Planning application
Aldermaston Lock Swan Drive Aldermaston Reading
Works: Trees Small domestic
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Proposal
Two ash trees on the boundary by the lock; 460068 167137, Tree ref. 1292 and 1293 stage 4 ash die back A three stemmed willow on the canal side of the boundary fence showing signs of decay and ganoderma present; 460124 167139, Tree ref 1294 A declining ash on the offside on the boundary with the school 460263 167158, Tree ref. 2317 All trees require felling due to the risk of falling onto the towpath, canal or neighbouring properties (including a school)
As published by the council, reference 25/01925/TPC
Application record
- Reference
- 25/01925/TPC
- Type
- Tree Works in Conservation Area
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Received
- 21 Aug 2025
- Validated
- 21 Aug 2025
- Ward
- Aldermaston
- Parish
- Aldermaston Parish Council
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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21 Aug 2025
Received by West Berkshire
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10 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 16 October 2025, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
West Berkshire took a median of 59 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
7 documents on file for this application
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Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
This application is with West Berkshire for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year West Berkshire decided tree works applications in a median of 51 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
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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