Planning application
Waverley Long Lane Hermitage Thatcham RG18 9QT
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
- 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
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9 Oct 2025
Received by West Berkshire
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14 Oct 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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3 Dec 2025
Decision issued: Approval
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10 Aug 2026
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Agent on file, a tree-works contractor
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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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