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1 - Walnut - removal of low hanging branches overhanging neighbours property, those below 2m, so the lower tree branches are above head height to permit safe use of garden area. Reduce lenght of reachable overhanging branches (up to 4 m from the ground) by, c 1 to 2 m whilst maintaining the shape and health of the tree. 2 - Ornamental Pear - the tree has been badly affected by draught and it has been recommended to remove dead / poor wood and reduce and reshape the the tree to support new growth which may enable it to recover. The reduction will reduce theh diameter of th etree (in plan view) from c. 7m to c. 5m, and retaining height of 4m. 3 - Bramley Apple - Remove dead wood from the underside of the existing canopy maintaing its current shape and tidy up to maintain tree health. Remove low hanging branches back to a height of 1.5 to 2 m from the ground to enable safe passage under the tree and access to adjacent play equipment. 4 - Beech - Reduce height of tree crown by approx 2m to approx.6m, slightly above the ridge of adjacent garage to reduce shading to underplanted hedge and provide space / light for struggling Ash Trees in neighbours garden

Sunningwell House Ashbury Swindon SN6 8LN

Under ConsiderationReference: P26/V4287/TCAVale of White Horse District Council

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Application summary

Status
Under Consideration
Application type
Not published
Received
16 Oct 2026
Validated
Not published
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Vale of White Horse District Council

Application overview

1 - Walnut - removal of low hanging branches overhanging neighbours property, those below 2m, so the lower tree branches are above head height to permit safe use of garden area. Reduce lenght of reachable overhanging branches (up to 4 m from the ground) by, c 1 to 2 m whilst maintaining the shape and health of the tree. 2 - Ornamental Pear - the tree has been badly affected by draught and it has been recommended to remove dead / poor wood and reduce and reshape the the tree to support new growth which may enable it to recover. The reduction will reduce theh diameter of th etree (in plan view) from c. 7m to c. 5m, and retaining height of 4m. 3 - Bramley Apple - Remove dead wood from the underside of the existing canopy maintaing its current shape and tidy up to maintain tree health. Remove low hanging branches back to a height of 1.5 to 2 m from the ground to enable safe passage under the tree and access to adjacent play equipment. 4 - Beech - Reduce height of tree crown by approx 2m to approx.6m, slightly above the ridge of adjacent garage to reduce shading to underplanted hedge and provide space / light for struggling Ash Trees in neighbours garden

Proposal details

Reference
P26/V4287/TCA
Agent
Dr Chris Millard

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Application location

Sunningwell House Ashbury Swindon SN6 8LN

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Tree Work Details & Location PlanSupporting DocumentNot publishedView

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