Planning application
Bradfield College Bradfield Reading RG7 6AU
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1 Ash - Fell because of poor condition and ash dieback T2 Blue Cedar - (1) Prune canopy to achieve 5.5m clearance over roadway. High vehicles will be coming through for construction of the Health & Wellness Centre (planning application 24/01174/FUL) and (2) Reduce over-extended second order limb by 4m from tip to bring into line with crown and prevent limb snappage, particularly when in cone (refer to accompanying schedule of photos showing proposed reduction). T3 Oak, T4 Yew, T5 Oak, T6 Oak, T7 Yew, T8 Beech, T9 Ash - prune canopy to achieve 5.5m clearance over roadway (as per item (1) relating to T2 Blue Cedar)
As published by the council, reference 26/00460/TPC
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00460/TPC
- Type
- Tree Works in Conservation Area
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- No Objection Raised
- Received
- 25 Feb 2026
- Validated
- 25 Feb 2026
- Decided
- 14 Apr 2026
- Ward
- Bradfield
- Parish
- Bradfield Parish Council
- Postcode
- RG7 6AU
Site history
Applications at this address on the West Berkshire register
This site has had 19 applications since 2004: 15 approved, 0 refused.
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26/01248/LBC Awaiting decision
Bradfield College Bradfield Reading RG7 6AU
Partial removal of wall and installation of external steps and path.
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26/01247/FUL Awaiting decision
Bradfield College Bradfield Reading RG7 6AU
Partial removal of wall and installation of external steps and path.
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26/00982/TPC Granted
Bradfield College Bradfield Reading RG7 6AU
T18 - Robinia pseudoacacia: Proposed Works - Fell. The tree exhibits a partially failed structure with a significant wound present on the main stem. There is evidence of scattered deadwood and canopy dieback, indicating declining vitality and compromised structural integrity. Robinia pseudoacacia is a species known to be relatively brittle, particularly where defects are present, increasing the likelihood of limb or stem failure. The tree overhangs the adjacent highway and footpath, presenting a heightened risk to vehicles and pedestrians. Given its condition, position, and limited long-term amenity value, retention is not considered appropriate. Removal is therefore proposed in the interests of public safety and sound arboricultural management.
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26/00690/TPC Granted
Bradfield College Bradfield Reading RG7 6AU
T184 - Oak - Fell to near ground level T195 - Sycamore - Fell to near ground level T218 - Maple - Fell to near ground level T236 - Ash - Monolith at 15m and additional fallen Ash adjacent to be tidied stacking the timber and brash in the wood
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26/00551/COND Granted
Bradfield College Bradfield Reading RG7 6AU
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Biodiversity Gain Plan of planning permission 24/01174/FUL
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26/00540/NONMAT Granted
Bradfield College Bradfield Reading RG7 6AU
Application for a Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission 24/01174/FUL. Amendments:Minor amendments to the design of the external location, size and type of air source heat pumps and introduction of stepped access to plant, all obscured by acoustic fencing. Minor changes to timber fencing to relocate gated access.
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26/00471/COND Granted
Bradfield College Bradfield Reading RG7 6AU
Approval of details reserved by Condition (14) Noise and Acoustic Enclosure of planning permission 24/01174/FUL: Demolition of existing College bungalow, garage and associated boundary enclosures, erection of College Health and Wellness Centre and associated ambulance/nurse parking, drainage works, air source heat pump, hard and soft landscaping, new pedestrian footways and associated works, and temporary change of use of College car park to site compound with associated cabins, storage and enclosures for the duration of the construction works.
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26/00264/COND Granted
Bradfield College Bradfield Reading RG7 6AU
Approval of details reserved by Condition (23) Drainage of planning permission 24/01174/FUL: Demolition of existing College bungalow, garage and associated boundary enclosures, erection of College Health and Wellness Centre and associated ambulance/nurse parking, drainage works, air source heat pump, hard and soft landscaping, new pedestrian footways and associated works, and temporary change of use of College car park to site compound with associated cabins, storage and enclosures for the duration of the construction works.
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26/00224/NONMAT Granted
Bradfield College Bradfield Reading RG7 6AU
Non-Material Amendment to planning permission 24/01174/FUL: Demolition of existing College bungalow, garage and associated boundary enclosures, erection of College Health and Wellness Centre and associated ambulance/nurse parking, drainage works, air source heat pump, hard and soft landscaping, new pedestrian footways and associated works, and temporary change of use of College car park to site compound with associated cabins, storage and enclosures for the duration of the construction works. Amendment: amendment to condition 23 to exempt initial works to widen the existing internal driveway and construct a footpath from the condition, to enable such works to proceed prior to approval of details required under this condition.
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25/02913/COND Granted
Bradfield College Bradfield Reading RG7 6AU
Approval of details reserved by Conditions (3) Materials, (15) Hard Landscaping and (16) Soft Landscaping of planning permission 24/01174/FUL: Demolition of existing College bungalow, garage and associated boundary enclosures, erection of College Health and Wellness Centre and associated ambulance/nurse parking, drainage works, air source heat pump, hard and soft landscaping, new pedestrian footways and associated works, and temporary change of use of College car park to site compound with associated cabins, storage and enclosures for the duration of the construction works.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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25 Feb 2026
Received by West Berkshire
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14 Apr 2026
Decision issued: No Objection Raised
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
5 documents on file for this application
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West Berkshire granted permission on 14 April 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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Bradfield College Bradfield Reading RG7 6AU
Approval of details reserved by Condition 4 - CEMP and Condition 5 - HMMP of approved application reference 24/01174/FUL (Demolition of existing College bungalow, garage and associated boundary enclosures, erection of College Health and Wellness Centre and associated ambulance/nurse parking, drainage works, air source heat pump, hard and soft landscaping, new pedestrian footways and associated works, and temporary change of use of College car park to site compound with associated cabins, storage and enclosures for the duration of the construction works).
Granted Conditions Demolition 6 docs -
Bradfield College Bradfield Reading RG7 6AU
Non-Material Amendment to planning permission 24/01174/FUL: Demolition of existing College bungalow, garage and associated boundary enclosures, erection of College Health and Wellness Centre and associated ambulance/nurse parking, drainage works, air source heat pump, hard and soft landscaping, new pedestrian footways and associated works, and temporary change of use of College car park to site compound with associated cabins, storage and enclosures for the duration of the construction works. Amendment: amendment to condition 23 to exempt initial works to widen the existing internal driveway and construct a footpath from the condition, to enable such works to proceed prior to approval of details required under this condition.
Granted Amendments Demolition 4 docs -
Bradfield College Bradfield Reading RG7 6AU
Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Biodiversity Gain Plan of planning permission 24/01174/FUL
Granted Conditions 6 docs -
Bradfield College Bradfield Reading RG7 6AU
Application for a Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission 24/01174/FUL. Amendments:Minor amendments to the design of the external location, size and type of air source heat pumps and introduction of stepped access to plant, all obscured by acoustic fencing. Minor changes to timber fencing to relocate gated access.
Granted Amendments 12 docs -
Bradfield College Bradfield Reading RG7 6AU
Approval of details reserved by Condition (14) Noise and Acoustic Enclosure of planning permission 24/01174/FUL: Demolition of existing College bungalow, garage and associated boundary enclosures, erection of College Health and Wellness Centre and associated ambulance/nurse parking, drainage works, air source heat pump, hard and soft landscaping, new pedestrian footways and associated works, and temporary change of use of College car park to site compound with associated cabins, storage and enclosures for the duration of the construction works.
Granted Conditions Demolition 18 docs -
Bradfield College Bradfield Reading RG7 6AU
Approval of details reserved by Condition (23) Drainage of planning permission 24/01174/FUL: Demolition of existing College bungalow, garage and associated boundary enclosures, erection of College Health and Wellness Centre and associated ambulance/nurse parking, drainage works, air source heat pump, hard and soft landscaping, new pedestrian footways and associated works, and temporary change of use of College car park to site compound with associated cabins, storage and enclosures for the duration of the construction works.
Granted Conditions Demolition 13 docs
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