Planning application
Bearwood College, Bearwood House Bearwood Road Sindlesham Wokingham RG41 5BG
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
SECTION 211 NOTIFICATION FOR WORKS IN A CONSERVATION AREA: Felling, coppicing, pollarding, pruning and deadwood removal to various trees within the Pulhamite Rock Garden, as detailed in the Reddam Tree Schedule dated 8 August 2026 and drawing RHS26/01 Rev. 2, to facilitate the restoration and conservation of the rock garden.
As published by the council, reference 261881
Application record
- Reference
- 261881
- Status
- Valid
- Received
- 10 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 13 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Barkham & Arborfield
- Parish
- Arborfield and Newland
- Postcode
- RG41 5BG
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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10 Aug 2026
Received by Wokingham
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13 Aug 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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19 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 8 October 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
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Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
4 documents on file for this application
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