Trinity School Love Lane Shaw Newbury RG14 2DU Data via plota.co.uk

26/01242/TPC - Tree Works in Conservation Area Approved

Proposal

T003 - Not tagged - Mixed species group. Sever ivy on sycamore trees in area. T004 - Tag 1031 - Sycamore. Reduce end weight by 50% through selective reduction of lower secondary branches, sever ivy during operations. High sided vehicles strikes T005 - Tag 1032 - Sycamore, Remove major deadwood - potential damaged to windows if fails T006 - Not tagged - Mixed species group. Sever ivy at base T007 - Tag 0013 - Ash. Remove major deadwood - damage to building if fails T009 - Tag 1034 - Elder. Coppice to 1m. Collapsing structure. T011 - Tag 1035 - Mixed species group. Fell as close to ground level as possible. Standing dead elms in group. T010 - Tag 0010 - Lime. Pollard to previous pruning points. Maintain shape and size T012 - Tag 1036 - Mixed species group. Fell as close to ground level as possible. Ash dieback infection level 3 T001 - Tag 1029 - Mixed species group & T002 - Tag 1030 - Lawson cypress. Fell as close to ground level as possible. Apply systemic herbicide to stump to prevent re-growth. Tree dead and loose in ground. T008 - Tag 1033 - Goat willow. Fell as close to ground level as possible. Apply systemic herbicide to stump to prevent re-growth. Self set tree too close to building, may cause structural damage T1 - Oak (Next to T11 by Fitness Centre) Remove major dead and diseased wood, 25mm in diameter and over. Remove to prevent droppage on pedestrians. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
9 Jun 2026
Approved
10 Jul 2026

Approved on 10 Jul 2026 · Last checked 11 Jul 2026

West Berkshire
Planning Authority Score
3.9/10
Below average
#202 of 296 councils
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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
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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