Planning application
17 Sycamore Close Watlington OX49 5LN
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1 Ash - Reduce the height and spread of the southern and eastern crown by up to 1.25 metres, pruning back to approximately the previous reduction points. The crown is currently squat in form, with the majority of growth extending laterally to the northwest and northeast; selectively reduce these areas by up to 2 metres to rebalance the crown and create a more uniform shape. Ensure finishing cuts do not exceed 80mm in diameter. Additionally, remove deadwood throughout the crown and crown lift over the lawn area to achieve approximately 3 metres clearance above ground level. The purpose of these works is to continue the ongoing crown management and create a smaller, less sporadic and better-balanced crown form suited to the current domestic setting.
As published by the council, reference P26/S3738/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- P26/S3738/TPO
- Type
- Works to TPO
- Status
- Decision Made
- Decision
- Granted As published: Consent TPO works
- Received
- 25 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 25 Aug 2026
- Decided
- 28 Sep 2026
- Decision by
- Not Yet Recommended
- Postcode
- OX49 5LN
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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25 Aug 2026
Received by South Oxfordshire
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2 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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28 Sep 2026
Decision issued: Consent TPO works
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4 Seasons Tree Care Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor
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South Oxfordshire granted permission on 28 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.
About tree works applications
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.
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