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5 Snowdrop Copse Thatcham RG18 4EJ

Granted West Berkshire 25/02686/TPW Tree Works Under TPO

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

  1. 20 Nov 2025

    Received by West Berkshire

  2. 9 Feb 2026

    Decision issued: Approval

  3. 25 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

3 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

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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