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This birch (TR1) tree is too close to the property for its size. We would like to remove it entirely (felling and stump removal). The 3 other birch trees in the garden will remain. Following a previous application we had it pruned, however problems persist. During strong winds branches are in danger of hitting the house. We recently had to have all of the drains relaid due to root penetration from the tree. And during that discovered they are also penetrating the house wall. We have had landscaping designs (included) done, and plan to undertake this in a few years. However the condition of the tree means I would like to remove it sooner. We will be replanting

10 Alexandra Road Reading RG1 5PD

Decision MadeReference: PL/24/0665Reading Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decision Made
Application type
Works to a Tree in a Conservation Area
Received
23 May 2024
Validated
24 May 2024
Determination deadline
19 Jul 2024
Local authority
Reading Borough Council

Application overview

This birch (TR1) tree is too close to the property for its size. We would like to remove it entirely (felling and stump removal). The 3 other birch trees in the garden will remain. Following a previous application we had it pruned, however problems persist. During strong winds branches are in danger of hitting the house. We recently had to have all of the drains relaid due to root penetration from the tree. And during that discovered they are also penetrating the house wall. We have had landscaping designs (included) done, and plan to undertake this in a few years. However the condition of the tree means I would like to remove it sooner. We will be replanting

Proposal details

Reference
PL/24/0665
Ward
Redlands Ward

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Decision NoticeDecision Notice · PDF27 Jun 2024View
Location planLocation plan · PDF23 May 2024View

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