Planning application
Bayford House Stockcross Newbury RG20 8LB
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.
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26/01729/TPW Awaiting decision
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.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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23 Sep 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 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 58 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
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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
90% historically approved · decision due ~2 Oct
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