Hope Cottage Brightwalton Newbury RG20 7BP

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 26/00417/TPC Granted

  Hope Cottage Brightwalton Newbury RG20 7BP

  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.

  Decided 29 Apr 2026 Trees

1. 23 Feb 2026

   Received by West Berkshire

2. 29 Apr 2026

   Decision issued: No Objection Raised

3. 25 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• Hope Cottage Brightwalton Newbury RG20 7BP

  26/00417/TPC Submitted 23 Feb 2026 0m 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

• 16 Ash Close Brightwalton Newbury RG20 7BW

  26/01514/CERTP Submitted 10 Jul 2026 63m away

  75% historically approved · decision due ~10 Sep

  Single storey 3m kitchen extension to rear of property.

  Awaiting decision Lawful development Extension 13 docs
  Small domestic

• The Lawns Brightwalton Newbury RG20 7BP

  25/02871/TPC Submitted 15 Dec 2025 87m away

  L1- (Tilia) Lime Tree: next to house has large cavity in the base. It is weighted towards the house. Applying to remove to ground level as the home owner would like it gone. Y1 - Yew: Crown raise to achieve 3m clearance over drive, to enable larger vehicles to access the main entrance. C2- Conifer: which has been historically topped into the hedge to be cut back to retain as a hedge. Reducing height by 2 meters to retain a 1.5 meter hedge.

  Granted Trees 5 docs

• Killybegs Brightwalton Newbury RG20 7BP

  26/00902/HOUSE Submitted 27 Apr 2026 91m 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 91m away

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

  Withdrawn Householder Extension 15 docs
  Domestic

• The Lawns Brightwalton Newbury RG20 7BP

  26/00418/TPC Submitted 23 Feb 2026 94m 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

• 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