Planning applications in West Berkshire, October 2026

The Churchyard St Marys Church Church Gate Thatcham

Lime (2871) - removal of deadwood more than 25mm diameter Lime (2889) - Crown lift to 5m over the access road

Little Heath Court Little Heath Road Tilehurst Reading RG31 5TX

Erection of four standalone supported living units, a sensory unit with staff office space and ancillary works, associated with the existing care facility.

Crokers Hole Farm Seven Barrows Lambourn Hungerford RG17 8UH

Internal alterations and extension (less than 100sqm) solar panels and air source heat pumps/renewables.

Burghfield Veterinary Surgery 1 Tarragon Way Burghfield Common Reading RG7 3YU

Proposed external signage to existing Veterinary practice.

7 Pound Cottages Wallingford Road Streatley Reading RG8 9JH

Cotoneaster: Front Garden: Reduce the crown back by 3-4 metres leaving a finished height of approximately 2 metres. Bay: Rear Garden: Reduce the height by 2 metres leaving a final finished height of approximately 3.5 metres and trim the sides with hedge cutters to tidy.

19A Wintringham Way Purley On Thames Reading RG8 8BH

First floor extension and loft conversion with modifications to the roof. Section 73 application to vary condition 2 (Approved plans) of Planning Permission 20/02214/HOUSE.

2 Elizabeth Gardens Kintbury Hungerford RG17 9TB

Hornbeam - Reduce height and circumference. The tree currently stands taller than our house which is, approximately, 13 meters high, the approximate height of the tree stands around 15 to 16 meters. (please see attached photograph). At its widest point (the middle and lower branches) it spans approximately 14 meters. If the requested reduction was granted then the tree would have a final height of approximately 12.5 meters and a final, maximum, span of just under 12 meters. We would therefore request a 40% crown reduction, taking approximately a 16% reduction from the widest and tallest branches with the smaller branches having less of a reduction to ensure the tree holds its shape but moves away from our house and boundary fences.

54 The Avenue Mortimer Common Reading RG7 3QX

T2 - Oak tree needs to be removed as it has appeared diseased or unable to get water throughout the summer. We have consulted two tree surgeons and both said it had unfortunately died and should be taken down.

The Gables The Ridge Cold Ash Thatcham RG18 9HY

T1 - Wild Cherry: Fell to ground level Reason: T1 is a mature tree growing to the rear of the property. The trees two trunks lean towards the rear elevation of the property. Fungal fruiting bodies of Laetiporus sulphureus (Chicken of the Woods) are present at the base of the tree. The presence of decay at the base of the tree and the lean of the trunk towards the residential property means that T1 (Cherry) poses an unacceptable risk to property and can no longer be safely retained in this location.

St Johns Memorial Garden Andover Road Newtown Road Newbury

1972 - Cherry remove dead lower limb 1973 - Cherry northern leader signs of rot remove leader

The Old Smithy Cottage Farnborough Wantage OX12 8NS

Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 4 (Cladding) of planning permission 25/01803/HOUSE

Street Record 2 Recreation Road Burghfield Common Reading

Notification under Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) to utilise permitted development rights (Part 16 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended). Erection of a 10 Metre Light Wooden Pole near 132 Recreation Road, RG7 3EN.

Portofino House The Ridge Cold Ash Thatcham RG18 9HZ

Sycamore - Approx 7 stems - Rear boundary - Reduce lateral branches back where encroaching over cabin by approx 3m to suitable growth points to clear roof. Lateral spread starting height - 12 meters - Finished height 9 meters (leave tops of trees)

Norris Lane Cottage Norris Lane Chaddleworth Newbury RG20 7DZ

There are 4 unmaintained old hedging conifers that have encroached on there drive and they'd like to remove them to gain the space back. to be removed to ground level.

Street Record 1 Recreation Road Burghfield Common Reading

Notification under Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) to utilise permitted development rights (Part 16 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended). Erection of a 10 Metre Light Wooden Pole near 132 Recreation Road, RG7 3EN.

Paynes Farmhouse Back Street East Garston Hungerford RG17 7EY

Silver Birch in rear garden (larger tree) - Crown reduce and shape by 30% to suitable growth points - (3 meters) Starting height - 20m - Finished height - 17m Silver Birch - Rear garden - Dismantle and fell

Lime Tree Cottage Back Street East Garston Hungerford RG17 7EY

Lime - Rear garden - Crown lift to 7 meters and crown thin canopy by removing epicormic growth, rubbing branches and dead branches. (approx 10% thin)

Friends Meeting House Back Street East Garston Hungerford

T2 - Beech Tree on end of hedgerow - reduce to match hedge height - Starting height - 6m. Finished height - 2m. G5 - 2 x Beech & 1 x Viburnham - In Beech hedge - Cut down to hedge height - Starting height - 6m. Finished height - 2m. T1 - Yew - Next to Quaker meeting house - Clear off roof to give 2m clearance back to suitable growth points T3 - Oak - Hanging over Paynes House - Crown lift to 6m, sever Ivy and clear off garage roof by 2m T4 - Beech - Next to Paynes House - Crown reduce and re-shape by 30% - 3m - Starting height - 18m. Finished height - 15m.

49 Partridge Drive Tilehurst Reading RG31 4SX

T1 Oak - Fell and treat stump with eco-plugs

17 Laurel Drive Tilehurst Reading RG31 5DY

T1 - Oak - Remove to ground level - REASON - The trees roots are causing damage to the property. Adj. fence posts have been distorted so the panels do not fit. Large cracks have appeared in a concrete pad located directly under the tree, this used to be the base for a summer house that has recently been removed due to damage from the tree. A recently built retaining wall has cracked this summer and the block paving at the rear of the house has sunk - All believed to be caused by the roots of T1.

Sunnyside Yattendon Thatcham RG18 0XX

Approval of details reserved by Condition (4) Cladding and Tiles of planning permission 26/01305/HOUSE: Erection of oak framed garage with first floor space following removal of existing garage.

Site Of Unit A Youngs Industrial Estate Paices Hill Aldermaston Reading RG7 4PW

Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 6 'Soft Landscaping' of approved 26/00549/FULMAJ: Construction of industrial units (use Classes E(g), B2 and B8 in a single building. Section 73 application to vary Conditions (2) Approved Plans, (3) Materials, (13) Sustainable Building Construction and (17) EV Charging Points, and remove Condition (14) BREEAM of planning permission 25/01736/FULMAJ.

West Berkshire Council West Berkshire Council Offices Market Street Newbury RG14 5LD

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69 The Avenue Mortimer Common Reading RG7 3QU

A house holders planning application for the removal of a garage and replacement with a single storey side extension. Additional first floor story level, including feature glazed gable end and dormer windows. Hip gable roof reconfigured to a gable end. Section 73 application to vary condition 2 (approved plans) of Planning Permission 24/02162/HOUSE.

9 London Road Thatcham RG18 4GE

Application for a Lawful Development Certificate for an Existing Use: This Lawful Development Certificate application seeks confirmation that planning application 22/02746/FUL for the following development: New dwelling with associated access and parking has been implemented and remains extant within the meaning of Section 56 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and within the time limit imposed by the planning permission

51 Park Lane Thatcham RG18 3GB

The existing lawful use of the property is as a residential dwellinghouse within Use Class C3. The property has historically been occupied and used as a conventional family dwelling and there is no evidence to suggest that this residential use is unlawful. No operational development is proposed as part of this application. The application seeks a Certificate of Lawfulness for the proposed use of the property as a children's home, on the basis that the proposed occupation and manner of operation would not constitute a material change of use from the existing lawful residential use.

2 Hillfoot Cottages Bath Road Woolhampton Reading RG7 5RL

Application for a Non-Material Amendment Following a Grant of Planning Permission 25/01729/HOUSE. Amendments: Relocation of external staircase, additional Juliette balcony, approved dormers to be replaced with roof lights

Willow Dene Bethesda Street Upper Basildon Reading RG8 8NT

Single Storey Front Garage Extension and Garage Conversion

11 Little Heath Road Tilehurst Reading RG31 5TY

Single storey rear, first floor side extensions and extension of first floor dormer including front porch extension

1 Sanham View Hungerford RG17 0US

Summer house adjacent to garage and sheltered roof canopy between garage and existing dwelling

The Old House High Street Chieveley Newbury RG20 8UX

Lime tree T1: fell to ground level. The tree is severely dangerous and decayed at the base and ready to fall over. We have already gained emailed confirmation from west berks the tree can be felled. Sycamore tree T2: fell to ground level. It is a small sapling that is growing into the brick wall right behind the public bus stop. If it is allowed to carry on growing it will destroy this wall and could cause harm to the public. Macrocarpa tree T3: dead wood removal and limb reduction of 2 metres. The tree has bad canopy health, lots of deadwood and the live limbs are showing signs of potential failure. I seriously recommend removing the dead wood and reducing the live limbs back by 2 metres, bringing the canopy into a more safe state and much lower risk of limb failure.

18 Craven Close Kintbury Hungerford RG17 9XF

Installation of an air source heat pump.

21 De Montfort Grove Hungerford RG17 0DQ

Proposed single storey front extension with associated alterations and render to existing external walls. Resubmission of elapsed approval 21/00854/HOUSE with amended extension size.

161 Greenham Road Newbury RG14 7SY

Internal alterations to create a kitchen / dining room and shower room on the ground floor. Internal alterations to create an additional bedroom and relocation of family bathroom on the first floor.

Northolt Northcroft Lane Newbury RG14 1BP

Replacement of windows and entrance door to front elevation.

Speen Manor Cottage Bath Road Speen Newbury RG14 1RA

Single storey rear extension.

New Farm House Coombe Road Compton Newbury RG20 6RQ

The erection of a ground floor rear extension. Alterations to the elevations include removing and adding new windows and doors. Demolishing the existing rear and side additions. Removal of the rear chimney stack. The erection of new small dormers to the front and side. New roof lights to the main roof and to the rear roof. The removal of two trees from the rear.

5 Stanbrook Close Bradfield Southend Reading RG7 6EW

T3 - Cedar: Remove

11 Bunkers Hill Newbury RG14 6TF

Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Condition 7 (Tree Pruning) of planning permission 25/02643/HOUSE

Victoria Park Park Way Newbury

717- Willow disease now visible on all sides ganoderma amongst others. to be felled and stump ground and replaced 2 for one in close proximity with in the next 2 years. 723 - Beech - in decline - remove all deadwood with circumference of 30mm or above 731 - Lime - undertake 10 yearly repollard 150 mm from previous cut point 735 Lime - Undertake 10 yearly repollard 150 mm fromm previous cut point 737 Alder - Crown lift to 4.5 m 738 Alder - Diseased Canker - fell before spread to others. 823 Goat Willow - reduce limb over footpath from becoming an obstruction 831 Plum - Raise crown to 3m 835 American sweetgum - raise canopy to 3m over pathway 837 Norway Maple reduce limb towards road and raise crown to 3m on footpath side. 1506 White willow - recoppice

Thatcham Memorial Playing Fields Brownsfield Road Thatcham

Non-material amendment following grant of planning permission 24/02658/FULMAJ - Amendments: Condition 2 lists the approved drawings and XV to be amended to 024 Rev B. Condition 6 requires the construction of a non turf practice wicket within the main cricket filed in the locaion shown on drawing 2004241-024. The cricket club would prefer the practice wicket is located outside of the playing field boundary and have identified a suitablelocation in the northeast corner of the ground outside of the pitch boundary. A revised drawing 2004241-024 Rev A shows the new location.

70 Roman Way Thatcham RG18 3BS

Remove existing conservatory, garage, shed and porch. Proposed single storey extension to side and rear, plus new porch.

Burnt Pine Reading Road Padworth Common Reading RG7 4QL

Proposed outbuilding following the demolition of the existing outbuilding (prior approval not required under 25/01516/DEMO)

4 Benett Gardens Newbury RG14 1PW

2x Lime trees - remove epicormic growth and shoots to maintain tree health, structural integrity, appearance and safety

Equestrian Barn More Wood House Hamstead Marshall Newbury RG20 0JD

Application for approval details reserved by conditions 4 (BNG) and 5 (HCMMP) of approved 25/02789/FUL Report by Smart Land Management and Ecology dated 29/09/2026

Blackbird Bagnor Newbury RG20 8AQ

Application for Approval of Details Reserved by Conditions 6 (Ecological Enhancement), 7 (Ecological Measures), 9 (EV Point), 11 (Soft Landscaping Scheme) and 12 (Flood Response Plan) of planning permission Allowed on Appeal 24/01058/FUL

Land at Hollybush Lane Sulhamstead Reading

Oak tree 0JTK, crown decline, by roadside, lower stem bleeds, mature, large tree but significant targets, fell and dismantle and leave arisings in woodland Birch tree 0JTL, dead standing by roadside, stem bleeds, fell and dismantle and leave arisings in woodland Pine tree 0JTM, standing dead by roadside, fell and dismantle and leave arisings in woodland Oak tree 0JTN, declining mature oak by roadside, slight lean towards road, old fruiting bodies around base of tree, lower stem bleeds, crown decline, fell and dismantle and leave arisings in woodland

Church Of St Mary Church Road Shaw Newbury RG14 2DR

I wish to apply to fell and dismantle the mature Cedar of Lebanon tree, known as tree icon 014J in the grounds of St Mary's Church yard, Shaw. The tree has had two significant and large limb rip outs over the last threee months from probalby included bark and acute branch collars, the remaining tree has several more significant limbs with similar branch collars and the concern is that additional limbs and branches are likely to fall over time. A well used footpath runs past the tree and this is used daily by children and adults. The tree now has two large decay points where the limbs ripped out from so these will be sites of pathogen ingress over time. The tree is around 15m in height and 10-12m in width, the hope is that the church plants a replacement tree elsewhere in the churchyard.

Land Adjacent To 25 Lambourn Place Lambourn Hungerford RG17 8XZ

I would like to carry out a crown lift on this mature willow tree growing on private land and to the side of the public footpath and adjacent to 25 Lambourn Place, Lambourn. The branches currently hang to around 1.5m over the footpath and the intention is to crown lift the branches to 2.5m over the footpath. In addition there is a partially broken and partially hanging branch within the low crown of the tree and I will instruct the contractor to prune this off, leaving arisings on site, in order to mitigate the risk to the public. The tree icon is 0JUY.

48 Loundyes Close Thatcham RG18 3EB

Part Retrospective: Erection of a single-storey rear extension measuring 4m by 4.3m.