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Thatchover, 49 Littleworth Road, Benson, Wallingford, OX10 6LY

Decided South Oxfordshire P26/S0999/TCA Works to trees in CA

Works: Trees Small domestic

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Proposal

Site Description The tree is located within the rear annex garden area of the property at 49 Littleworth Road, Benson. A site plan/image has been provided showing the tree location marked with a red arrow. Tree Details T1 - Scots Pine (Pinus sylvestris) -Approximate height: 15 metres -Mature specimen -Located in close proximity to boundary wall structure Proposed Works -Removal of T1 (Scots Pine) down to ground level Reason for Works The basal root system of the tree is causing damage to the adjacent wall structure. This is resulting in visible structural movement and presents a foreseeable risk to both property and persons. Due to: -The size and maturity of the tree -Its close proximity to the structure -Ongoing root-related damage

As published by the council, reference P26/S0999/TCA

Application record

Reference
P26/S0999/TCA
Type
Works to trees in CA
Status
Decision Made
Decision
No obj CA works
Received
31 Mar 2026
Validated
31 Mar 2026
Decided
28 Apr 2026
Decision by
Not Yet Recommended
Postcode
OX10 6LY

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 31 Mar 2026

    Received by South Oxfordshire

  2. 28 Apr 2026

    Decision issued: No obj CA works

  3. 9 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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After the decision

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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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