The Old Rectory Lower Green Inkpen Hungerford RG17 9DS Data via plota.co.uk

26/00569/TPC - Tree Works in Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

T013 - Lime: Remove epicormic growth and crown lift to create 2m canopy clearance above ground level. T014 - Sycamore: Sever ivy and remove epicormic growth. Remove broken hanging branch. T015 - Sycamore: Sever ivy and remove epicormic growth. T016 - Sycamore: Sever ivy and remove epicormic growth. T017- Copper beech: Reduce height by 3m and tips of elongated branch on east side of crown by 3-4m. Retain low pendulous branches. As per photo in Arb Report. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
9 Mar 2026
Approved
7 May 2026

Approved on 7 May 2026 · Last checked 6 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Tree Works in Conservation Area
Postcode
RG17 9DS
Received
9 Mar 2026
Validated
9 Mar 2026
Ward
Hungerford & Kintbury
Parish
Inkpen Parish Council
Case officer
Show
Target decision
20 Apr 2026
Decision
No Objection Raised
Decision date
7 May 2026
Applicant
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Agent
Duckworths Arboriculture Ltd.

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