Planning application
25/02389/TPW
28 Barbaras Meadow Tilehurst Reading RG31 6YF
Proposal
T1 - Mature English Oak tree: This tree has a significant amount of dead, dying wood and stumps. Removal of the major deadwood and stumps and any broken, hanging limbs. To crown lift over the garden 4m.
As published by the council, reference 25/02389/TPW
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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15 Oct 2025
Received by West Berkshire
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10 Dec 2025
Decision issued: Approval
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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25/02388/TPW Granted
26 Barbaras Meadow Tilehurst Reading RG31 6YF
T1 - Large mature English Oak Tree: situated on the lawn behind Patio. This tree has an unbalanced crown, towards the rear of the property with very low limbs hanging over the neighbour's boundary. Also there is a cavity 3m from ground level. Due to the size and location I would recommend the upper house side crown to be reduced by approx. 2m to balance and lift up the lower limbs 4m for clearance over the garden. Finally to remove all dead and dying wood and stumps.
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25/02502/TPW Granted
24 Barbaras Meadow Tilehurst Reading RG31 6YF
T1 - Large Mature English Oak Tree: Crown has been suppressed with one side overhanging garden shed and school playing grounds. I would recommend crown reduction of 2m field side only to give clearance and reduce the risk of limb collapse. This would help reduce the crown also. Finally to remove any dead, dying wood and stumps; T2- Suppressed English Oak: This tree has a dying crown with extensive cavities at 1m and 3m from ground level. Due to its poor condition I would recommend section felling to ground level. Removing all arisings. Access to remove all arisngs via the school field would be best.
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25/02513/TPW Granted
22 Barbaras Meadow Tilehurst Reading RG31 6YF
T1 - Oak Tree:: rear garden. Large section of the tree has recently fallen due to hollowing and decay. Recommend the remainder of this tree be felled to ground level, due to the hollowing and decay in the remaining stem. To chip and remove all arisings from site.
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26/00166/HOUSE Granted
17 Conifer Drive Tilehurst Reading RG31 6YU
Replace existing boundary fence of 1370mm to new fence (and gates) 1980mm high
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25/02956/COND Granted
150 Long Lane Tilehurst Reading RG31 6YW
Approval of details reserved by Condition (5) AMS of planning permission 25/01470/HOUSE: Proposed new detached garage to front of existing dwelling
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26/01170/CERTP Awaiting decision
Denefield Nursery Denefield School Long Lane Tilehurst Reading RG31 6XY
New proposed timber outbuilding to act as a supplementary space for existing students and staff at Welly Boot Lodge Day Nursery, Denefield School, Long Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 6XY. No increase in numbers. To be constructed on a raft foundation, to replace existing outbuildings. See plans for dimensions. Building to be erected ready to September start to the academic year.
Other trees applications
In West Berkshire
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26/01201/TPW Granted
Doric House Tydehams Newbury RG14 6JT
Oak: Removal of new growth. Pigeons fouling lawn and patio plus hedge maintenance. The oak tree is approximately 12 metres in height and approximately 8 metres in width when viewed from my property and looking northwards. I am asking permission to cut back the new growth, on the southerly side of the tree, which overhangs the boundary fence, by between 600mm and 900mm depending on individual twig growth and hedge back to the previous position. This action will not impact on either the height nor width profile of the tree when viewed looking north. Leylandii: Reduce new growth back to property boundary. Hedging work required to control growth and maintain shape
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26/01236/TPW Granted
Pinchington Lodge Pinchington Lane Greenham Thatcham RG19 8SR
T1 - Oak: The oak tree exhibits significant decay within the main stem and has previously suffered a major limb failure, resulting in substantial canopy loss. The tree is now leaning towards the adjacent property. Reduce to a monolith at approximately 2 metres (5/6 feet) in height for habitat purposes. T2, T3, T4 and T5 - Oaks (Group of 4): These mature oak trees overhang the neighbouring property (Beeridge and Co Builders Ltd). Works are required to mitigate risk from falling branches and manage overall size. Crown reduction by 2/3 metres. Final finished height: approximately 16/17 metres. Final crown spread: approximately 9/11 metres T6 - Ash (multi-stem): This ash tree is affected by ash dieback and is in decline. There is evidence of previous limb failure, significant deadwood, and a large suspended branch. Heavy pollard reduction by approximately 4/5 metres. Final finished height: approximately 12/13 metres. Final crown spread: approximately 6/8 metres
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26/01648/TPW Awaiting decision
Thirtover Place Ashmore Green Road Cold Ash Thatcham RG18 9JD
The trees are a mix of Beech, Hawthorn, Holly, Norway Maple and oak. We would like to raise the crown to stop damage to the trees from vehicles. The trees are labelled T1-15 on the arboricultural plans over the main carpark and not numbered for the northern end of the site. We are looking at raising the crown for the trees along the road side of the site (east) to no more than 3.5 meters above ground level. We will not be felling any trees. Over the last 10 years we have planted over 100 small samplings and hedgerow saplings around the site and continue to plant more every year.
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26/01642/TPC Awaiting decision
High Trees Main Street West Ilsley Newbury RG20 7AA
Please see accompanying recommended works from Jenks tree surgeons. Relates to three purple plum trees. We intend to reduce each by 1-1.5m which will reduce remaining height to approximately 2.5-3m in order to bring the trees back into scale with their surroundings.
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26/01636/TPW Awaiting decision
Land Adjacent To 2 -8 Magpie Way Tilehurst Reading RG31 4SJ
T1 - 1x Oak Tree in Aviary Court, which is overhanging the garden of 10 Magpie Way - crown reduce by approximately 2m from the tips to 5 x tertiary branches of the southeast property facing side of the tree, to increase the gap between the tree and the house. Reduce from 14m to 12m in height and from 12m to 8m in width.