Planning application
1 Goodwin Close Calcot Reading RG31 7ZW
Works: Trees
Part of this application was approved and part refused. The decision notice on the council portal sets out which is which.
Proposal
Oak: Remove deadwood. Reduce two low laterals on east side of canopy over footpath by 2.5m to nearest suitable reduction points and branches above by 1.5m to leave a canopy radius of 7.2m on east side of tree and reduce weight and wind loading on this large lateral branch. Reduce branch tips on west side of canopy by approximately 1.5m to give reasonable clearance to property.
As published by the council, reference 21/02827/TPW
Application record
- Reference
- 21/02827/TPW
- Type
- Tree Works Under TPO
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Part approved, part refused As published: Split Decision
- Received
- 25 Oct 2021
- Validated
- 25 Oct 2021
- Decided
- 31 Jan 2022
- Ward
- Tilehurst South & Holybrook
- Parish
- Holybrook Parish Council
- Postcode
- RG31 7ZW
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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25 Oct 2021
Received by West Berkshire
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31 Jan 2022
Decision issued: Split Decision
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10 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
5 documents on file for this application
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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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