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Waverley Long Lane Hermitage Thatcham RG18 9QT

Granted West Berkshire 25/02329/TPW Tree Works Under TPO

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

T1 - Oak: Reduce height and spread of large oak tree beside drive by 2.5m. Leaving cuts no greater than 60mm. Finishing height of tree to be left at 18m; T2 and T3 - Oak: Remove dead wood from tree beside road and crown lift branches over hanging road, giving 6m clearance from road.

As published by the council, reference 25/02329/TPW

Application record

Reference
25/02329/TPW
Type
Tree Works Under TPO
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Approval
Received
9 Oct 2025
Validated
14 Oct 2025
Decided
3 Dec 2025
Ward
Chieveley & Cold Ash
Parish
Chieveley Parish Council
Postcode
RG18 9QT

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 9 Oct 2025

    Received by West Berkshire

  2. 14 Oct 2025

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 3 Dec 2025

    Decision issued: Approval

  4. 10 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

Company information only, from the register and Companies House

C A Cook & Co Tree services and Fencing Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor

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Documents

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3 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

West Berkshire granted permission on 3 December 2025, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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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