Planning application
Old School Flats Water Street Hampstead Norreys Thatcham RG18 0RY
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
G1 - 12x Hazels, 2x Elders and 1x Field Maple. Roadside surrounding front garden - Reduce to previous points. The hedge will be left at a height of approx 3m from the garden side and 3.5m from roadside as per photo provided G2 - 4x Conifers to rear - Trim faces and reduce height by c.2m. These will be left at a height of approx 9m as per photo provided
As published by the council, reference 26/02257/TPC
Application record
- Reference
- 26/02257/TPC
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Received
- 14 Oct 2026
- Validated
- 16 Oct 2026
- Postcode
- RG18 0RY
Site history
Applications at this address on the West Berkshire register
This site has had 2 applications since 2025.
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25/02121/TPC Awaiting decision
Old School Flats Water Street Hampstead Norreys Thatcham RG18 0RY
G1- Line of Hazels - cut back branches overhanging ditch and roadside by up to 2m to alleviate poor sideline for neighbours exiting drive. These trees are regularly pruned ( see planning applications ad passim) with no detriment to their health and vitality.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 Oct 2026
Received by West Berkshire
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16 Oct 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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16 Oct 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 11 December 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.
What happens while it is decided
This application is with West Berkshire for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year West Berkshire's median decision took 59 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
About this record
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