Planning application
Britwell House, Section of B4009 between Turners Green And Grove Lane, Britwell Salome, OX49 5LJ
Works: Trees Small domestic
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Proposal
T1 Silver Maple - Fell to ground level. T2 Poplar - Fell to ground level. T3 Sycamore - Fell to ground level. T4 Silver Maple - Fell to ground level. T5 Cherry - Fell to ground level. T6 Silver Maple - Fell to ground level. T7 Field Maple - Selective crown reduction - Reduce the one large, over-extended limb by up to 3.5 metres. Reduce the remaining growth extending over the fences by up to 1.5 metres, and remove all deadwood from the crown. Reasons for Works: T1 & T6: Both trees have decay pockets at the base with multiple entry points. There is evidence that these have coalesced, compromising the structural integrity of the trees and rendering them unsuitable for retention. T2: There is evidence of suspected Sesia apiformis, consistent with the numerous exit holes around the base of the tree. In addition, there appears to be browsing damage around the majority of the basal area. As a result, decay has developed at the base of the tree, making it unsuitable for retention. T3: The tree is in a terminal state of decline, having already shed approximately half of its upper crown. There are a number of unidentified fungal brackets present within the upper canopy; however, due to their location they cannot be clearly identified. Given the tree's condition and the presence of a regularly used garden path beneath, the tree is no longer suitable for retention. T5: Historic basal failure has led to the onset of decay, and retention of the tree is no longer practical. T7: The tree has historic limb failure with a large decay pocket extending down the stem. The proposed works are to reduce end weight and minimise the risk of further failure and potential damage to the horse stable below.
As published by the council, reference P26/S0317/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- P26/S0317/TCA
- Type
- Works to trees in CA
- Status
- Decision Made
- Decision
- No obj CA works
- Received
- 2 Feb 2026
- Validated
- 2 Feb 2026
- Decided
- 12 Feb 2026
- Postcode
- OX49 5LJ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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2 Feb 2026
Received by South Oxfordshire
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12 Feb 2026
Decision issued: No obj CA works
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9 Aug 2026
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
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About tree works applications
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Decided Trees 2 docs -
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T1 - Ash T2 - Beech T3 - Sycamore T4 - Beech T5 - Sycamore T6 - Sycamore T7 - Sycamore T8 - Lime T9 - Copper Beech T1 - Ash in frnt of main house Fell - reason for recommended works - health and safety T2 - Decayed Beech by pond Fell - reason for recommended works - health and safety T3 - Leaning decayed Sycamore stem by side of pond Reduce by approxmately 50% and reshape - reason for recommended works - health and safety. T4 - Decayed Beech by overhead power lines To reduce by approximately 50% and reshape - reason for recommended works - health and safety. T5 - Small dead stem on adjacent Sycamore Remove - reason for recommended works - health and safety. Trees beside driveway T6 - Leaning Sycamore stem with severe decay at base Fell in one section into field - reason for recommended works - health and safety. T7 - Adjacent dead twin stem Sycamore Fell as above - reason for recommended works - health and safety. T8 - Leaning Lime tree near to gate house Severe decay at base of main stem. Fell to ground level - reason for recommended works - health and safety. T9 - Large Copper Beech to rear of main house To carry out an internal decay test and report findings together with recommendations for any remedial works if found to be required. Remarks:
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