Planning application
P26/S1884/TPO
111 Brook Street Benson Wallingford OX10 6LJ
Proposal
T1 Sycamore — protected by TPO 18/1999 Species: Sycamore Tree reference: T1, as identified in TPO 18/1999 and shown on the attached sketch plan Location: Western boundary of Brookside, Brook Street, Benson, adjacent to 111 Brook Street, Benson, OX10 6LJ Proposed works: Selective lateral reduction of the house-facing side of the crown, pruning branches back to suitable growth points, broadly to the red line shown on the attached annotated photograph, to provide approximately 3 metres clearance from the roof ridge, roof slopes, gutters, gullies and Velux roof windows of 111 Brook Street. The works are to be carried out by a suitably qualified and insured arborist in accordance with BS 3998, retaining the natural form, balance and amenity value of the tree as far as practicable. This is not an application to fell the tree, top the tree, or carry out a general heavy crown reduction. The proposal is for limited, targeted pruning on the house-facing side only. Reasons for works: The tree canopy is close to the house and contributes to bird fouling on the patio and Velux roof windows, leaves and debris collecting in gutters and gullies, and shading/restricted airflow contributing to moss growth on the roof. The proposed pruning is intended to create a practical maintenance clearance while retaining the tree. Replacement planting: Not applicable, as the tree is not proposed to be felled.
As published by the council, reference P26/S1884/TPO
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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27 May 2026
Received by South Oxfordshire
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9 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Consent TPO works
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29 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
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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