58 EASTERN AVENUE, READING, RG1 5SE

Valid PL/26/0281 - Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area
Council
Date received
3 Mar 2026
Date validated
3 Mar 2026
Postcode
RG1 5SE
Type
Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area

Description

T.1 Spruce (G) Crown lift 2.5m over drive T.2 Camellia and Magnolia (L) Prune back Magnolia 1 foot over garage and 2 foot from the Camellia T.3 Strawberry tree (G/L)Reduce back 1m and shape back into the hedge

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
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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