Planning application
25/02443/TPC
Manor Farm House Brightwalton Newbury RG20 7BT
Proposal
8 Lime Trees situated well within property boundary but within 15m of highway. During Storm Amy on 4/10/25 Tree No. 3 (identified on location plan) failed. We now wish to reduce height of remaining 7 Lime trees to historic pollard point as they are displaying clear signs of internal decay at this height and vulnerable to failure in the future. Current height of trees is approximately 18m and historic pollard point to which they will be reduced is approximately 12m. Basal growth will remain along with remaining stump of Tree No. 3 for controlled regrowth.
As published by the council, reference 25/02443/TPC
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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23 Oct 2025
Received by West Berkshire
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4 Dec 2025
Decision issued: No Objection Raised
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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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.
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