Planning application
5 Snowdrop Copse Thatcham RG18 4EJ
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1 - Oak: Cut back lower side branches that are growing over the neighbours garden by approx 2 - 2.5 metres and as agreed on site with Tree Officer. Deadwood where needed. T2 - Oak: Cut back the lower side branches by approx 2-2.5 metres and as agreed on site with Tree Officer. Deadwood where needed. G3 - 3x Oak over summerhouse: Cut back the lower side branches by approx 2-2.5 metres and as agreed on site with Tree Officer. Deadwood where needed.
As published by the council, reference 25/02686/TPW
Application record
- Reference
- 25/02686/TPW
- Type
- Tree Works Under TPO
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: Approval
- Received
- 20 Nov 2025
- Validated
- 20 Nov 2025
- Decided
- 9 Feb 2026
- Ward
- Thatcham North East
- Parish
- Thatcham Town Council
- Postcode
- RG18 4EJ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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20 Nov 2025
Received by West Berkshire
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9 Feb 2026
Decision issued: Approval
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25 Jul 2026
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
3 documents on file for this application
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West Berkshire granted permission on 9 February 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.
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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