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Bryony Cottage The Old Orchard Calcot Reading RG31 7RF

Granted West Berkshire 26/00623/TPW Tree Works Under TPO

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

T1 - Ash: Reduce 2-3m back to previous reduction points (where present) taking care not to cut beyond (or remove) any established pollard knuckles where present. Remove deadwood. Crown lift to create minimum 3-3.5m crown clearance above ground level. The height is currently 15m and the reduction will take it down to approximately 12.5/13m. Canopy spread North - reduced from 9.5m to 6.5/7m. East reduced from 9.6m to 6.5/7m. South reduced from 12m to approx. 9m. West 6.4 to approx. 4m.

As published by the council, reference 26/00623/TPW

Application record

Reference
26/00623/TPW
Type
Tree Works Under TPO
Status
Decided
Decision
Granted As published: Approval
Received
17 Mar 2026
Validated
19 Mar 2026
Decided
26 May 2026
Ward
Tilehurst South & Holybrook
Parish
Holybrook Parish Council
Postcode
RG31 7RF

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 17 Mar 2026

    Received by West Berkshire

  2. 19 Mar 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 26 May 2026

    Decision issued: Approval

  4. 25 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

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Duckworths Arboriculture Ltd. Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Marlborough

Active · incorporated 2022 · Marlborough

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2 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

West Berkshire granted permission on 26 May 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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