17 Sycamore Close, Watlington, OX49 5LN Data via plota.co.uk
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. Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Approved on 28 Sept 2026 · Last checked 1 Oct 2026
Documents 1
Application forms 1
Site constraints 5
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Important details
- Council
- South Oxfordshire
- Application type
- Works to TPO
- Postcode
- OX49 5LN
- Received
- 25 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 25 Aug 2026
- Case officer
- Show
- Target decision
- 20 Oct 2026
- Decision
- Consent TPO works
- Decision date
- 28 Sept 2026
- Applicant
- Show
- Agent
- 4 Seasons Tree Care Ltd
How this decision compares
Decided in 34 days from validation, 16 days slower than South Oxfordshire's median of 18 for tree and landscaping works. Approved, as 99% of tree and landscaping works here are.
Plota live figures for tree and landscaping works decided by South Oxfordshire in the last twelve months, from validation. South Oxfordshire decision record →
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Last counted 1 Oct 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Statutory expiry
- 20 Oct 2026
Historical activity at this location
25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Nearby activity
South Oxfordshire is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #89 out of 296. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 98% approval rate vs 90% nationally.
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