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16/00171/TRTPO

78 Fordwells Drive Bracknell Berkshire RG12 9YL

Refused Bracknell Forest Tree Work Application

Proposal

TPO 428 - Application to prune 3 trees and fell 1 tree.

As published by the council, reference 16/00171/TRTPO

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 20 Jul 2016

    Received by Bracknell Forest

  2. 8 Sep 2016

    Decision issued: Part Approval, Part Refusal

  3. 27 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

What refusal means

The process from here

The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.

Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.

About trees applications

How this application type works

Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.

More on trees applications in our guide

Nearby applications

Within 500 metres

  • 16/00150/TRTPO Granted

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    TPO 428 (T11) - Application to pune 1 tree

    30 Jun 2016 50m away Trees
  • 16/00078/TRTPO Refused

    41 Fordwells Drive Bracknell Berkshire RG12 9YL

    TPO 428 - Application to Prune 1 tree

    12 Apr 2016 109m away Trees
  • 16/00079/TRTPO Refused

    39 Fordwells Drive Bracknell Berkshire RG12 9YL

    TPO 428 - Application to Prune 1 tree

    11 Apr 2016 109m away Trees
  • 16/00169/TRTPO Refused

    34 Fordwells Drive Bracknell Berkshire RG12 9YL

    TPO 1024 - Application to Prune 2 trees

    18 Jul 2016 135m away Trees
  • 21/00046/TRTPO Granted

    6 Sandford Down Bracknell Berkshire RG12 9YS

    TPO 1024 - Application to prune 1 tree

    18 May 2021 182m away Trees
  • PA/2026/0382 Granted

    2 FAWLER MEAD, BRACKNELL, RG12 9YW

    Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed single storey rear extension.

    7 May 2026 193m away Lawful development

In Bracknell Forest

  • PA/2026/0750 Awaiting decision

    19 FOREST END ROAD, SANDHURST, GU47 8JT

    T1 (oak) Reduce the canopy back to, or close to, its previous pruning points to create a radial spread of c. 7m and overall height of c. 15m above ground level. Reduce or where applicable remove branches to achieve a 1.5m clearance from overhead services. Reason: To maintain an appropriate size and improve the relationship between the property and the tree - in line with previously approved applications. To prevent interference with overhead services. To increase the suitability of the roof for solar panel installation.

    29 Jul 2026 Trees
  • PA/2026/0741 Withdrawn

    KINGSWOOD MANOR, CHURCH ROAD, WINKFIELD, WINDSOR, SL4 4SF

    The tree is a Populus Nigra and half of the tree has failed and has left a massive wound, so it needs pollarding/coppicing due to it being very unsafe

    29 Jul 2026 Trees
  • PA/2026/0738 Awaiting decision

    8 BEECH RIDE, SANDHURST, GU47 8PR

    T21 Scots pine, due to recently major limb failure with internal decay. T27 Syacamore, due to basal root damage with leaning condition.

    28 Jul 2026 Trees
  • PA/2026/0727 Awaiting decision

    9 OLD FORGE END, SANDHURST, GU47 9DY

    please refer to third party document (7708641) - Only applying for the T1 Holly behind Old Forge End (at number 9) - To trim back overhanging branches to fence line. - Photo to follow.

    28 Jul 2026 Trees
  • PA/2026/0579 Awaiting decision

    42 FAKENHAM WAY, OWLSMOOR, SANDHURST, GU47 0YS

    TPO38 - Reduce crown/height and remove all branches overhanging boundary from group of Silver Birch trees on adjoining land to my property.

    28 Jul 2026 Trees