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March Winds, 5 Blewbury Road, East Hagbourne, OX11 9LE

Decided South Oxfordshire P26/S0438/TCA Works to trees in CA

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

T1 - Norway Maple (Acer platanoides) Location: Rear garden, north-eastern boundary Approximate Height: 8 metres Proposed Works: - Crown reduction of approximately 2.5m - Reduction of lateral spread - Removal of defective co-dominant stem back to union - Alternative: Installation of Cobra dynamic bracing system Reason for Works: The tree contains a co-dominant stem with included bark and structural weakness. Signs of compression, stress, and basal damage are present. Failure may result in damage to nearby property. T2 - Walnut (Juglans regia) Location: Rear garden, northern boundary Approximate Height: 10 metres Proposed Works: - Crown reduction of approximately 3m - Reduction of lateral spread - Canopy rebalancing Reason for Works: The tree has become oversized for its setting and is encroaching on boundaries. Selective reduction will improve structural balance and longevity. T3 - Plum (Prunus domestica) Location: Rear garden, north-western boundary Approximate Height: 8 metres Proposed Works: - Pollarding to reduce height by approximately 3m - Lateral reduction to balanced framework - Light crown thinning Reason for Works: The canopy is congested and structurally unbalanced. Proposed works will improve airflow and stability. General Method Statement All works will be carried out in accordance with BS3998:2010 and HSE guidance. Cuts will be made to suitable growth points. All arisings will be removed unless agreed otherwise.

As published by the council, reference P26/S0438/TCA

Application record

Reference
P26/S0438/TCA
Type
Works to trees in CA
Status
Decision Made
Decision
No obj CA works
Received
13 Feb 2026
Validated
13 Feb 2026
Decided
5 Mar 2026
Postcode
OX11 9LE

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 13 Feb 2026

    Received by South Oxfordshire

  2. 5 Mar 2026

    Decision issued: No obj CA works

  3. 9 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

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Benson Tree Services Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Deeside

Active · incorporated 2025 · Deeside

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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.

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