Watermill Theatre Bagnor Newbury RG20 8AE Data via plota.co.uk

26/00948/TPC - Tree Works in Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

Willow 1 - Pollard tree to similar level as willow opposite (recently shed large limb during strong winds). Willow 35 - Lightly reduce tree by 'drop-crotching' to lessen unaccustomed movement in strong winds (recent storm damage left crown open). Willow 39 - Lightly reduce heavier branches by drop-crotching (minor storm damage has opened crown). Willow 40 - Lightly reduce tall extended limb over road. Remove minor deadwood over access drive. Willow 41 - Lift to give 5.2m over road. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
30 Apr 2026
Approved
9 Jun 2026

Approved on 9 Jun 2026 · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Tree Works in Conservation Area
Postcode
RG20 8AE
Received
30 Apr 2026
Validated
30 Apr 2026
Ward
Newbury Speen
Parish
Speen Parish Council
Case officer
Show
Target decision
11 Jun 2026
Decision
No Objection Raised
Decision date
9 Jun 2026
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Env. assessment
No
West Berkshire
Planning Authority Score
3.9/10
Below average
#202 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other 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 performance
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