Tree down Mill Road

Morning....I am wondering if anyone knows who would be responsible for clearing the tree that came down along Mill Road past Crowsley Road? There is a cone and some of it was cut immediately but it is a bit of a mess and the other branches look precarious. It narrows the already narrow road quite a bit. Thanks.....

Posted by: Christine Atkinson | 11/11/2026 10:18 am

Fred is right. OCC need chasing about this asap as some of the very large branches overhanging the road look poised to fall. There were no photos on FixMyStreet, so I've added them.

Posted by: David Bartholomew | 12/11/2026 2:41 pm

Hi Joanne

OCC has a statutory duty under S150 of the Highway Act to remove obstructions to the highway caused by fallen trees. It has a further duty to prevent obstruction under s130. It can't simply wash its hands of this. 
Hope this helps. 
fred

Posted by: Fred Maroudas | 12/11/2026 10:11 am

Thanks Tracy!

Posted by: Christine Atkinson | 11/11/2026 2:27 pm

Hello,

There is a current planning application in for this plot of land with SODC. https://southoxfordshire.planning-register.co.uk/Planning/Display?applicationNumber=P26%2FS3041%2FFUL

From the online application, I've today contacted the agent acting on behalf of the landowner who has kindly agreed to forward an email highlighting the tree issues.

Posted by: Tracy Head | 11/11/2026 2:03 pm

I reported the issue to OCC on fix my street, after requested by David Pheasant as he helped others clear most of the obstruction, and put the warning cone, but they have noww come back with the fact that we need to contact the land owner. I am going to report it again, with photos as this plot of land is not 'occupied' and I am not sure that the county council took this on board. 

Posted by: Joanne Stone | 11/11/2026 10:38 am