Planning application
26/00811/TPW
Southwood Tydehams Newbury RG14 6JT
Proposal
A - Leylandi: Crown reduction to achieve a tree of 5 metres in height, though a 40% reduction in volume, with approximately a 15% reduction in branch length, so as to avoid excessive spread into the neighbours garden. B and C - Turkey Oaks: Remove D - Sycamore: Remove E - Dead Turkey Oak: Large tree minus half its trunk: Remove F - Sycamore: Crossed trees: Removal of thinner tree G - Sycamore: Remove H - Sycamore: Remove
As published by the council, reference 26/00811/TPW
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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15 Apr 2026
Received by West Berkshire
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20 Apr 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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17 Jun 2026
Decision issued: Refusal
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What refusal means
The process from here
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.
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.
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25/02897/TPW Granted
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20/00525/TPW Granted
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05/00189/OUTD Refused
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Demolition of two existing dwellings and erection of seven dwellings.
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20/00394/TPW Granted
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26/01244/TPW Awaiting decision
Tudor House Tydehams Newbury RG14 6JT
Completion to front area to T5 as per Tree Schedule Remove one lower decayed limb from Oak Tree and remove deadwood overhanging access road, photos and marked up on site plan(Ref T1) Dismantle and fell 3 Hornbeam trees to rear boundary, photos and marked up on site plan. (Ref: 1,2,3) Remove two lower branches from Pine tree to rear boundary over hanging (Ref: 4)
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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
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26/01636/TPW Awaiting decision
Land Adjacent To 2 -8 Magpie Way Tilehurst Reading RG31 4SJ
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