Meadowcroft Castle Lane Donnington Newbury RG14 2LD

This site has had 2 applications since 2023: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 26/00047/TPC Granted

  Meadowcroft Castle Lane Donnington Newbury RG14 2LD

  Whilst this tree is outside the conservation area, it forms part of an approved planning application. I don?t know if I require permission to fell this tree, it does not have a TPO. Applying for permission to remove T003 (Horse Chestnut) and replace it with Evergreen Ceanothus Tree The attached tree survey describes T003 as: Having leaf miner Fair physiological & structural condition Restricted rooting environment east due to steep bank Slight torsional form to stem. Stem bifurcates at 4m Crown reduced Heavily pruned on North side to avoid SSEN & BT cables. SSEN will always have to lop the north side periodically, thus it could well become structurally unstable over time, given it's adjacent to a very steep verge with a restricted roof environment. The tree leans towards my neighbours house (Kennet House, opposite side of Castle Lane). See photo. The Yew tree (G004) and Ash (T007) fell in an uncontrolled fashion on 2nd Jan 2024 ( Storm Henk), very narrowly missing (maximum 2 inches) my neighbour?s house (Westerly), though they did damage their wall and garden shrubs. Though permission to remove these had been granted (23/02560/TPC) The Horse Chestnut (T003) could also in a severe storm have the potential to fall unexpectedly onto Kennett House. My neighbour from Kennett House often raises this with me. This tree is not identified as either high quality or high value in the tree survey. There will be always be on-going issues with SSEN & BT cables for the north side The tree will be replaced with Evergreen Ceanothus Tree This will avoid ongoing issues with SSEN and BT Cables, and ensure it doesn?t come down in a storm and damage Kennett House. Permission was granted to removed trees & hedging in 2023 (23/02560/TPC). This work has been completed, and a yew hedge planted in 2024 as agreed. Please find Attached: - Photo of T003 (Horse Chestnut) tree leaning towards Kennett House. - Tree Survey report (Tree T003), prior Storm Henk damage & agreed felling (23/02

  Decided 5 Feb 2026 Trees

1. 17 May 2023

   Received by West Berkshire

2. 24 May 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 15 Sep 2023

   Decision issued: Approval

4. 20 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

West Berkshire granted permission on 15 September 2023, 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.

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• Meadowcroft Castle Lane Donnington Newbury RG14 2LD

  26/00047/TPC Submitted 12 Jan 2026 50 yards away

  Whilst this tree is outside the conservation area, it forms part of an approved planning application. I don?t know if I require permission to fell this tree, it does not have a TPO. Applying for permission to remove T003 (Horse Chestnut) and replace it with Evergreen Ceanothus Tree The attached tree survey describes T003 as: Having leaf miner Fair physiological & structural condition Restricted rooting environment east due to steep bank Slight torsional form to stem. Stem bifurcates at 4m Crown reduced Heavily pruned on North side to avoid SSEN & BT cables. SSEN will always have to lop the north side periodically, thus it could well become structurally unstable over time, given it's adjacent to a very steep verge with a restricted roof environment. The tree leans towards my neighbours house (Kennet House, opposite side of Castle Lane). See photo. The Yew tree (G004) and Ash (T007) fell in an uncontrolled fashion on 2nd Jan 2024 ( Storm Henk), very narrowly missing (maximum 2 inches) my neighbour?s house (Westerly), though they did damage their wall and garden shrubs. Though permission to remove these had been granted (23/02560/TPC) The Horse Chestnut (T003) could also in a severe storm have the potential to fall unexpectedly onto Kennett House. My neighbour from Kennett House often raises this with me. This tree is not identified as either high quality or high value in the tree survey. There will be always be on-going issues with SSEN & BT cables for the north side The tree will be replaced with Evergreen Ceanothus Tree This will avoid ongoing issues with SSEN and BT Cables, and ensure it doesn?t come down in a storm and damage Kennett House. Permission was granted to removed trees & hedging in 2023 (23/02560/TPC). This work has been completed, and a yew hedge planted in 2024 as agreed. Please find Attached: - Photo of T003 (Horse Chestnut) tree leaning towards Kennett House. - Tree Survey report (Tree T003), prior Storm Henk damage & agreed felling (23/02

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• Kennet House Castle Lane Donnington Newbury RG14 2LD

  26/01863/TPC Submitted 26 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  T1- Walnut - To crown lift the tree to give approximately 3m clearance from ground level, to reduce the crown of the tree by up to 3-3.5m and to remove all major deadwood, ensuring all cuts are back to adequate growth points and we create a nice shape. Finished height approximately 12m and finished spread approximately 8m. T2- Cedar - To reduce the top by up to 1.5-2m and to reduce the sides to match into a nice shape and to remove all major deadwood, ensuring all cuts are back to adequate growth points. Finished height approximately 12m and finished spread approximately 6m.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• 3 Kingsway Terrace Castle Lane Donnington Newbury RG14 2LB

  26/01667/TPC Submitted 30 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  Hazel: Reduce height by up to 1.5 metres. Trim all sides and reduce spread and overhang. Approximate finished height of 3.3 metres and spread of 2.2 metres. Creating a nice even, balanced shape

  Granted 2 docs

• The Greenway Donnington Newbury RG14 2LG

  26/00145/PASSHE Submitted 23 Jan 2026 100 yards away

  Application to determine if prior approval is required for a proposed pitched single-storey brick extension with bi-fold and sliding doors with 2no rooflights. 5.60m beyond rear wall x 3.82m maximum height x 2.99m at eaves.

  Decided Outline Extension Loft or dormer +1 10 docs
  Small domestic

• Brook House Donnington Newbury RG14 2JT

  26/01864/TPC Submitted 26 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~21 Oct

  T1- Beech - To reduce the crown by up to 2-3m and to remove all major deadwood, ensuring all cuts are back to adequate growth points and we create a nice shape. Finished height approximately 16m and finished spread approximately 9m.

  Decided Trees 3 docs

• Old Tannery Donnington Newbury RG14 2JT

  26/02005/TPC Submitted 14 Sep 2026 100 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~9 Nov

  T1 Willow - Crown reduction, reducing the height and spread of the tree by 3 meters, reducing the load on the branches. Final height of the tree to be 10m.

  Decided Trees

• 26/01967/HOUSE Awaiting decision

  1 The Firs Newbury RG14 2DG

  Proposed Single storey rear extension with a garage conversion.

  Received 9 Sep, published by the council 10 Sep 2026 Householder
• 26/01964/HOUSE Awaiting decision

  Glen Lodge Bottom Lane Sulhamstead Reading RG7 4BH

  Proposed Single Storey Rear Extension

  Received 8 Sep, published by the council 11 Sep 2026 Householder
• 26/01950/HOUSE Awaiting decision

  Glenorchy Cottage Love Lane Shaw Newbury RG14 2EA

  New Front Porch and Side Access

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Householder
• 26/01944/HOUSE Awaiting decision

  Wentworth Garden Close Lane Newbury RG14 6PP

  Proposed single storey rear extension to dwelling

  Received 4 Sep, published by the council 8 Sep 2026 Householder
• 26/01954/HOUSE Awaiting decision

  Oakland Cottage Johnsons Lane Cold Ash Thatcham RG18 9PP

  Two-storey side extension following the demolition of existing garage.

  Received 3 Sep, published by the council 9 Sep 2026 Householder