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42 NEW ROAD, READING, RG1 5JD

Decided Reading PL/26/0740 Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area

Works: Trees

Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.

Proposal

T1 Variegated shrub - Reshape crown of shrub T2 Beech- Trim top and sides of beech, removing as much material as practicable whilst retaining greenery T3 Pyracantha - Trim and tidy pyracantha, removing as much material as practicable whilst retaining greenery T4 Conifer hedge - Reduce height of hedge and trim face, removing as much material as practicable whilst retaining greenery T5 Overhanging Vegetation - Cut overhanging vegetation next to greenhouse back to the boundary T6 Honeysuckle 1 - Trim top and faces of honeysuckle by greenhouse, removing as much material as practicable whilst retaining greenery T7 Honeysuckle 2 - Hard trim to top and face of honeysuckle, removing as much material as practicable whilst retaining greenery T8 Star jasmine - All round trim, removing as much material as practicable whilst retaining greenery

As published by the council, reference PL/26/0740

Application record

Reference
PL/26/0740
Type
Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area
Status
Decision Made
Decision
Agree
Received
4 Jun 2026
Validated
4 Jun 2026
Decided
6 Jul 2026
Ward
Redlands Ward
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
RG1 5JD

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 4 Jun 2026

    Received by Reading

  2. 6 Jul 2026

    Decision issued: Agree

  3. 27 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

11 documents on file for this application

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After the decision

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About tree works applications

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

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