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Elmhurst House Manor Road Towersey Thame OX9 3QS

Granted South Oxfordshire P26/S1723/TPO Works to TPO

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
Granted As published: 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

  1. 15 May 2026

    Received by South Oxfordshire

  2. 16 Jun 2026

    Decision issued: Consent TPO works

  3. 9 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

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4 Seasons Tree Care Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor

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What this grant of permission means

South Oxfordshire granted permission on 16 June 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. 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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