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T1 - Plum: crown reduction/lifting because of excessive growth, damage to the boundary fences and impact on other trees/shrubs in the surrounding area. The tree has grown significantly in recent years and has now become straggly and unbalanced.Description of planned work:Crown reduction: branch reduction by 4m. The current spread is 10.2m. The proposed spread will be 6m which includes the removal of the low branch which is pushing the boundary fence down and is an off shoot at ground level of the main tree.Crown lifting: removal of lower branches to a height of 2 to 2.5m above ground level

4 Simmons Field Thatcham RG18 4ET

Awaiting decisionReference: 26/02153/TPWWest Berkshire Council

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Application summary

Status
Awaiting decision
Application type
Tree Works Under TPO
Received
2 Oct 2026
Validated
12 Oct 2026
Determination deadline
7 Dec 2026
Local authority
West Berkshire Council

Application overview

T1 - Plum: crown reduction/lifting because of excessive growth, damage to the boundary fences and impact on other trees/shrubs in the surrounding area. The tree has grown significantly in recent years and has now become straggly and unbalanced.Description of planned work:Crown reduction: branch reduction by 4m. The current spread is 10.2m. The proposed spread will be 6m which includes the removal of the low branch which is pushing the boundary fence down and is an off shoot at ground level of the main tree.Crown lifting: removal of lower branches to a height of 2 to 2.5m above ground level

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Reference
26/02153/TPW
Ward
Thatcham North East
Parish
Thatcham Town Council

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4 Simmons Field Thatcham RG18 4ET

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Application Form v2Application Form · PDF12 Oct 2026View
Application FormApplication Form · PDF2 Oct 2026View
Location PlanPlans, Drawings · PDF2 Oct 2026View

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