Planning application
5 Evans Way Compton Newbury RG20 6PD
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
T1 - Oak - Tip lift to 4m. Crown reduce remaining crown by c 1.2- 1.5m except lower crown overhanging neighbours garden on west side of crown that will be by 2 - 2.5m Tree stands within a small rear garden and totally dominates the two gardens. Shading is excessive, physically preventing the full use of the garden to the families within the properties and this is impacting their quality of life. The tree is relatively young in the lifespan of the species and therefore, the negative impact mentioned above, will increase incrementally. The proposed pruning is modest in respect to size of the tree, within BS3998(2010) with exception of proposed lower crown reduction over neighbours garden and the trees vitality should respond positively to such pruning. The benefits of undertaking this work now whilst the tree is at this age and vitality is that it will in all likelyhood continue to thrive, whilst any delay will mean that future tree pruning will ( depending on time passed)require larger pruning wounds whilst tree is older and have potentially less vitality. Going forward, this work would provide a template for a regular cycle of tree pruning ( I suggest every 5 years) so maintaining this tree in the enviroment well into the future, whilst accommodating the requirement for space and light for the residents.
As published by the council, reference 25/01994/TPW
Application record
- Reference
- 25/01994/TPW
- Type
- Tree Works Under TPO
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Received
- 1 Sep 2025
- Validated
- 5 Sep 2025
- Ward
- Ridgeway
- Parish
- Compton Parish Council
- Postcode
- RG20 6PD
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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1 Sep 2025
Received by West Berkshire
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5 Sep 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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10 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 31 October 2025, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
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Agent on file, a tree-works contractor registered in Presteigne
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