Planning application
1 Church Meadow Road Running Past 1 And 2 Church Meadow Watlington OX49 5AG
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
G1 Twin Stem Ash x2 - Fell to ground level and grind out stumps. Reasons for works: The two trees originate from old coppice stools which show signs of internal decay. In addition, both trees are displaying signs of reduced crown vitality consistent with Ash Dieback, which is prevalent throughout the surrounding block of woodland. Due to the location of the trees adjacent to the footpath, removal is recommended to mitigate the risk of failure and to allow for the replanting of alternative species within the area.
As published by the council, reference P26/S1796/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- P26/S1796/TPO
- Type
- Works to TPO
- Status
- Decision Made
- Decision
- Consent TPO works
- Received
- 21 May 2026
- Validated
- 21 May 2026
- Decided
- 5 Jun 2026
- Decision by
- Not Yet Recommended
- Postcode
- OX49 5AG
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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21 May 2026
Received by South Oxfordshire
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5 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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6 documents on file for this application
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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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