56 Valley Road Newbury RG14 6ER Data via plota.co.uk

26/01010/TPW - Tree Works Under TPO Refused

Proposal

Oak (T1) - Reduce oak tree crown by 3-4m leaving final height approx 12-13m to allow more light to surrounding shrubs and plants and to clear building. Crown raise by up to 6m to create more light for surrounding plants and to clear building. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
11 May 2026
Refused
26 Jun 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 26 Jun 2026 · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

West Berkshire
Planning Authority Score
3.6/10
Below average
#214 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

West Berkshire is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #211 out of 292. 50% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (94%) 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 performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
90%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #124 of 292
94%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #119 of 292
55%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #211 of 292
50%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #230 of 292
63%
Minor dwellings approved
80 decided (1-9 homes)
90%
Major dwellings approved
20 decided (10+ homes)
81%
Change of use approved
54 decided
1,141
Total decisions
110 refused in 2025