The Old Rectory Peasemore Newbury RG20 7JH

Pending 26/01107/TPC
Date received
22 May 2026
Date validated
22 May 2026
Postcode
RG20 7JH

Description

T32- Ash- Fell due to ash dieback disease impact T55- Cypress- Fell due to proximity to tennis courts T59- Beech- Crown lift to allow 4 metres clearance T104- Horse chestnut- Reduce extended east limb by 3 metres G120- Mixed species woodland- remove small sycamore of poor form to the south-west of the group, on the boundary with adjacent property.

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