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Former Railway Line South Of Yattendon Road Hermitage Thatcham

Awaiting decision West Berkshire 25/02039/TPW Tree Works Under TPO

Works: Trees

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

Crown lift to achieve 3.5m height above ground level on sycamore, ash and oak species on the east side of the former railway embankment. Purposes: to provide sufficient clearance to allow for upgrading of adjacent path for equestrian use as part of Eling Way, ensure safety of path users by reducing risk of branches falling, and assist with establishment of new hedging on east side of path.

As published by the council, reference 25/02039/TPW

Application record

Reference
25/02039/TPW
Type
Tree Works Under TPO
Status
Awaiting decision
Received
5 Sep 2025
Validated
5 Sep 2025
Ward
Chieveley & Cold Ash
Parish
Hermitage Parish Council

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 5 Sep 2025

    Received by West Berkshire

  2. 10 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. 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.

    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

2 documents on file for this application

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What 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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