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I want to remove the tree completely and plant a new tree (possibly a weeping willow) in its place. The tree, which we think is a beech, is either completely dead or 80% dead (see Photo). It has been steadily losing branches over the past 3 years. This year only about 20% of the remaining canopy came into leaf, and the foliage all died by the beginning of June. We think the problem is that the ground in that spot is particularly marshy in winter - hence our plan to replace the tree with a weeping willow, which should suit the soil conditions. The tree will be cut down and the stump either ground down or dug out completely. The location of the tree is marked with an “X” on the Sketch Plan

Water Lane Brookstones Sydenham Chinnor OX39 4LY

Decision MadeReference: P26/S3398/TCASouth Oxfordshire District Council

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

Application overview

I want to remove the tree completely and plant a new tree (possibly a weeping willow) in its place. The tree, which we think is a beech, is either completely dead or 80% dead (see Photo). It has been steadily losing branches over the past 3 years. This year only about 20% of the remaining canopy came into leaf, and the foliage all died by the beginning of June. We think the problem is that the ground in that spot is particularly marshy in winter - hence our plan to replace the tree with a weeping willow, which should suit the soil conditions. The tree will be cut down and the stump either ground down or dug out completely. The location of the tree is marked with an “X” on the Sketch Plan

Proposal details

Reference
P26/S3398/TCA
Agent
Mr Dominic Pellew

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Water Lane Brookstones Sydenham Chinnor OX39 4LY

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