Planning application
Thatchover, 49 Littleworth Road, Benson, Wallingford, OX10 6LY
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
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31 Mar 2026
Received by South Oxfordshire
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28 Apr 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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