16/00271/TRTPO

1. 17 Oct 2016

   Received by Bracknell Forest

2. 5 Dec 2016

   Decision issued: Refusal

3. 27 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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.

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.

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• PA/2026/0277 Granted

  16 COPPICE GARDENS, CROWTHORNE, RG45 6EE

  Proposal TPO 8 - to remove the weeping willow in the front garden of 16 Coppice Gardens and replace it with a cut-leaf alder (containerised standard 1.5-2m tall), planted nearby in the front garden. Reasons 1. The tree is causing conflict to the residents of 16 and 18 Coppice Gardens with regards to its roots breaking through the driveways and, being a large growing and very broad shaped tree, it is rather over-dominant and blocking direct sunlight to the windows on southern aspect of both houses. 2. It appears that the TPO is a very old Area order that has become somewhat outdated. The tree is estimated at being around 60 years old and may or may not have been present at the time the TPO was served. Government Guidance states: - The area category is intended for short-term protection in an emergency and may not be capable of providing appropriate long-term protection. The Order will protect only those trees standing at the time it was made, so it may over time become difficult to be certain which trees are protected. 3. The surrounding locality has a high level of tree cover and there are numerous more prominent trees and wooded groups in the wider landscape, especially the line of mature Scots pines to the north, which can be clearly seen when viewed from Coppice Gardens. The overall loss of amenity will therefore be minimal and can be adequately mitigated by suitable replacement planting to ensure canopy succession going forward into the next 40+ years. 4. Consent was granted for “re-pollarding” back in 2020 and, if the tree must remain, it will need to be pruned on a regular basis and in a similar fashion to reduce dominance, shading and obstruction to passing vehicles. This will in turn require repeated applications and administration, which could be avoided if the tree was removed and replaced with a suitable alternative species. 5. The replacement tree can be planted further into the grass area, equidistant from the two driveways, to reduce the risk of roots lifting the driveway surfacing in the future. It will also be much less likely to cause problems with lifting of surrounding hard landscaping, since willows are well-known for their shallow and problematic roots systems in the built environment and alders are more deep-rooted. 6. A pre-application telephone discussion with the Council’s tree officer was helpful, constructive and centred around the factors and reasoning given in this report.

  5 Mar 2026 13m away Trees
• PA/2026/0542 Awaiting decision

  18 COPPICE GARDENS, CROWTHORNE, RG45 6EE

  Scope of Works T1-T2-T3 Scots pine trees protected by TPO 8 The trees are exhibiting signs of multiple trunk decay points and from what appears to be lightning strike. This included with the poor form of an asymmetrical crown creating excessive leverage weight I pose the trees to be at risk to failure. As the trees are within reaching distance of multiple properties I advise the trees are removed to ground level. Method of Works To sectionally dismantle the trees to near ground level. The trees will be accessed using rope and harness. Aerial pruning techniques will be used to dismantle the trees into sections. Each section will be controlled to ground level using ropes and rigging. All resulting waste will be processed and removed from the site, all areas will be left clean and tidy.

  29 May 2026 13m away Trees
• 23/00029/TRTPO Refused

  10 Coppice Gardens Crowthorne Berkshire RG45 6EE

  TPO 8 - Application to prune 1 tree

  15 Feb 2023 45m away Trees
• 16/00134/TRTPO Refused

  129 Dukes Ride Crowthorne Berkshire RG45 6DP

  TPO 578 - TPO 578 - Application to prune 2 and fell 2 trees.

  13 Jun 2016 82m away Trees
• 17/00528/FUL Granted

  133 Dukes Ride Crowthorne Berkshire RG45 6DP

  Erection of garage following the demolition of existing garage and car port.

  7 Jun 2017 86m away Full applications
• 16/00157/TR5 Granted

  131 and 133 Dukes Ride Crowthorne Berkshire RG45 6DP

  TPO 578 - 5 Day notification of intention to prune 2 trees

  30 Jun 2016 95m away Trees

• 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