Planning application
Victoria Park Park Way Newbury
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
Survey map attached with trees positions 722 - Robinia: rotten trunk and only 1 limb survives the rest have fallen away, leaning towards skate park and progressively getting lower- Fell and stump grind. 723 - Beech: suffering with previous compaction in decline. To remove all dead wood over 3cm diameter in size as in a public area. 736 - Horse Chestnut: No outwards sign of disease but is dead - Fell and Stump Grind 760 - Lime : Dead - Fell and Stump Grind All trees removed will be replaces 2 for 1 with lime trees to be planted in gaps in lime tree avenues
As published by the council, reference 25/02756/TPC
Application record
- Reference
- 25/02756/TPC
- Type
- Tree Works in Conservation Area
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- No Objection Raised
- Received
- 27 Nov 2025
- Validated
- 27 Nov 2025
- Decided
- 16 Jan 2026
- Ward
- Newbury Central
- Parish
- Newbury Town Council
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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27 Nov 2025
Received by West Berkshire
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16 Jan 2026
Decision issued: No Objection Raised
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25 Jul 2026
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Newbury Town Council Agent
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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.
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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