5 NEW ROAD, READING, RG1 5JD

Pending PL/26/0468 - Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area
Council
Date received
7 Apr 2026
Date validated
11 Apr 2026
Postcode
RG1 5JD
Type
Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area

Description

T1 (birch): Dismantle birch to just above ground level as it is dying (covered in bleeding cankers and birch polypore) T2 (hornbeam): Increase clearance to neighbouring property by removing the upright stems close to the building and Trim remaining crown to maintain size suitable for the location as part of routine maintenance

Reading
Planning Authority Score
2.7/10
Poor
#244 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other decisions

Reading is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #252 out of 292. 48% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) 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
Reading decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
84%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #224 of 292
91%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #177 of 292
44%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #252 of 292
48%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #214 of 292
72%
Minor dwellings approved
50 decided (1-9 homes)
40%
Major dwellings approved
5 decided (10+ homes)
83%
Change of use approved
40 decided
635
Total decisions
101 refused in 2025