Planning application
P26/S2525/TCA
Melbury House Fairmile Henley-on-Thames RG9 2LA
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
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
Added to PlanIndex
After the decision
The process from here
The council has decided this application; the published outcome sits in the record above and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail, including any conditions.
If permission was granted, work must normally begin within three years of the decision. If it was refused, the applicant can appeal within the statutory time limit or submit a revised scheme.
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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