Planning application
Melbury House Fairmile Henley-on-Thames RG9 2LA
Works: Trees
Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.
Proposal
T1 Horse Chestnut - Fell to ground level. Reason for Works – The tree has a large historic wound located at approximately 8 metres above ground level on the codominant stem that extends over the office building. Inspection of this wound has identified extensive associated decay. From approximately this point, there are also signs of significant bark delamination extending down the stem and through the main union to ground level. This is considered to represent a substantial structural defect that may compromise the long-term stability of the tree. In addition, the tree was crown reduced approximately five years ago, and the subsequent regrowth has been noticeably below what would typically be expected. This is considered indicative of declining crown vitality and reduced vigour. Given the extent of the structural defects, evidence of decay, reduced vitality, and the tree's close proximity to the office building, removal of the tree is considered to be the most appropriate and prudent management option in order to mitigate the risk of failure.
As published by the council, reference P26/S2525/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- P26/S2525/TCA
- Type
- Works to trees in CA
- Status
- Decision Made
- Decision
- No obj CA works
- Received
- 22 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 22 Jun 2026
- Decided
- 13 Jul 2026
- Decision by
- Not Yet Recommended
- Postcode
- RG9 2LA
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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22 Jun 2026
Received by South Oxfordshire
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13 Jul 2026
Decision issued: No obj CA works
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29 Jul 2026
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4 Seasons Tree Care Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor
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