Planning application
The Hollies The Thicket Leckhampstead Newbury RG20 8QW
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
T1: Reduce height and spread of oak tree by approximately 2.5m. Leaving cuts no greater than 50mm and finishing height of tree left at 14m
As published by the council, reference 26/00841/TPW
Application record
- Reference
- 26/00841/TPW
- Type
- Tree Works Under TPO
- Status
- Decided
- Decision
- Granted As published: Approval
- Received
- 17 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 17 Apr 2026
- Decided
- 4 Jun 2026
- Ward
- Downlands
- Parish
- Leckhampstead Parish Council
- Postcode
- RG20 8QW
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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17 Apr 2026
Received by West Berkshire
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4 Jun 2026
Decision issued: Approval
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25 Jul 2026
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Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
C A Cook & Co Tree services and Fencing Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor
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West Berkshire granted permission on 4 June 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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