Planning application
10 Goodwood Close Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3EZ
Works: Trees Small domestic
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Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Rear Garden Situated on the far left hand corner of garden two very large English Oak Trees T1 - English Oak: This tree has previously had works, and has a prominent lean towards the rear of the property and the neighbours. Due to the size and location, reduce the upper canopy lateral growth by approx. 2m so giving greater clearance to the rear of the property. To crown thin by 5-10%, removing rubbing and crossing branches of a diameter of up to 50mm to allow greater light to both gardens. Finally to remove any dead, dying wood and stumps and inspect low branches over neighbouring fence for decay (with possible reduction work to be agreed by Senior Tree Officer). T2 - English Oak: To crown thin by 5-10% removing rubbing and crossing branches of a diameter of up to 50mm to allow greater light to both gardens. Finally to remove any dead, dying wood and stumps and to crown lift lower laterals to a height of 4m as required to give clearance over surrounding gardens.
As published by the council, reference 25/02626/TPW
Application record
- Reference
- 25/02626/TPW
- Type
- Tree Works Under TPO
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Approval
- Received
- 14 Nov 2025
- Validated
- 14 Nov 2025
- Decided
- 16 Jan 2026
- Ward
- Burghfield & Mortimer
- Parish
- Burghfield Parish Council
- Postcode
- RG7 3EZ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 Nov 2025
Received by West Berkshire
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16 Jan 2026
Decision issued: Approval
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25 Jul 2026
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Tree World Services Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Reading
Active · incorporated 2000 · Reading
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West Berkshire granted permission on 16 January 2026, 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.
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