Cedar House 7 Plowden Park Aston Rowant OX49 5SX

1. 14 May 2026

   Received by South Oxfordshire

2. 15 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Certificate of Lawful Use or Development is Granted

3. 29 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• Chiltern House, 5 Plowden Park, Aston Rowant, OX49 5SX

  P26/S0863/TPO Submitted 18 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  T1 Weeping willow Observations: T1 is a mature weeping willow. On 12/03/26, T1 shed a substantial limb, which narrowly missed a worker on site. Following this, a medium sized branch remained hanging in the canopy and was partially attached. This posed an immediate safety hazard and had the potential to cause injury or damage if it were to fall. We then conducted emergency works 13/03/26. RETROSPECTIVE TPO APPLICATION: 13/03/26 - SBTS email to Planning South - [email protected] 'Good afternoon, We have been called to a residential emergency today at - Chiltern House, 5 Plowden Park, Aston Rowant, OX49 5SX. There is a mature TPO weeping willow on the front boundary which, in yesterday's high wind speeds, has had a significant limb fail. As it stands, another limb has snapped and is currently barely hanging on and will drop at any given moment - see photos attached. This is a kind notification of intent to undergo emergency works, due to the urgent nature of these limb failures. A primary school is located very nearby, which compounds the urgency of these works as a matter of health and safety. We will be attending the property this afternoon to make the tree safe. Any further recommended works will of course be submitted in a planning application. Kindest regards, Estella' Further Observations: A ground level inspection of the tree indicates that it otherwise appears to be in generally healthy condition. There are no visible signs of decay or fungus, and no structural defects present. Following the removal of the hanging branch, a crown reduction of approximately 5 meters is proposed in order to reduce the canopy weight, helping to minimise any further limb failure. The location being near a primary school must be taken into consideration. Recommendations: Crown Reduction - Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 5 metres.

  Granted Trees 2 docs
  Small domestic

• O/S Old School House School Lane Aston Rowant WATLINGTON OX49 5SU

  P21/S0383/T28 Submitted 25 Jan 2021 100 yards away

  Installation of 1 x 10m pole.

  Granted Telecoms 3 docs

• Aston Rowant C of E Primary School, School Lane, Aston Rowant, Oxon, OX49 5SU

  P17/S4548/TCA Submitted 22 Feb 2017 100 yards away

  T1 - Yew tree Reduce crown height by approximately 1-2m Evenly reduce lateral spread by approximately 1-2m around the perimeter of the canopy. Pruning cuts should not exceed 75mm. Lift crown to a height of 3m above ground level. Remove deadwood. All pruning cuts must be made at branch junctions, leaving sufficient live growth to maintain or enhance crown form. Remarks:

  Decided Trees 2 docs

• The Old School House School Lane Aston Rowant Oxon OX49 5SU

  P16/S1925/HH Submitted 3 Jun 2016 100 yards away

  Demolish store, construct timber framed garden room

  Granted Householder Demolition 6 docs
  Small domestic

• Aston Rowant CE School, School Lane, Aston Rowant, Watlington, OX49 5SU

  P17/S4484/TCA Submitted 3 Jan 2017 100 yards away

  T1 - Sycamore T2 - Yew Following a meeting with Tree Surgeon earlier this year, we would like to request the following: Sycamore Tree Removal: These are a clump of semi mature trees that due to their location cannot be allowed to grow to their full size. Request full removal necessary. Also dark and encroaching for private house next door to school property. Yew Tree: Request permission to remove this tree as it is very encroaching on school building due to its size, should removal nt be granted, we would request to reduce and reshape to keep in harmony with its location. We would also be happy to plant a new yew tree in a more appropriate locaiton in the school grounds. Remarks:

  Withdrawn Trees 1 doc

• O/S The Green Watlington OX49 5SX

  P21/S0381/T28 Submitted 25 Jan 2021 100 yards away

  Installation of 1 x 10m pole.

  Granted Telecoms 3 docs

• P26/S2089/LDP Granted

  48 Brook Street Watlington OX49 5JH

  Erection of a single storey outbuilding within the rear garden of the property. The building will be of timber frame construction with external cladding and a flat roof with a maximum height of 2.5 metres. It will be situated 1m from boundary wall. The outbuilding will be used as an art studio incidental to the enjoyment of the dwelling house. It will include a small sink connected to the mains water supply for washing brushes and cleaning materials associated with art activities. It will include electricity supply and ethernet cable.

  Received 5 Jun, published by the council 2 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• P26/S3357/LDP Granted

  12 Sundew Close Didcot OX11 6FP

  Single storey side extension in matching materials

  Received 4 Aug, published by the council 21 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• P26/S3191/LDP Granted

  Hillfoot Sotwell Street Brightwell-cum-sotwell Wallingford OX10 0RQ

  Addition of solar panels to the existing roof on the east and south elevations

  Received 27 Jul, published by the council 15 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• P26/S3975/LDP Decided

  Garden Cottage Gillotts Lane Harpsden Henley-on-Thames RG9 4AY

  Alteration of the existing fencing along the boundary to traditional woven horizontal hazel hurdles.

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 12 Sep 2026 Lawful development
• P26/S3958/LDP Decided

  99 Lydalls Road Didcot OX11 7DT

  Extension and alteration of the existing detached outbuilding to provide a snooker/recreation room ancillary to the main dwelling. The precise siting, dimensions, height and relationship to the site boundaries are shown on the submitted plans and elevations. No new access, street, significant hardstanding or separate means of enclosure are proposed. Drainage will remain within the site.

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 15 Sep 2026 Lawful development