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Tree Details: T1 - Norway Spruce (Picea abies). A mature Norway spruce located at the rear of the premises on the most northern side of the garden, as identified on the attached site photograph and aerial image (marked T1). Approximate height: 45 feet (13.7 metres). Proposed Works to T1. Permission is sought to carry out the following works: -Reduce overall height by up to 3.5 metres. -Reduce lateral spread by up to 1.5 metres throughout the canopy. -Prune and shape to promote a natural, balanced conical form. All pruning cuts will be made back to suitable growth points in accordance with good arboricultural practice and BS3998:2010 - Tree Work Recommendations. Reason for Works: The proposed works are required to: -Maintain the tree at a suitable size for its setting. -Improve structural balance and long-term stability. -Reduce excessive shading and wind loading. -Support the ongoing health and amenity value of the tree. The works are for routine arboricultural management purposes only and do not involve removal. Supporting Information: -A site photograph identifying T1 is attached. -An aerial image showing the position of T1 is attached. -The tree is marked clearly for identification purposes. Contractor Details: Benson Tree Services Ltd Contact: Andrew Reetun All works will be undertaken by a qualified and fully insured arborist. Declaration: The proposed works comply with current arboricultural best practice and are intended to preserve the long-term health and amenity value of the tree.

Cobblestones, 7 Blewbury Road, East Hagbourne, OX11 9LE

Decision MadeReference: P26/S0700/TCASouth Oxfordshire District Council

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Application location

Cobblestones, 7 Blewbury Road, East Hagbourne, OX11 9LE

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Application summary

Status
Decision Made
Application type
Not published
Received
5 Mar 2026
Validated
Not published
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
South Oxfordshire District Council

Application overview

Tree Details: T1 - Norway Spruce (Picea abies). A mature Norway spruce located at the rear of the premises on the most northern side of the garden, as identified on the attached site photograph and aerial image (marked T1). Approximate height: 45 feet (13.7 metres). Proposed Works to T1. Permission is sought to carry out the following works: -Reduce overall height by up to 3.5 metres. -Reduce lateral spread by up to 1.5 metres throughout the canopy. -Prune and shape to promote a natural, balanced conical form. All pruning cuts will be made back to suitable growth points in accordance with good arboricultural practice and BS3998:2010 - Tree Work Recommendations. Reason for Works: The proposed works are required to: -Maintain the tree at a suitable size for its setting. -Improve structural balance and long-term stability. -Reduce excessive shading and wind loading. -Support the ongoing health and amenity value of the tree. The works are for routine arboricultural management purposes only and do not involve removal. Supporting Information: -A site photograph identifying T1 is attached. -An aerial image showing the position of T1 is attached. -The tree is marked clearly for identification purposes. Contractor Details: Benson Tree Services Ltd Contact: Andrew Reetun All works will be undertaken by a qualified and fully insured arborist. Declaration: The proposed works comply with current arboricultural best practice and are intended to preserve the long-term health and amenity value of the tree.

Proposal details

Reference
P26/S0700/TCA
Agent
Benson Tree Services

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02042026 161703 No objection to CA worksApplication FormNot publishedView
P26-S0700-TCAApplication FormNot publishedView

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