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197 Long Lane Tilehurst Reading RG31 6YW

Granted West Berkshire 23/01762/TPW Tree Works Under TPO

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Oak - Reduce large decaying limb growing over road back by approx 5-6m to live healthy growth (50%). Lightly reduce remaining crown helping to balance tree and remove major dead wood Oak - Remove major dead wood from within the crown and reduce branches growing towards the street light allowing 1.5m clearance.

As published by the council, reference 23/01762/TPW

Application record

Reference
23/01762/TPW
Type
Tree Works Under TPO
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Approval
Received
17 Jul 2023
Validated
3 Aug 2023
Decided
2 Oct 2023
Ward
Tilehurst & Purley
Parish
Tilehurst Parish Council
Postcode
RG31 6YW

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 17 Jul 2023

    Received by West Berkshire

  2. 3 Aug 2023

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 2 Oct 2023

    Decision issued: Approval

  4. 21 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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

3 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

West Berkshire granted permission on 2 October 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.

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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