Sandalwood House Yattendon Road Hermitage Thatcham RG18 9RW

1. 19 Mar 2020

   Received by West Berkshire

2. 26 Mar 2020

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 16 Jun 2020

   Decision issued: Approval

4. 10 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

West Berkshire granted permission on 16 June 2020, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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.

• Pippins Pond Lane Hermitage Thatcham RG18 9RN

  20/00293/HOUSE Submitted 3 Feb 2020 100 yards away

  Single storey rear extension.

  Granted Householder Extension 10 docs
  Small domestic

• The Corner House Yattendon Road Hermitage Thatcham RG18 9RW

  25/02069/HOUSE Submitted 5 Sep 2025 150 yards away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~6 Nov

  Two-storey infill rear extension and addition of rooflights to attic space.

  Awaiting decision Householder Extension Loft or dormer 4 docs
  Domestic

• The Corner House Yattendon Road Hermitage Thatcham RG18 9RW

  26/00198/HOUSE Submitted 28 Jan 2026 150 yards away

  Two-storey infill rear extension. Conversion of the existing roof space to habitable accommodation with the addition of rooflights. Section 73 application to vary Condition (2) Approved Plans of planning permission 25/02069/HOUSE.

  Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer 8 docs
  Domestic

• Birchwood Chapel Lane Hermitage Thatcham RG18 9RL

  26/00158/CERTP Submitted 26 Jan 2026 200 yards away

  Proposed conversion of garage and associated alterations

  Granted Lawful development 7 docs

• 37 Dines Way Hermitage Thatcham RG18 9TF

  25/02837/CERTP Submitted 8 Dec 2025 250 yards away

  Placement of Solar Panels on house and garage roof

  Granted Lawful development 6 docs

• 9 Kiln Close Hermitage Thatcham RG18 9TQ

  25/02587/HOUSE Submitted 10 Nov 2025 300 yards away

  Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a new single-storey extension.

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/00993/TPC Granted

  White Hart House 4 White Hart Yard High Street Streatley Reading RG8 9JE

  Yew: Fell

  Received 7 May, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/01404/TPW Decided

  13 The Birchwoods Tilehurst Reading RG31 5UH

  1. Conifer Hedgerow of approx 7 trees: On the left hand side of the garden. 272cm tall x 690cm long and 175cm width. Cut them down. 2. Hedgerow of Conifer Trees: roughly 290cm tall. Trim them thinner and trimming the top part to maintain a straight top. 3. For the shrubs, they consist of multiple types of plants. One of them is holly with spiky leaves. For the shrubs, we would like to seek permission to cut off all of them 4. Cherry Tree: Remove

  Received 29 Jun, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/01507/TPW Granted

  22 Barbour Drive Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3FQ

  Oak Tree overhanging rear garden, either option 1) or 2) below: Option 1) Overall crown reduction to BS 3998:2010 reducing height by 2.5-3.0m and sides by max 1.0-1.5m. All final finish cuts to good growth points, with cuts no greater than 65mm at top (50mm for sides) diameter. Option 2) Lateral crown reduction (tip reduction) of southwest to southeast quadrants over rear garden by max 1.0-1.5m. All final finish cuts to good growth points in accrodance with BS 3998:2010, with cuts no greater than 50mm diameter. Blending in at sides.

  Received 8 Jul, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/01323/TPW Granted

  24 Auclum Close Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3DY

  T1 - Oak (Quercus robur): approximately 18m in height with a crown spread of 8m - Selectively prune branches currently in contact with the dwelling, pruning back to suitable previous pruning points using hand tools to provide a clearance of approx. 1-1.5m from the building (final finish cuts to good growth points). - Remove epicormic growth from the stem. T2 - Oak (Quercus robur): approximately 20m in height with a crown spread of 15m. - Selectively reduce the lowest eastern crown sector over the roof by up to 1.5m. - Undertake a selective crown lift to approximately 5m above ground level. - Selectively reduce the south western crown sector by up to 1.5m to provide approx clearance of 1-1.5m from the neighbouring roof at No. 23 - final finish cuts to good growth points. - Remove epicormic growth from the stem. All pruning works to be undertaken in accordance with BS3998:2010.

  Received 18 Jun, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/01729/TPW Awaiting decision

  Bayford House Stockcross Newbury RG20 8LB

  Group 6 Pedunculate oak - Prune to Clear structure/wires/buildings by 1m Group 7 Acacia species, Leyland cypress, Mixed species Remove Broken/Hanging Branch Group 7 Acacia species, Leyland cypress, Mixed species Prune to Clear structure/wires/buildings by 1m Within 12 Months Prune to clear sheds. Group 8 Horse chestnut, Lawson cypress, Common, ivy, Common holly, Pine species, Cherry laurel, Pedunculate oak, Lime species, Mixed species - Crown Lift to Statutory Height Over Road to 5.2m Group 17 Common lime Remove Dead Wood Within 6 Months Remove major deadwood overhanging road. T7 Common beech Crown Lift to Statutory Height Over Road to 5.2m T9 Lime species Crown Lift Over Car Park/ Footpath to 2.5m Within 12 Months Above footpaths. 1478 T84 Pine species Dismantle to ground level T85 Lime species Crown Reduce in Height by Specified Amount & Shape T94 Pine species Dismantle to ground T95 Pine species Dismantle to ground T98 Sycamore Sever and Remove Ivy to 1.5m Above Ground Level T99 Sycamore Dismantle to ground level T101 Sycamore Reduce Crown in Height (by 4m) and Shape (Specify final height and width) T103 Fir species Dismantle to ground level The reasons for the recommended work specifications above are detailed within the attached report, all work will be conducted to BS3998 standards. The applicant is open to the replacement of trees lost, any further information required can be requested.

  Received 7 Aug, published by the council 11 Aug 2026 Trees