Bryony Cottage The Old Orchard Calcot Reading RG31 7RF Data via plota.co.uk

Awaiting decision 26/00623/TPW
Date received
17 Mar 2026
Date validated
19 Mar 2026
Postcode
RG31 7RF

Description

T1 - Ash: Reduce 2-3m back to previous reduction points (where present) taking care not to cut beyond (or remove) any established pollard knuckles where present. Remove deadwood. Crown lift to create minimum 3-3.5m crown clearance above ground level.The height is currently 15m and the reduction will take it down to approximately 12.5/13m. Canopy spread North - reduced from 9.5m to 6.5/7m. East reduced from 9.6m to 6.5/7m. South reduced from 12m to approx. 9m. West 6.4 to approx. 4m. Data via plota.co.uk

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