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T1 - Oak - Remove to ground level - REASON - The trees roots are causing damage to the property. Adj. fence posts have been distorted so the panels do not fit. Large cracks have appeared in a concrete pad located directly under the tree, this used to be the base for a summer house that has recently been removed due to damage from the tree. A recently built retaining wall has cracked this summer and the block paving at the rear of the house has sunk - All believed to be caused by the roots of T1.

17 Laurel Drive Tilehurst Reading RG31 5DY

Awaiting decisionReference: 26/02210/TPWWest Berkshire Council

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Application summary

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

Application overview

T1 - Oak - Remove to ground level - REASON - The trees roots are causing damage to the property. Adj. fence posts have been distorted so the panels do not fit. Large cracks have appeared in a concrete pad located directly under the tree, this used to be the base for a summer house that has recently been removed due to damage from the tree. A recently built retaining wall has cracked this summer and the block paving at the rear of the house has sunk - All believed to be caused by the roots of T1.

Proposal details

Reference
26/02210/TPW
Ward
Tilehurst Birch Copse
Parish
Tilehurst Parish Council
Agent
Masons Tree Management

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17 Laurel Drive Tilehurst Reading RG31 5DY

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DocumentPublishedAction
Application Form - Without Personal DataApplication Form · PDF9 Oct 2026View
Sketch planPlans, Drawings9 Oct 2026View
Photo of TreePhoto9 Oct 2026View
Photo of TreePhoto9 Oct 2026View
Photo of TreePhoto9 Oct 2026View

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