17 Bluebell Drive Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3EF

1. 5 May 2026

   Received by West Berkshire

2. 1 Jul 2026

   Decision issued: Approval

3. 25 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

West Berkshire granted permission on 1 July 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.

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.

• 18 Bluebell Drive Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3EF

  26/01704/TPW Submitted 5 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~23 Nov

  T1 is a healthy mature Oak growing close to the rear elevation of 18 Bluebell Drive. The structural condition and physiological health of the tree is good. T1 has previously been cut back to create adequate clearance to the property. The tree has responded well to the work and re-grown with 1.5-2m new growth from previous reduction points. Further works are recommended to reduce the lateral spread on the south side of the tree to create reasonable clearance to property. These are minor works. Pruning cuts will be kept small and the works will not be visible from a public view. The health and wider visual amenity value of the tree will not be harmed. Recommended Tree Works: Reduce lateral spread on southern half of tree only by 1.5-2m back to previous reduction points to create reasonable clearance to adjacent properties. Cuts will be graded into the adjacent crown to leave a sympathetic and natural-looking canopy shape (see photo 1); Reduce 1x pendulous low branch over garden of number 18 by approximately 2m back in line with surrounding canopy (see photo 2); Remove deadwood; Remove epicormic growth on the lower trunk to a height of 3m above ground level.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• 10 Alder Glade Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3HW

  25/02808/HOUSE Submitted 4 Dec 2025 50 yards away

  Ground floor front extension to form porch.

  Granted Householder Extension 9 docs
  Small domestic

• 10 Bluebell Drive Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3EF

  20/00199/HOUSE Submitted 27 Jan 2020 100 yards away

  Demolition of single storey garage & conservatory to create single storey ground floor extension and first floor extension.

  Granted Householder Extension Demolition 17 docs
  Small domestic

• 2 Alder Glade Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3HW

  25/02422/TPW Submitted 20 Oct 2025 100 yards away

  Oak (T1) - Remove. Historic works carried out and tree showing signs of major dieback within upper crown causing branch failure and damage to surrounding area. Also, signs of Honey Fungus on main trunkl. Owners request to remove tree as concerns on future issues.

  Granted Trees 6 docs

• 2 Bluebell Drive Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3EF

  04/00072/HOUSE Submitted 15 Jan 2004 150 yards away

  Single storey extension at rear.

  Granted Householder Extension 2 docs
  Small domestic

• The Bolt Hole Hollybush Lane Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3JS

  26/01686/PIP Submitted 30 Jul 2026 200 yards away

  Change of use of the Bolt Hole ie the Bolt Hole , 1 the Piggeries and 2 the Piggeries from 3 dwellings to 2 dwellings only, via internal works, and the change of use of the stables to one additional dwelling overall net gain on site being nil dwellings. New access point , parking and curtilage for the Stables.

  Granted 13 docs
  Several homes

• 26/02154/TPW Awaiting decision

  5 Tamarisk Court Thatcham RG18 4EX

  T1 - Oak: Cut back lower branches by approx 2 -2.5 metres or to good growths points on the branch. Deadwood where needed

  Received 9 Sep, published by the council 12 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/01642/TPC Granted

  High Trees Main Street West Ilsley Newbury RG20 7AA

  Please see accompanying recommended works from Jenks tree surgeons. Relates to three purple plum trees. We intend to reduce each by 1-1.5m which will reduce remaining height to approximately 2.5-3m in order to bring the trees back into scale with their surroundings.

  Received 28 Jul, published by the council 31 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/01637/TPC Granted

  6A Donnington Square Newbury RG14 1PJ

  T1 - Laurel: cut to the ground

  Received 27 Jul, published by the council 31 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/01598/TPC Granted

  Icollege Intervention 88 Newtown Road Newbury RG14 7BT

  T1 - Lime: Inside Car Park Area. Re-pollard to old points. The proposed works would not reduce the amenity value of the tree and will allow sustainable tree management in the long term. The works are part of a regular maintenance program to retain the tree at a suitable size of its location.

  Received 21 Jul, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/01591/TPW Granted

  Southwood Tydehams Newbury RG14 6JT

  T0672 Fell Ash tree T0673 Fell Hawthorn T0674 Fell Sycamore T0675 Fell Sycamore T0676 Fell Ash T0677 Fell Ash T0678 Fell Ash T0681 Fell Ash T0682 Fell Sycamore

  Received 20 Jul, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Trees