Portofino House The Ridge Cold Ash Thatcham RG18 9HZ Data via plota.co.uk

26/02226/TPW - Tree Works Under TPO Awaiting decision

Proposal

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) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓
Received
12 Oct 2026
Decision
Expected by 7 Dec 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 29 Nov 2026, from West Berkshire's recent tree and landscaping works.

Site constraints 4

National landscape 36 m away: North Wessex Downs
Outside the landscape; its setting can still be raised.
Previously an area of outstanding natural beauty, which is still the designation in law. Since 2023 authorities must seek to further its purpose, not merely have regard to it.
Also on the record
Tree preservation order 18 m away: 201/21/0512 - A1; Inside the Cold Ash built-up area; Priority habitat 26 m away: No main habitat but additional habitats present.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

Checked on 13 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Sales history 3

Last sold for £1,165,000 in December 2025. Detached house, freehold.

17 December 2025£1,165,000
28 August 2014£797,500
29 March 1999£385,000New build

Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.

Building

Floor area293 m² (3,154 sq ft)
Energy ratingC (75 out of 100)
PropertyDetached house, 8 habitable rooms
Built1996 to 2002
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in May 2025, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Application type
Tree Works Under TPO
Postcode
RG18 9HZ
Received
12 Oct 2026
Validated
12 Oct 2026
Ward
Chieveley & Cold Ash
Parish
Cold Ash Parish Council
Case officer
Show
Target decision
7 Dec 2026
Applicant
Show
Agent
Foxes Tree Services & Son Ltd

Decision outlook

Day 17 of the 56-day target. West Berkshire usually decides tree and landscaping works by day 48.

Day 1739 days to the 56-day target
74%decided within 8 weeks
97%approved
441decided in the last year

Plota live figures for tree and landscaping works decided by West Berkshire in the last twelve months, from validation. West Berkshire decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 28 Oct 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Statutory expiry
7 Dec 2026
Env. assessment
No
West Berkshire
Planning Authority Score
3.9/10
Below average
#202 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

West Berkshire is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #199 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (93%) than the national average (90%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
West Berkshire decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
90%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #122 of 296
93%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #142 of 296
57%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #199 of 296
46%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #203 of 296
55%
Minor dwellings approved
65 decided (1-9 homes)
96%
Major dwellings approved
25 decided (10+ homes)
77%
Change of use approved
57 decided
1,045
Total decisions
108 refused in the year to March 2026

Sale prices: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.