Bathlyn 3 The Chestnuts Shiplake Henley-on-Thames RG9 3JZ

1. 16 Jul 2026

   Received by South Oxfordshire

2. 9 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. 15 Aug 2026

   Status changed to Under Consideration

   Previously Undecided.

4. 1 Sep 2026

   Decision issued: Consent TPO works

South Oxfordshire granted permission on 1 September 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.

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.

• 5 The Chestnuts, Lower Shiplake, RG9 3JZ

  P21/S3088/TPO Submitted 7 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  We have a Sweet Chestnut tree (T1 on map) subject to a Tree Preservation Order (64/2009 (your previous ref: 09S64-1718)) situated in our front garden. Unfortunately the tree has deteriorated in health in the past few years. In 2019, I asked for a professional opinion from Jasper Fulford-Dobson who advised to keep a watching brief but as >50% of the tree seemed to be dead (not in leaf at all), he suspected the tree was dying and would not recover. His thought was that it was caused by Sweet Chestnut blight. His report is enclosed from 2019 The tree has declined in health since the report therefore it is with a heavy heart that I am requesting permission to fell the tree. It straddles both No.4 and our house at No.5 and there are now obvious large branches that represent a risk to cars, property and life. I contacted Jasper (in May) in an email correspondence with the following reply "Sounds like there is little hope of recovery and the tree has reached the end of its safe and useful life"

  Decided Trees 3 docs

• 5 The Chestnuts Lower Shiplake RG9 3JZ

  P16/S0482/HH Submitted 10 Feb 2016 50 yards away

  First floor front extension

  Granted Householder Extension 6 docs
  Domestic

• 5 The Chestnuts Lower Shiplake RG9 3JZ

  P18/S0514/HH Submitted 13 Feb 2018 50 yards away

  New pitched roofs to front dormer windows

  Granted Householder Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 6 docs
  Domestic

• 2 The Chestnuts Lower Shiplake Oxon RG9 3JZ

  P15/S1017/HH Submitted 30 Mar 2015 50 yards away

  Erection of part two storey, part single storey front extensions, first floor side extension over garage and two storey side and rear extension behind garage (amendments to driveway alterations as shown on amended plans received 2nd June 2015).

  Granted Householder Extension 20 docs
  Small domestic

• 8 The Chestnuts, Lower Shiplake, RG9 3JZ

  P26/S0624/TPO Submitted 26 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  London Plane Situated to the southern boundary of the parcel of land which constitutes the front garden of the property known as Tideway, 8 The Chestnuts; shown on the plan at Grid Reference SU 7713 7948. We propose to reduce the height by approximately 2-3 metres and spread by approximately 2-3 metres, as it has become disproportionately large for its location in close proximity to the house. Due to concerns that its continued growth may give rise to future issues affecting the property and driveway, and given the well-documented mature size and vigorous growth habit of London Plane, we seek to manage the tree proactively and maintain it at a more appropriate and sustainable size. 8 The Chestnuts Tree Work Plan Proposal.pdf

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• 1 The Chestnuts Crowsley Road Lower Shiplake Oxon RG9 3JZ

  P17/S0858/HH Submitted 2 Mar 2017 50 yards away

  To demolish the existing front entrance porch and cloakroom and construct entrance hall with cloakroom.

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition 8 docs
  Small domestic

• P26/S4235/TCA Decided

  Thorpe Farm House Thorpe Street Aston Upthorpe Didcot OX11 9EQ

  T1 - Copper Beech - Reduce branches by approximately 2 metres focusing mainly on lateral branches rather than the top. Lift canopy to provide statutory clearance over the road and clear from service cables. T2 - Tulip Tree - Reduce by approximately 3 metres to restore balance within the crown due to previous limb failure leaving the tree unbalanced. T3 - Horse Chestnut - Reduce by approximately 3 to 4 metres, leaving a natural flowing crown outline and remove major deadwood. T4 - To fell and remove 1 x Yew tree and install eco plugs to prevent re-growth.

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Trees
• P26/S4236/TPO Granted

  1 Sherwood Gardens Henley-on-thames RG9 1QJ

  T1 Copper Beech. Low canopy over road and footpath. To raise canopy to statutory clearances, (5.2m over road, 2.5m over footpath). To remove deadwood greater than 60mm over road and footpath, for safety purposes, minimising any chance for larger falling deadwood in windy conditions.

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 2 Oct 2026 Trees
• P26/S4118/TPO Decided

  Johnson Matthey Technology Centre, Blount’s Court Road, Sonning Common RG4 9NH

  Carry out all recommended works as listed within the accompanying tree survey document dated 24/08/26

  Received 14 Sep, published by the council 26 Sep 2026 Trees
• P26/S4579/TCA Decided

  St Nicholas House 90 High Street Wallingford OX10 0BW

  Magnolia Tree - 1.5m reduce and height and lateral spread to previous pruning points

  Received 7 Oct, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees
• P26/S4354/TPO Granted

  Henley College Deanfield Avenue Henley-on-thames RG9 1UH

  Ash (T2 of TPO 09/2019) - Reduce back crown over single storey block D4 by a maximum of 4m at its widest point (work mainly relates to over extended limbs over roof). Reduce back low branches over the roof to create 3m clearance. Cutback branches from front of the adjacent building (D6) to create 2-3m clearance. To help balance the crown, reduce remaining crown by approx. 2m. To avoid altering the balance of the tree as a whole, the crown of the tree should be reduced in proportion to its original shape. All pruning cuts must be made at branch junctions, leaving sufficient live growth to maintain or enhance crown form.

  Received 28 Sep, published by the council 11 Oct 2026 Trees