Oakley Lodge 500 Worting Road Basingstoke Hampshire RG23 8PU Data via plota.co.uk

T/00201/26/TCA - Works to Trees - Conservation Areas Approved

Proposal

Conifer group at rear, and side of building. Reduce large coniferous group to approx 20-25ft in height and trim on care home side to keep good form. Ensure >3m clearance from property where possible. Trees at side to be pruned also. Lateral growth to be pruned away from building to provide 2m clearance. (Sycamores, poplar and conifer) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
1 May 2026
Approved
26 May 2026

Approved on 26 May 2026 · Delegated · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Works to Trees - Conservation Areas
Postcode
RG23 8PU
Received
1 May 2026
Validated
1 May 2026
Ward
Winklebury & Manydown
Case officer
Track to view
Target decision
12 Jun 2026
Decision
Raise No Objection
Decision date
26 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated
Agent
HRG Tree Surgeons Limited

Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14903052
Env. assessment
No
Basingstoke
Planning Authority Score
5.3/10
Average
#128 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Basingstoke ranks #177 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. 46% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are more likely to be approved here than most councils, with a 96% approval rate vs 90% nationally.

More permissive than most councils
96% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Basingstoke decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
91%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #91 of 292
96%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #43 of 292
60%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #177 of 292
46%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #189 of 292
75%
Minor dwellings approved
146 decided (1-9 homes)
71%
Major dwellings approved
14 decided (10+ homes)
82%
Change of use approved
33 decided
1,066
Total decisions
91 refused in 2025