26/00733/CERTP

1. 31 Mar 2026

   Received by West Berkshire

2. 14 Apr 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 12 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: Refusal

4. 25 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.

Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• 25/02448/TPC Granted

  Riverside Park (East) Hutton Close Newbury

  Willow tree 0670 by stream, in poor condition, one stem fallen, fruiting bodies at base and basal hollowing, plan to coppice stool/all stems to 1 metre Willow tree 067R, pollard to previous pollard points ie reduce to 6 metre standing height and remove 7 metres of regrowth Willow tree 067S, pollard crown by circa 50% to establish new pollard points i.e. reduce from 22 metres in height down to 15 metres.

  23 Oct 2025 228m away Trees
• 26/00574/TPC Granted

  Hockey Ground Trinity School Love Lane Shaw Newbury

  2 x lime trees - fell and apply herbicide to stump to prevent re-growth. Trees are causing damage to paving around the trees, causing a trip hazard in a high footfall area. Trees are planted too close to the Astro - further growth will cause an uneven surface to the playing area.

  10 Mar 2026 232m away Trees
• 26/01465/CERTP Awaiting decision

  Happy Kids Nursery The Winchcombe School Maple Crescent Newbury RG14 1LN

  Enclose the existing veranda to enable all year use.

  24 Jun 2026 250m away Lawful development
• 26/01242/TPC Granted

  Trinity School Love Lane Shaw Newbury RG14 2DU

  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.

  9 Jun 2026 258m away Trees
• 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.

  2 Jul 2026 330m away Trees
• 26/00202/TPC Granted

  Grounds Of Shaw House Church Road Shaw Newbury

  To reduce lower branches of T1-9 (Yews) up to 0.5m or closest growth point gradually decreasing reduction lenght untill the uppermost branches which will be reduced by no more than 0.2m or closest growth point. Works will be done in such a way so as to ensure pruning leaves suitable green growth so as to create a topiary effect

  29 Jan 2026 377m away Trees

• 26/01095/CERTE Granted

  The Vale Craven Road Inkpen Hungerford RG17 9DX

  Kitchen extension.

  20 May 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01623/CERTP Awaiting decision

  Beechcroft Mill Lane Newbury RG14 5QS

  New insulated roof and walls with internal alterations.

  24 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01605/CERTP Awaiting decision

  6 Briar Lea Road Mortimer Common Reading RG7 3SA

  Reconstruction and enlargement of existing garage and utility room, including replacement of two windows and one door, and partial external wall rendering.

  23 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01148/CERTP Refused

  Kennet Orly Woolhampton Hill Woolhampton Reading RG7 5SY

  Siting of Caravan to provide additional accommodation for family of Homeowners

  27 May 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01601/CERTP Awaiting decision

  57 Greenham Road Newbury RG14 7HY

  Single storey rear extension and internal alterations, following the demolition of single storey outbuilding.

  22 Jul 2026 Lawful development