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Bayford House Stockcross Newbury RG20 8LB

Awaiting decision West Berkshire 25/02176/TPW Tree Works Under TPO

Works: Trees

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Proposal

G18 Pine trees: Sever and remove ivy to 1.5m on trees tagged 1487 and 1490 Fell trees tagged 1489 standing dead tree and 1488 bark necrosis and decay on stem T41 Maritime Pine - Sever and remove ivy to 1.5m T88 Ash - Fell to ground level late stage Ash dieback T89 Common Beech - Carry out crown reduction to reduce load on stem. Reduce by approximately 5m back to appropriate growth points. On east of stem from ground to 2.5m is a historic line of occlusion leaking exudate / cavity is leaking exudate. On this line, from approx 1.9 - 2.3m is an open cavity with significant decay. When tested with rubber mallet, a change in frequency is noted from 1m east up to 2.5m east

As published by the council, reference 25/02176/TPW

Application record

Reference
25/02176/TPW
Type
Tree Works Under TPO
Status
Awaiting decision
Received
23 Sep 2025
Validated
23 Sep 2025
Ward
Newbury Speen
Parish
Speen Parish Council
Postcode
RG20 8LB

Site history

Applications at this address on the West Berkshire register

This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/01729/TPW Granted

    Bayford House Stockcross Newbury RG20 8LB

    Group 6 Pedunculate oak - Prune to Clear structure/wires/buildings by 1m Group 7 Acacia species, Leyland cypress, Mixed species Remove Broken/Hanging Branch Group 7 Acacia species, Leyland cypress, Mixed species Prune to Clear structure/wires/buildings by 1m Within 12 Months Prune to clear sheds. Group 8 Horse chestnut, Lawson cypress, Common, ivy, Common holly, Pine species, Cherry laurel, Pedunculate oak, Lime species, Mixed species - Crown Lift to Statutory Height Over Road to 5.2m Group 17 Common lime Remove Dead Wood Within 6 Months Remove major deadwood overhanging road. T7 Common beech Crown Lift to Statutory Height Over Road to 5.2m T9 Lime species Crown Lift Over Car Park/ Footpath to 2.5m Within 12 Months Above footpaths. 1478 T84 Pine species Dismantle to ground level T85 Lime species Crown Reduce in Height by Specified Amount & Shape T94 Pine species Dismantle to ground T95 Pine species Dismantle to ground T98 Sycamore Sever and Remove Ivy to 1.5m Above Ground Level T99 Sycamore Dismantle to ground level T101 Sycamore Reduce Crown in Height (by 4m) and Shape (Specify final height and width) T103 Fir species Dismantle to ground level The reasons for the recommended work specifications above are detailed within the attached report, all work will be conducted to BS3998 standards. The applicant is open to the replacement of trees lost, any further information required can be requested.

    Decided 24 Sep 2026

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 23 Sep 2025

    Received by West Berkshire

  2. 10 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 18 November 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.

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Glendale Countryside LTD Agent, registered in Chorley

Active · incorporated 1987 · Chorley

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Documents

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3 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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  • Bayford House Stockcross Newbury RG20 8LB

    26/01729/TPW Submitted 7 Aug 2026 100 yards away

    Group 6 Pedunculate oak - Prune to Clear structure/wires/buildings by 1m Group 7 Acacia species, Leyland cypress, Mixed species Remove Broken/Hanging Branch Group 7 Acacia species, Leyland cypress, Mixed species Prune to Clear structure/wires/buildings by 1m Within 12 Months Prune to clear sheds. Group 8 Horse chestnut, Lawson cypress, Common, ivy, Common holly, Pine species, Cherry laurel, Pedunculate oak, Lime species, Mixed species - Crown Lift to Statutory Height Over Road to 5.2m Group 17 Common lime Remove Dead Wood Within 6 Months Remove major deadwood overhanging road. T7 Common beech Crown Lift to Statutory Height Over Road to 5.2m T9 Lime species Crown Lift Over Car Park/ Footpath to 2.5m Within 12 Months Above footpaths. 1478 T84 Pine species Dismantle to ground level T85 Lime species Crown Reduce in Height by Specified Amount & Shape T94 Pine species Dismantle to ground T95 Pine species Dismantle to ground T98 Sycamore Sever and Remove Ivy to 1.5m Above Ground Level T99 Sycamore Dismantle to ground level T101 Sycamore Reduce Crown in Height (by 4m) and Shape (Specify final height and width) T103 Fir species Dismantle to ground level The reasons for the recommended work specifications above are detailed within the attached report, all work will be conducted to BS3998 standards. The applicant is open to the replacement of trees lost, any further information required can be requested.

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