Grounds Of Shaw House Church Road Shaw Newbury

This site has had 3 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• 26/01669/TPC Decided

  Grounds Of Shaw House Church Road Shaw Newbury

  Lucombe oak AEL proposed works: crown lift to 2.5 metres to discourage children swinging and hanging from the lowest branches, and to carry out a crown reduction of 20% with branch length reduction of 2-2.5m. Current height is 15m and spread 17m. The proposed works would bring crown down to height of 13m and the spread to 15m. The tree is declining in health due to extensive basal and stem decay on the north side of the tree due in part to the ongoing presence of fruiting body pathogen, probably Meripilus giganteus. The tree is in a busy part of the Shaw House gardens and a path runs within the canopy of the tree. Lucombe oak AEZ proposed works: crown lift to 2.5 metres to discourage children swinging and hanging from the lowest branches, a children's play ground has just been built 10 metres away from the tree and it is foreseeable that they will swing from the lowest branches unless we crown lift them.

  Submitted 30 Jul 2026
• 26/01459/TPC Awaiting decision

  Grounds Of Shaw House Church Road Shaw Newbury

  0AH5 is a mature Chamaecyparis lawsoniana is one of five trees growing closely together in the wide verge to the entrance of Shaw House. Four of the trees are Chamaecyparis lawsoniana and one tree is a common ash. Tree 0AH5 shows a history of losing its leading stem and the tree attempting to re-balance its crown. However there is now extensive internal decay and the a large opening to the main bole showing advanced decay. Using a sounding hammer showed that there are large areas of hollowing in the first 1m of bole above the ground and the probe penetrated the ground on the north side of the bole to 40cm. Given the location of the tree close to the historic walled boundary of Shaw House and adjacent to the busy Church Lane where children walk to and from school I believe the tree needs to be felled on the grounds of safety. We will replant a similar species in this location.

  Submitted 2 Jul 2026

1. 29 Jan 2026

   Received by West Berkshire

2. 3 Feb 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 11 Mar 2026

   Decision issued: No Objection Raised

4. 25 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

West Berkshire granted permission on 11 March 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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• Trinity School Love Lane Shaw Newbury RG14 2DU

  26/01242/TPC Submitted 9 Jun 2026 74m away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~4 Aug

  T003 - Not tagged - Mixed species group. Sever ivy on sycamore trees in area. T004 - Tag 1031 - Sycamore. Reduce end weight by 50% through selective reduction of lower secondary branches, sever ivy during operations. High sided vehicles strikes T005 - Tag 1032 - Sycamore, Remove major deadwood - potential damaged to windows if fails T006 - Not tagged - Mixed species group. Sever ivy at base T007 - Tag 0013 - Ash. Remove major deadwood - damage to building if fails T009 - Tag 1034 - Elder. Coppice to 1m. Collapsing structure. T011 - Tag 1035 - Mixed species group. Fell as close to ground level as possible. Standing dead elms in group. T010 - Tag 0010 - Lime. Pollard to previous pruning points. Maintain shape and size T012 - Tag 1036 - Mixed species group. Fell as close to ground level as possible. Ash dieback infection level 3 T001 - Tag 1029 - Mixed species group & T002 - Tag 1030 - Lawson cypress. Fell as close to ground level as possible. Apply systemic herbicide to stump to prevent re-growth. Tree dead and loose in ground. T008 - Tag 1033 - Goat willow. Fell as close to ground level as possible. Apply systemic herbicide to stump to prevent re-growth. Self set tree too close to building, may cause structural damage T1 - Oak (Next to T11 by Fitness Centre) Remove major dead and diseased wood, 25mm in diameter and over. Remove to prevent droppage on pedestrians.

  Decided Windows or glazing Trees

• The Old Coach House Church Road Shaw Newbury West Berkshire RG14 2DR

  21/03110/TPC Submitted 3 Dec 2021 100m away

  Cotoneaster (S1) - low amenity, untended and overgrown shrub to be felled to make way for expansion of driveway Shrubbery between Old Coach House drive and Old Rectory/Old Vicarage drive to be replaced by beech hedge to match hedge on other side of Old Coach House drive entrance

  Granted Trees 4 docs

• Trinity School Love Lane Shaw Newbury RG14 2DU

  25/02120/TPC Submitted 17 Sep 2025 140m away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~12 Nov

  T1 - Ash: reduce spread of branches to clear building by 2 metres G2 - Group of 9x mixed species including Yew: cut back from kerb by 0.5 metres and crown lift to 5 metres

  Awaiting decision Trees 2 docs

• 7 Sherrardmead Shaw Newbury RG14 2DF

  26/01733/TPC Submitted 10 Aug 2026 167m away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~5 Oct

  T1- Willow - To reduce the stump on the river bank by 50%. T2- Small Willow - To create pollard point at approximately 2m from ground level. T3- Poplar - To remove 1x Dead stem. T4- Dead Sycamore - To create a monolith at approximately 3-4m from ground level. T5- Poplar with large split - To create a monolith at approximately 6m from ground level. T6- Willow with heavy lean - To create pollard point at approximately 2m from ground level. T7- Willow - To remove snapped out top. T8- Willow - To remove snapped limb. T9- Willow - To re pollard and reduce by 50%, finished height approximately 3m from ground level.

  Decided Trees

• 5 Sherrardmead Shaw Newbury RG14 2DF

  26/01780/HOUSE Submitted 14 Aug 2026 167m away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~29 Oct

  Single-storey rear extension and alterations.

  Awaiting decision Extension
  Small domestic

• Land Between 2 And 3 Stable Court Love Lane Shaw Cum Donnington Newbury West Berkshire

  04/00412/FUL Submitted 25 Feb 2004 204m away

  Construction of new two storey dwelling together with associated infrastructure and landscape works.

  Refused Full applications 2 docs
  Domestic

• 26/00993/TPC Granted

  White Hart House 4 White Hart Yard High Street Streatley Reading RG8 9JE

  Yew: Fell

  7 May 2026 Trees
• 26/01404/TPW Decided

  13 The Birchwoods Tilehurst Reading RG31 5UH

  1. Conifer Hedgerow of approx 7 trees: On the left hand side of the garden. 272cm tall x 690cm long and 175cm width. Cut them down. 2. Hedgerow of Conifer Trees: roughly 290cm tall. Trim them thinner and trimming the top part to maintain a straight top. 3. For the shrubs, they consist of multiple types of plants. One of them is holly with spiky leaves. For the shrubs, we would like to seek permission to cut off all of them 4. Cherry Tree: Remove

  29 Jun 2026 Trees
• 26/01507/TPW Granted

  22 Barbour Drive Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3FQ

  Oak Tree overhanging rear garden, either option 1) or 2) below: Option 1) Overall crown reduction to BS 3998:2010 reducing height by 2.5-3.0m and sides by max 1.0-1.5m. All final finish cuts to good growth points, with cuts no greater than 65mm at top (50mm for sides) diameter. Option 2) Lateral crown reduction (tip reduction) of southwest to southeast quadrants over rear garden by max 1.0-1.5m. All final finish cuts to good growth points in accrodance with BS 3998:2010, with cuts no greater than 50mm diameter. Blending in at sides.

  8 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/01323/TPW Granted

  24 Auclum Close Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3DY

  T1 - Oak (Quercus robur): approximately 18m in height with a crown spread of 8m - Selectively prune branches currently in contact with the dwelling, pruning back to suitable previous pruning points using hand tools to provide a clearance of approx. 1-1.5m from the building (final finish cuts to good growth points). - Remove epicormic growth from the stem. T2 - Oak (Quercus robur): approximately 20m in height with a crown spread of 15m. - Selectively reduce the lowest eastern crown sector over the roof by up to 1.5m. - Undertake a selective crown lift to approximately 5m above ground level. - Selectively reduce the south western crown sector by up to 1.5m to provide approx clearance of 1-1.5m from the neighbouring roof at No. 23 - final finish cuts to good growth points. - Remove epicormic growth from the stem. All pruning works to be undertaken in accordance with BS3998:2010.

  18 Jun 2026 Trees
• 26/01729/TPW Awaiting decision

  Bayford House Stockcross Newbury RG20 8LB

  Group 6 Pedunculate oak - Prune to Clear structure/wires/buildings by 1m Group 7 Acacia species, Leyland cypress, Mixed species Remove Broken/Hanging Branch Group 7 Acacia species, Leyland cypress, Mixed species Prune to Clear structure/wires/buildings by 1m Within 12 Months Prune to clear sheds. Group 8 Horse chestnut, Lawson cypress, Common, ivy, Common holly, Pine species, Cherry laurel, Pedunculate oak, Lime species, Mixed species - Crown Lift to Statutory Height Over Road to 5.2m Group 17 Common lime Remove Dead Wood Within 6 Months Remove major deadwood overhanging road. T7 Common beech Crown Lift to Statutory Height Over Road to 5.2m T9 Lime species Crown Lift Over Car Park/ Footpath to 2.5m Within 12 Months Above footpaths. 1478 T84 Pine species Dismantle to ground level T85 Lime species Crown Reduce in Height by Specified Amount & Shape T94 Pine species Dismantle to ground T95 Pine species Dismantle to ground T98 Sycamore Sever and Remove Ivy to 1.5m Above Ground Level T99 Sycamore Dismantle to ground level T101 Sycamore Reduce Crown in Height (by 4m) and Shape (Specify final height and width) T103 Fir species Dismantle to ground level The reasons for the recommended work specifications above are detailed within the attached report, all work will be conducted to BS3998 standards. The applicant is open to the replacement of trees lost, any further information required can be requested.

  7 Aug 2026 Trees