Planning application
25/02570/TPW
Falkland Memorial Andover Road Newbury
Proposal
G1 - Lime: During routine inspection Lime 0001 (the southernmost of a group of 5) has been observed to be a host to a species of Ganoderma with decay extending in 10cm horizontally just above ground level when probed between the buttresses on the SW side and resonance is apparent when tapped with nylon hammer. It is proposed to reduce this tree by 12m to leave as a pollard approximately 4m in height in in order to reduce leverage on the lower stem on account of the target directly beneath and the main road within the fall radius of this tree if it were to fail at ground level. The lime trees bear metal tags numbered 0001 to 0005. All these trees require aerial deadwood removal on account of the path and benches beneath. This group is shaded black on the accompanying map and labelled "5 Lime". The deadwood removal is understood to be an exempt operation.
As published by the council, reference 25/02570/TPW
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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5 Nov 2025
Received by West Berkshire
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6 Jan 2026
Decision issued: Approval
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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About trees applications
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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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