4 The Meadows Watlington OX49 5JN

1. 29 Jul 2026

   Received by South Oxfordshire

2. 10 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 15 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 21 Aug 2026

   Status changed to Under Consideration

   Previously Undecided.

5. 2 Sep 2026

   Decision issued: No obj CA works

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• 1 The Meadows, Watlington, OX49 5JN

  P21/S2999/TCA Submitted 30 Jun 2021 50 yards away

  We have an ash tree which has a branch overhanging a neighbours garage. We have been asked by the neighbour to remove the branch as they are worried it could fall on their property. It is also over a footpath.

  Decided Trees 2 docs

• 2 The Meadows, Watlington, Oxon, OX49 5JN

  P15/S4526/TCA Submitted 16 Jun 2015 50 yards away

  T1 - Robinia Frisia T2 - Silver Birch T1 - Robinia Frisia - fell to ground level. This tree has succumbed to Phytophthora type disease and is now almost completely dead. T2 - Silver Birch - Crown reduce by 15% to reduce height by 2 metres and the radial spread by up to 1 metre. This tree is quite tall and slender. The pruning is to improve the overall shape, balance and amenity value of this tree. Remarks:

  Decided Trees 2 docs

• Land to west of 1 Church Meadow (Little Orchard), Watlington, Oxon, OX49 5AG

  P21/S4732/TPO Submitted 4 Nov 2021 50 yards away

  T7 - Horse Chestnut. Remove lower growth to raise crown to around 4 meters over the ground (TPO 17S35).

  Granted Trees 2 docs

• 1 Church Meadow Road Running Past 1 And 2 Church Meadow Watlington OX49 5AG

  P26/S1796/TPO Submitted 21 May 2026 50 yards away

  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.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• 1 Church Meadow, Watlington, Oxon, OX49 5AG

  P21/S4731/TCA Submitted 4 Nov 2021 50 yards away

  G1 - Leyland Cypress (Approx 5 trees forming dense, tall unified block of growth). Reduce the overall height of these boundary trees to 5-6 meters and trim the lateral foliage on side of applicants garden, removing only around 0.5 meters growth. T2 - Sycamore. Remove. This tree has a somewhat etiolated form without space to develop good structure due to surrounding tree growth. T3 - London Plane. Selectively tip reduce the lateral branch spread across applicants garden by 2-3 meters pruning to suitable strong growth points. T4 - Yew. Crown reduce the height and spread by 1 meter. T5 - Lime. Remove lower growth to raise crown to 4.5 -5 meters over the ground. Tip reduce lateral crown spread across applicants garden by 1- 1.5 meters. T6 - Walnut. Remove. This is a low quality tree without space to develop. T7 - Horse Chestnut. Remove lower growth to raise crown to around 4 meters over the ground (TPO 17S35). All of this work is designed increase the sense of light and space within the applicants garden which has fairly large and mature tree growth on 3 sides as well as the tree growth within the garden itself. G1 is growing within the garden of 2 Church Meadow T2 & T3 are growing within the churchyard of St Leonards Church. T4,5 & 6 are growing within applicants garden. T7 is growing on land to the West of the applicants garden.

  Decided Trees 2 docs

• 1 Church Meadow, Road running past 1 and 2 Church Meadow, Watlington, OX49 5AG

  P26/S0266/TCA Submitted 29 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  T1 Horse Chestnut - Re-Pollard - Remove all secondary growth back to the previously established pollard points on the main scaffold limbs. The objective of the works is to manage the tree in a manner consistent with the precedent set by previous management.

  Decided Trees 2 docs

• 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