Laud Close, Reading Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Tree work to the Willows trees on the bank of the Holy brook and on island adjacent to weir. We intend to clear all the fallen trees that have fallen into the river and blocking the brook, and to pollard the remaining trees to 2m height. Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Approved on 8 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 23 Aug 2026
Planning committee
Decided by Reading Planning Applications Committee on 29 Apr 2026.
Approved
As officers recommended.
- Officers advised approval because pollarding would manage the trees’ weakness and watercourse risk while retaining them along the brook.
- No objections or comments were received, but concern was raised about rats being disturbed and affecting nearby homes.
- The committee approved the works with an informative requiring pest-control consultation before they begin.
Source: Plota analysis of Reading's committee minutes of 29 Apr 2026.
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How this decision compares
Decided in 49 days from validation, 13 days slower than Reading's median of 36 for tree and landscaping works. Approved, as 99% of tree and landscaping works here are.
Plota live figures for tree and landscaping works decided by Reading in the last twelve months, from validation. Reading decision record →
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Last counted 23 Aug 2026
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