5 Tamarisk Court Thatcham RG18 4EX

1. 9 Sep 2026

   Received by West Berkshire

2. 12 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 4 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   West Berkshire took a median of 59 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with West Berkshire for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year West Berkshire decided tree works applications in a median of 51 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• 5 Snowdrop Copse Thatcham RG18 4EJ

  25/02686/TPW Submitted 20 Nov 2025 50 yards away

  T1 - Oak: Cut back lower side branches that are growing over the neighbours garden by approx 2 - 2.5 metres and as agreed on site with Tree Officer. Deadwood where needed. T2 - Oak: Cut back the lower side branches by approx 2-2.5 metres and as agreed on site with Tree Officer. Deadwood where needed. G3 - 3x Oak over summerhouse: Cut back the lower side branches by approx 2-2.5 metres and as agreed on site with Tree Officer. Deadwood where needed.

  Granted Trees 3 docs

• 4 Simmons Field Thatcham West Berkshire RG18 4ET

  21/03205/HOUSE Submitted 21 Dec 2021 50 yards away

  Rear Flat Roof Extension

  Granted Householder Extension 12 docs
  Domestic

• 10 Simmons Field Thatcham RG18 4ET

  25/02017/HOUSE Submitted 4 Sep 2025 100 yards away

  Retrospective Garage Conversion

  Granted Householder 14 docs
  Small domestic

• 21 Larkspur Gardens Thatcham RG18 4EU

  26/02140/TPW Submitted 1 Oct 2026 100 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~26 Nov

  Works to reduce reach of current english oak located within property boundary at rear of main dwelling to provide sufficient clearance to property. Crown lift to 2.5m and lower branch reduction by 6-7m to return clearance back to main house to a manageable level (as applied and granted previously circa 2008). Branch reduction to be taken back to previous pruning cuts on branches no greater than 75mm diameter. Deadwooding as appropriate as part of works to preserve tree health and condition. See sketch plan KD/21_Larkspur/Tree_Works/2026 Works to reduce reach of tree branches from neighbouring property at rear of detached garage to remove contact with roofline and gutter blockage. Prune back to 2.5m clearance of roof overhang and back to suitable growth point on branches no greater than 75mm diameter. See photos 1-5

  Awaiting decision Trees
  Domestic

• 15 Larkspur Gardens Thatcham RG18 4EU

  26/01918/TPW Submitted 2 Sep 2026 150 yards away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~30 Oct

  Oak Tree: Reduction of branches to second/third branches to make safe (as per photo provided)

  Awaiting decision Trees 3 docs

• 4 Simmons Field Thatcham RG18 4ET

  26/02153/TPW Submitted 2 Oct 2026 150 yards away

  90% historically approved · decision due ~7 Dec

  T1 - Plum: crown reduction/lifting because of excessive growth, damage to the boundary fences and impact on other trees/shrubs in the surrounding area. The tree has grown significantly in recent years and has now become straggly and unbalanced. Description of planned work: Crown reduction: branch reduction by 4m. The current spread is 10.2m. The proposed spread will be 6m which includes the removal of the low branch which is pushing the boundary fence down and is an off shoot at ground level of the main tree. Crown lifting: removal of lower branches to a height of 2 to 2.5m above ground level

  Awaiting decision Trees
  Small domestic

• 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
• 26/01918/TPW Awaiting decision

  15 Larkspur Gardens Thatcham RG18 4EU

  Oak Tree: Reduction of branches to second/third branches to make safe (as per photo provided)

  Received 2 Sep, published by the council 4 Sep 2026 Trees