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T1 Douglas fir - Removal. Reasons for works, due to the close proximity of the Douglas fir to neighbouring lime trees, the tree has an unbalanced canopy leaving it aesthetically unpleasing. T2 & T3 Lime - Lateral width reduction of overextended limbs to reduce overhang to driveway and road on lime trees by approx 2m and removal of deadwood throughout canopy

1 SURLEY PLACE, SCOTT CLOSE, EMMER GREEN, READING, RG4 8NF

Decision MadeReference: PL/25/0649Reading Borough Council

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Status
Decision Made
Application type
Consent under Tree Preservation Orders
Received
30 Apr 2025
Validated
30 Apr 2025
Determination deadline
25 Jun 2025
Local authority
Reading Borough Council

Application overview

T1 Douglas fir - Removal. Reasons for works, due to the close proximity of the Douglas fir to neighbouring lime trees, the tree has an unbalanced canopy leaving it aesthetically unpleasing. T2 & T3 Lime - Lateral width reduction of overextended limbs to reduce overhang to driveway and road on lime trees by approx 2m and removal of deadwood throughout canopy

Proposal details

Reference
PL/25/0649
Alternative references
PP-13944225
Ward
Caversham Heights Ward
Agent
Mrs Hannah Williams

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1 SURLEY PLACE, SCOTT CLOSE, EMMER GREEN, READING, RG4 8NF

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Formal RespnseDecision Notice · PDF15 May 2025View

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