The Lawns Brightwalton Newbury RG20 7BP

This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 26/00418/TPC Granted

  The Lawns Brightwalton Newbury RG20 7BP

  Conifer Hedge reduction - Current height of hedge approx 9m My customer would like to reduce the high of the conifer hedge to make it a managable height for maintenance and let more light in to their neighbours garden. The hedge has been previously topped before to create a 4m hedge, they would like to reduce the height to retain a 3m hedge. Chestnut - Lift/reduce lower overhanging limbs (2-3m) going over to the neighbouring property. Laurel- We would like to cut back any limbs rubbing on neighbours fence or wall, and reduce the top to condense it into the hedge.

  Decided 29 Apr 2026 Trees

1. 15 Dec 2025

   Received by West Berkshire

2. 27 Jan 2026

   Decision issued: No Objection Raised

3. 25 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

West Berkshire granted permission on 27 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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• The Lawns Brightwalton Newbury RG20 7BP

  26/00418/TPC Submitted 23 Feb 2026 50 yards away

  Conifer Hedge reduction - Current height of hedge approx 9m My customer would like to reduce the high of the conifer hedge to make it a managable height for maintenance and let more light in to their neighbours garden. The hedge has been previously topped before to create a 4m hedge, they would like to reduce the height to retain a 3m hedge. Chestnut - Lift/reduce lower overhanging limbs (2-3m) going over to the neighbouring property. Laurel- We would like to cut back any limbs rubbing on neighbours fence or wall, and reduce the top to condense it into the hedge.

  Granted Trees 8 docs
  Small domestic

• Hope Cottage Brightwalton Newbury RG20 7BP

  26/00414/TPC Submitted 23 Feb 2026 100 yards away

  S1 - Sycamore with a deep cavity in the base within 5 m of building and immediately next to an oil take. Remove to ground level.

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Hope Cottage Brightwalton Newbury RG20 7BP

  26/00417/TPC Submitted 23 Feb 2026 100 yards away

  Oak - Trees Current height: approx 22m Reduce by 20% 1-2m and crown raise up to 3m. We would like thin out some of the competing limbs growing through the beech to help them coexist. Crown raise to help ground level light. Beech -Trees current Height: approx 10m Crown raise up to 3m, thin and reduce by 15% / 1m. Top not to be touched. Remove major rubbing limbs growing through the adjacent Oak, reduce field side to re-balance the tree as its growing in suppression from Oak and Tulip. Crown raise for more gound level light for borders. Tulip -Trees Current Height - approx 20m Reduce overall canopy (10%) by 1-2m and a meter from the top to reduce weight and wind sail of the tree, Historically it has partially uprooted (approx. 10-15 years ago.); the owner is trying to retain if possible.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• Killybegs Brightwalton Newbury RG20 7BP

  26/00902/HOUSE Submitted 27 Apr 2026 150 yards away

  New 1st floor window.

  Granted Householder Windows or glazing 12 docs
  Domestic

• The Paddock Brightwalton Newbury RG20 7BT

  20/00477/HOUSE Submitted 24 Feb 2020 150 yards away

  1.5 storey extension and external alterations to existing dwelling including partial raising of roof.

  Withdrawn Householder Extension 15 docs
  Domestic

• Northwood Brightwalton Newbury RG20 7BP

  26/01000/CERTP Submitted 8 May 2026 150 yards away

  Placing caravan in the rear garden, replacing the existing treehouse. Caravan will be used as occasional home office and studio by family members only and main house will be used for eating/cooking/washing/sleeping activities. No change of use of the land.

  Granted Lawful development 11 docs

• 26/02154/TPW Awaiting decision

  5 Tamarisk Court Thatcham RG18 4EX

  T1 - Oak: Cut back lower branches by approx 2 -2.5 metres or to good growths points on the branch. Deadwood where needed

  Received 9 Sep, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/01642/TPC Granted

  High Trees Main Street West Ilsley Newbury RG20 7AA

  Please see accompanying recommended works from Jenks tree surgeons. Relates to three purple plum trees. We intend to reduce each by 1-1.5m which will reduce remaining height to approximately 2.5-3m in order to bring the trees back into scale with their surroundings.

  Received 28 Jul, published by the council 31 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/01637/TPC Granted

  6A Donnington Square Newbury RG14 1PJ

  T1 - Laurel: cut to the ground

  Received 27 Jul, published by the council 31 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/01598/TPC Granted

  Icollege Intervention 88 Newtown Road Newbury RG14 7BT

  T1 - Lime: Inside Car Park Area. Re-pollard to old points. The proposed works would not reduce the amenity value of the tree and will allow sustainable tree management in the long term. The works are part of a regular maintenance program to retain the tree at a suitable size of its location.

  Received 21 Jul, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/01591/TPW Granted

  Southwood Tydehams Newbury RG14 6JT

  T0672 Fell Ash tree T0673 Fell Hawthorn T0674 Fell Sycamore T0675 Fell Sycamore T0676 Fell Ash T0677 Fell Ash T0678 Fell Ash T0681 Fell Ash T0682 Fell Sycamore

  Received 20 Jul, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Trees