Planning application
Elmhurst House Manor Road Towersey Thame OX9 3QS
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1 Horse Chestnut - Selective Crown Reduction – Selectively reduce the lateral spread of the tree extending towards the property by up to 2 metres. Reduce the subdominant limb extending towards the parking area by up to 2.5 metres to alleviate loading on the main union. All cuts will be appropriately phased into the remaining crown to maintain a uniform and well-balanced structure. Additionally, remove all major deadwood from the tree (deadwood >25mm in diameter). T2 Ash - Selective Reduction – Selectively reduce the subdominant stem nearest the outbuilding by up to 1.5 metres in lateral spread. All cuts will be appropriately phased into the natural crown line to maintain a uniform and well-balanced canopy. Crown lift by removing the two lowest limbs extending over the roof to achieve a minimum clearance of 4 metres above ground level. Additionally, remove all major deadwood throughout the crown (deadwood >25mm in diameter). Reasons for works: Both trees have previously undergone pruning works and are situated in close proximity to structures. The proposed works are intended to address crown imbalances and any structural defects, while maintaining suitable clearances from the surrounding buildings and allowing the trees and property to coexist in a balanced and sustainable relationship.
As published by the council, reference P26/S1723/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- P26/S1723/TPO
- Type
- Works to TPO
- Status
- Decision Made
- Decision
- Consent TPO works
- Received
- 15 May 2026
- Validated
- 15 May 2026
- Decided
- 16 Jun 2026
- Decision by
- Not Yet Recommended
- Postcode
- OX9 3QS
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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15 May 2026
Received by South Oxfordshire
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16 Jun 2026
Decision issued: Consent TPO works
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9 Aug 2026
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Agent on file, a tree-works contractor
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Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
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