA

  Fir tree in front garden - full removal and replacement with more suitable planting for the location.

  1 Sep 2026 Trees
• P26/S3542/TCA Decided

  Flint Cottage Britwell Salome Watlington OX49 5LG

  T1 Acacia - Neighbouring tree close to house. To cut back from house to give 2-3m clearance. To prevent tree touching house. T2 Purple Plum - Tree in rear garden - Tree is reaching the end of its useable life. To remove to ground level.

  13 Aug 2026 Trees