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The Vicarage Thames Street Sonning Wokingham RG4 6UR

Granted Wokingham 170076 Trees

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

TREE WORKS APPLICATION: TPO Number 821/1996 T27 Yew - Trim back to clear access drive. T33 Robinia - Reduce southern limb by 1.5 metres and install non-invasive 9 tonne static brace. T34 Yew - Reduce aspect near garage by 2 metres to conform with general crown profile.

As published by the council, reference 170076

Application record

Reference
170076
Type
Trees
Status
Determination Made
Decision
Granted As published: Approve
Received
28 Dec 2016
Validated
3 Jan 2017
Decided
31 Jan 2017
Ward
Sonning
Parish
Sonning
Postcode
RG4 6UR

Site history

Applications at this address on the Wokingham register

This site has had 4 applications since 2016: 2 approved, 0 refused.

  • 262140 Awaiting decision

    The Vicarage Thames Street Sonning Wokingham RG4 6UR

    SECTION 211 NOTIFICATION FOR WORKS IN A CONSERVATION AREA G1, Yew, Elder and Cherry Laurel - Reduce side laterals by up to 1.5m from the lower section; reduce section that interferes with motion sensor by up to 1.0m; prune low branches to provide approx. 2.0m clearance from the roof; remove Cherry Laurel and Elder to approx. 50mm from ground level. G2, Mixed species - Prune longer lower side laterals over footpath to maintain clearance of up to 2.5m; prune longer low side laterals by approx. 1.0m. T1, Ash - Fell to approx. 500mm from ground level.

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026
  • 262146 Awaiting decision

    The Vicarage Thames Street Sonning Wokingham RG4 6UR

    APPLICATION FOR WORKS TO PROTECTED TREE(S) TPO 821/1996, T3, T4, T5, T6, T7 T3, T4 and T5, Yew - Reduce side laterals by up to 1.5m from the lower section; reduce section that interferes with motion sensor by up to 1.0m; prune low branches to provide approx. 2.0m clearance from the roof. T6 and T7, Robinia - Prune longer lower side laterals over footpath to maintain clearance of up to 2.5m; prune longer low side laterals by approx. 1.0m.

    Submitted 9 Sep 2026
  • 163632 Granted

    The Vicarage Thames Street Sonning Wokingham RG4 6UR

    TREE WORKS APPLICATION IN A CONSERVATION AREA TREES KNOWN AS 30 Yew - Raise canopy up to 4 metres from ground level to give clearance for vehicular access. 36 Ash - Formative prune removing crossing and rubbing branches to aid future development. 38 Ash - Reduce lowest lateral branch by 2-3 metres. 40 Pink Horse Chestnut - Reduce westerly aspect by 2-3 metres. 41 Horse Chestnut - Reduce 3 lowest lateral branches by 2 metres to even crown profile. 44 Yew x8 - Raise canopy of group forming single canopy to achieve 2.5 metres clearance over footpath. G1 Laurel sycamore mix - Fell Sycamore group. 48 Lime - Fell.

    Decided 31 Jan 2017 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 28 Dec 2016

    Received by Wokingham

  2. 3 Jan 2017

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 31 Jan 2017

    Decision issued: Approve

  4. 5 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

7 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Wokingham granted permission on 31 January 2017, 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.

Nearby applications

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  • Rose Garden Thames Street Sonning Wokingham RG4 6UR

    261686 Submitted 17 Jul 2026 50 yards away

    Works to trees in Sonning Conservation Area comprising reduction of 1 Oak (T1), reduction of 2 Ash trees (G2), reduction works to 2 Ash trees (T3 & T4), and reduction of 1 Sycamore (T5) including removal of deadwood.

    Granted Trees 13 docs

  • Elm House Thames Street Sonning Wokingham RG4 6UR

    162405 Submitted 22 Aug 2016 50 yards away

    Application for tree works in a Conservation area to tree known as T1- Taxus Baccata to remove about a foot all around the tree including the top.

    Granted Trees 3 docs

  • Pool Court Thames Street Sonning RG4 6UR

    170437 Submitted 10 Feb 2017 50 yards away

    Full application for the proposed demolition of existing dwelling and replacement with new dwelling with basement and garage annex.

    Withdrawn Full applications New dwelling Demolition 23 docs
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  • 2 Elm Cottage Thames Street Sonning RG4 6UR

    162612 Submitted 19 Sep 2016 50 yards away

    TREE WORKS APPLICATION IN A CONSERVATION AREA Application for tree works in a Conservation area to carry out works on the trees known as numbers T1, T2 and T3 on enclosed plan.

    Granted Trees 6 docs

  • St. Andrews Church Thames Street Sonning Reading RG4 6UR

    170283 Submitted 18 Jan 2017 50 yards away

    Application for a non-material amendment to planning consent F/2014/0049 (28/3/2014) to allow changes to approved landscaping proposal.

    Withdrawn Amendments 4 docs

  • The Vicarage Thames Street Sonning Wokingham RG4 6UR

    163632 Submitted 28 Dec 2016 50 yards away

    TREE WORKS APPLICATION IN A CONSERVATION AREA TREES KNOWN AS 30 Yew - Raise canopy up to 4 metres from ground level to give clearance for vehicular access. 36 Ash - Formative prune removing crossing and rubbing branches to aid future development. 38 Ash - Reduce lowest lateral branch by 2-3 metres. 40 Pink Horse Chestnut - Reduce westerly aspect by 2-3 metres. 41 Horse Chestnut - Reduce 3 lowest lateral branches by 2 metres to even crown profile. 44 Yew x8 - Raise canopy of group forming single canopy to achieve 2.5 metres clearance over footpath. G1 Laurel sycamore mix - Fell Sycamore group. 48 Lime - Fell.

    Granted Trees 5 docs

In Wokingham

  • 262280 Granted

    2 Heatherway Crowthorne Wokingham RG45 6HG

    APPLICATION FOR WORKS TO PROTECTED TREE(S) TPO 782/1996, AREA 1 T1, Scots Pine – Remove 1 no. branch overhanging the footpath and 1 no. branch overhanging the garden of no. 2 Heatherway.

    Received 23 Jul, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 262226 Decided

    64 Park View Drive North Charvil Wokingham RG10 9QY

    REGULATION 14(2) NOTIFICATION FOR WORKS TO PROTECTED TREE(S) TPO 1137/2006, T4 T1, Cedar (T4 on TPO) - Remove failed limb back to source.

    Received 22 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 262270 Awaiting decision

    18 Bayliss Road Wargrave Wokingham RG10 8DR

    Application for works to protected trees under TPO 27/1970, Area 1, comprising works within the rooting areas of trees adjoining the shared access serving 16–18 Bayliss Road in connection with the planing-off, localised repair and resurfacing of the existing asphalt/macadam driveway.

    Received 25 Sep, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Trees
  • 261546 Granted

    8 Highway Crowthorne Wokingham RG45 6HE

    APPLICATION FOR WORKS TO PROTECTED TREE(S) TPO-0785-1996 T1 (Pine). Remove weight from branches.

    Received 1 Jul, published by the council 27 Jul 2026 Trees
  • 261895 Awaiting decision

    Hillside Brookers Hill Shinfield RG2 7BX

    Application for works to protected trees (TPO-1682-2019): T1, T2 and T3 – conifers – fell.

    Received 11 Aug, published by the council 19 Aug 2026 Trees