17 Laurel Drive Tilehurst Reading RG31 5DY

This site has had 3 applications since 2023: 1 approved, 1 refused.

• 26/02210/TPW Awaiting decision

  17 Laurel Drive Tilehurst Reading RG31 5DY

  T1 - Oak - Remove to ground level - REASON - The trees roots are causing damage to the property. Adj. fence posts have been distorted so the panels do not fit. Large cracks have appeared in a concrete pad located directly under the tree, this used to be the base for a summer house that has recently been removed due to damage from the tree. A recently built retaining wall has cracked this summer and the block paving at the rear of the house has sunk - All believed to be caused by the roots of T1.

  Submitted 9 Oct 2026
• 25/02734/TPW Granted

  17 Laurel Drive Tilehurst Reading RG31 5DY

  Oak tree: overhanging the garden of 15 Laurel Drive. Proposed reduction of 20% back to the shed line. The oak tree is approximately 10 metres in height with a canopy spread of around 6 metres (3 metres radial). Proposed finished height: approximately 8 metres. Proposed finished radial spread: approximately 2.1 metres. Overall branch length reduction: approximately 0.9 metres (30% reduction) Most of this reduction will be taken from the lateral branches overhanging No. 15 Laurel Drive, bringing the canopy back to the shed line while maintaining a natural crown shape.

  Decided 30 Jan 2026 Trees

1. 29 Aug 2023

   Received by West Berkshire

2. 5 Sep 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 1 Nov 2023

   Decision issued: Refusal

4. 12 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

West Berkshire refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• 17 Laurel Drive Tilehurst Reading RG31 5DY

  25/02734/TPW Submitted 25 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  Oak tree: overhanging the garden of 15 Laurel Drive. Proposed reduction of 20% back to the shed line. The oak tree is approximately 10 metres in height with a canopy spread of around 6 metres (3 metres radial). Proposed finished height: approximately 8 metres. Proposed finished radial spread: approximately 2.1 metres. Overall branch length reduction: approximately 0.9 metres (30% reduction) Most of this reduction will be taken from the lateral branches overhanging No. 15 Laurel Drive, bringing the canopy back to the shed line while maintaining a natural crown shape.

  Granted Trees 3 docs
  Small domestic

• 17 Laurel Drive Tilehurst Reading RG31 5DY

  26/02210/TPW Submitted 9 Oct 2026 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~4 Dec

  T1 - Oak - Remove to ground level - REASON - The trees roots are causing damage to the property. Adj. fence posts have been distorted so the panels do not fit. Large cracks have appeared in a concrete pad located directly under the tree, this used to be the base for a summer house that has recently been removed due to damage from the tree. A recently built retaining wall has cracked this summer and the block paving at the rear of the house has sunk - All believed to be caused by the roots of T1.

  Awaiting decision Trees
  Small domestic

• 123 Warborough Avenue Tilehurst Reading RG31 5LG

  25/02284/HOUSE Submitted 6 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension to replace existing garage.

  Granted Householder Extension 20 docs
  Small domestic

• 18 Childrey Way Tilehurst Reading RG31 5EA

  25/02149/HOUSE Submitted 19 Sep 2025 50 yards away

  94% historically approved · decision due ~14 Nov

  New front pitched roof and internal alterations

  Awaiting decision Householder 6 docs
  Domestic

• 18 CHILDREY WAY, TILEHURST, READING, RG31 5EA

  PL/25/1372 Submitted 29 Sep 2025 100 yards away

  New front pitched roof and internal alterations

  Decided Outline

• The Paddocks Childrey Way Tilehurst Reading RG31 5EA

  25/02148/COND Submitted 17 Sep 2025 100 yards away

  89% historically approved · decision due ~12 Nov

  Application for approval of details reserved by conditions 3 ( Sustainability Measures) and 6 (Soft landscaping) of approved 25/00706/HOUSE Proposed 3m side extension and internal alterations.

  Awaiting decision Conditions Extension 2 docs

• 26/02154/TPW Awaiting decision

  5 Tamarisk Court Thatcham RG18 4EX

  T1 - Oak: Cut back lower branches by approx 2 -2.5 metres or to good growths points on the branch. Deadwood where needed

  Received 9 Sep, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/01642/TPC Granted

  High Trees Main Street West Ilsley Newbury RG20 7AA

  Please see accompanying recommended works from Jenks tree surgeons. Relates to three purple plum trees. We intend to reduce each by 1-1.5m which will reduce remaining height to approximately 2.5-3m in order to bring the trees back into scale with their surroundings.

  Received 28 Jul, published by the council 31 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/01637/TPC Granted

  6A Donnington Square Newbury RG14 1PJ

  T1 - Laurel: cut to the ground

  Received 27 Jul, published by the council 31 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/01598/TPC Granted

  Icollege Intervention 88 Newtown Road Newbury RG14 7BT

  T1 - Lime: Inside Car Park Area. Re-pollard to old points. The proposed works would not reduce the amenity value of the tree and will allow sustainable tree management in the long term. The works are part of a regular maintenance program to retain the tree at a suitable size of its location.

  Received 21 Jul, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/01591/TPW Granted

  Southwood Tydehams Newbury RG14 6JT

  T0672 Fell Ash tree T0673 Fell Hawthorn T0674 Fell Sycamore T0675 Fell Sycamore T0676 Fell Ash T0677 Fell Ash T0678 Fell Ash T0681 Fell Ash T0682 Fell Sycamore

  Received 20 Jul, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Trees