Planning application
26/00330/TPW
March House 1 Blands Close Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3JY
Proposal
T1- Oak: Remove all major deadwood, reduce lateral scaffold limbs over the house by 2-3m to reduce risk of branch failure over the house. The rest of the tree carry out overall canopy reduction of 1-2m to suitable growth points to manage garden/house encroachment, leaving crown asymmetrical. No wounds to exceed 50mm. Remove epicormic growth on the main stem to 4m.
As published by the council, reference 26/00330/TPW
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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13 Feb 2026
Received by West Berkshire
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16 Apr 2026
Decision issued: Approval
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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26/01480/TPW Awaiting decision
Roundoaks School Lane Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3JZ
T1 - Oak: remove all major deadwood and carry out radial light lateral prune of 1-2m to rebalance tree due to the suppression of the Pine tree next to the Oak and over extending limbs over the pond.
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26/00441/TPW Granted
Northlake House School Lane Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3LA
T1 - Oak: Remove all major deadwood, reduce the canopy over the house by 1m to suitable growth points to give building clearance, carry out visual tree inspection T2 - Oak: on opposing side of garage. Reduce canopy by 1-2m to manage encroachment to Mulberry and Catalpa tree. Reduce lower scaffold limb back for 2m clearance from the summer house T3 - Oak: on boundary. Carry out lateral prune by 1-2m to give clearance to Swamp Cypress
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25/02496/HOUSE Granted
2 Nagle Close Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3EB
Single storey extension
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26/01391/CERTP Awaiting decision
3 Park View Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3EJ
Rear extension
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25/02626/TPW Granted
10 Goodwood Close Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3EZ
Rear Garden Situated on the far left hand corner of garden two very large English Oak Trees T1 - English Oak: This tree has previously had works, and has a prominent lean towards the rear of the property and the neighbours. Due to the size and location, reduce the upper canopy lateral growth by approx. 2m so giving greater clearance to the rear of the property. To crown thin by 5-10%, removing rubbing and crossing branches of a diameter of up to 50mm to allow greater light to both gardens. Finally to remove any dead, dying wood and stumps and inspect low branches over neighbouring fence for decay (with possible reduction work to be agreed by Senior Tree Officer). T2 - English Oak: To crown thin by 5-10% removing rubbing and crossing branches of a diameter of up to 50mm to allow greater light to both gardens. Finally to remove any dead, dying wood and stumps and to crown lift lower laterals to a height of 4m as required to give clearance over surrounding gardens.
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26/01507/TPW Awaiting decision
22 Barbour Drive Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3FQ
Oak Tree: Covers the garden and is causing grass to die due to the shade. Tree is a safety risk due to branches falling. Cut back the overhanging branches extending into the garden to reduce the amount of shading. Remove any deadwood and any unsafe parts of the tree, including large branches where appropriate.
Other trees applications
In West Berkshire
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26/01201/TPW Granted
Doric House Tydehams Newbury RG14 6JT
Oak: Removal of new growth. Pigeons fouling lawn and patio plus hedge maintenance. The oak tree is approximately 12 metres in height and approximately 8 metres in width when viewed from my property and looking northwards. I am asking permission to cut back the new growth, on the southerly side of the tree, which overhangs the boundary fence, by between 600mm and 900mm depending on individual twig growth and hedge back to the previous position. This action will not impact on either the height nor width profile of the tree when viewed looking north. Leylandii: Reduce new growth back to property boundary. Hedging work required to control growth and maintain shape
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26/01236/TPW Granted
Pinchington Lodge Pinchington Lane Greenham Thatcham RG19 8SR
T1 - Oak: The oak tree exhibits significant decay within the main stem and has previously suffered a major limb failure, resulting in substantial canopy loss. The tree is now leaning towards the adjacent property. Reduce to a monolith at approximately 2 metres (5/6 feet) in height for habitat purposes. T2, T3, T4 and T5 - Oaks (Group of 4): These mature oak trees overhang the neighbouring property (Beeridge and Co Builders Ltd). Works are required to mitigate risk from falling branches and manage overall size. Crown reduction by 2/3 metres. Final finished height: approximately 16/17 metres. Final crown spread: approximately 9/11 metres T6 - Ash (multi-stem): This ash tree is affected by ash dieback and is in decline. There is evidence of previous limb failure, significant deadwood, and a large suspended branch. Heavy pollard reduction by approximately 4/5 metres. Final finished height: approximately 12/13 metres. Final crown spread: approximately 6/8 metres
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26/01648/TPW Awaiting decision
Thirtover Place Ashmore Green Road Cold Ash Thatcham RG18 9JD
The trees are a mix of Beech, Hawthorn, Holly, Norway Maple and oak. We would like to raise the crown to stop damage to the trees from vehicles. The trees are labelled T1-15 on the arboricultural plans over the main carpark and not numbered for the northern end of the site. We are looking at raising the crown for the trees along the road side of the site (east) to no more than 3.5 meters above ground level. We will not be felling any trees. Over the last 10 years we have planted over 100 small samplings and hedgerow saplings around the site and continue to plant more every year.
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26/01642/TPC Awaiting decision
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.
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26/01636/TPW Awaiting decision
Land Adjacent To 2 -8 Magpie Way Tilehurst Reading RG31 4SJ
T1 - 1x Oak Tree in Aviary Court, which is overhanging the garden of 10 Magpie Way - crown reduce by approximately 2m from the tips to 5 x tertiary branches of the southeast property facing side of the tree, to increase the gap between the tree and the house. Reduce from 14m to 12m in height and from 12m to 8m in width.