Planning application
35 Chaucer Road Crowthorne Berkshire RG45 7QN
Works: Trees
Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.
Proposal
TPO 24 - Application to prune 5 trees
As published by the council, reference 16/00272/TRTPO
Application record
- Reference
- 16/00272/TRTPO
- Type
- Tree Work Application
- Status
- Refusal
- Decision
- Refused As published: Refusal
- Received
- 20 Oct 2016
- Validated
- 20 Oct 2016
- Decided
- 19 Dec 2016
- Ward
- Little Sandhurst And Wellington
- Parish
- Crowthorne Parish Council
- Decision by
- Delegated
- Postcode
- RG45 7QN
Site history
Applications at this address on the Bracknell Forest register
This site has had 2 applications since 2016: 1 approved, 1 refused.
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17/00004/TRTPO Granted
35 Chaucer Road Crowthorne Berkshire RG45 7QN
TPO 24 - Application to fell 2 & prune 2 trees
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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20 Oct 2016
Received by Bracknell Forest
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19 Dec 2016
Decision issued: Refusal
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27 Jul 2026
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JDB Contractors & Son Ltd Agent, a construction firm
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3 documents on file for this application
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Bracknell Forest refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.
About tree works applications
Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.
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1 ALCOT CLOSE, CROWTHORNE, RG45 7NE
86% historically approved · decision due ~15 Sep
Following the attached Tree Survey Report, our consultant (Sarah Duckworth) submitted a planning application 25/00224/TRTPO to have this tree felled due to the past presence of Kreutzschmaria deusta. Although the tree currently presents in good physiological condition, with notable adaptive “wound wood” around historic basal wounds, the presence of K. deusta significantly increases the long term risk profile due to its characteristic pattern of concealed decay and sudden failure without clear external symptoms. Given the tree’s height (17m), proximity to surrounding property, and the species’ known susceptibility to structural compromise when colonised by K. deusta, we are requesting a crown reduction to lower sail area, reduce end weight, and mitigate mechanical stress on the stem and root plate. This proposal aims to retain the tree within the landscape while responsibly managing the elevated risk associated with the fungal infection. Requested Works A sympathetic crown reduction of 3 metres overall, targeting: • Reduction of upper crown height by 3m • Lateral spread reduced by approx. 2m • All cuts made to suitable secondary growth points to maintain natural form • No more than 20–25% of the crown volume removed • Deadwood removal throughout the canopy This level of reduction will meaningfully decrease wind loading and leverage on the lower stem - particularly important given the past fungus identified - while preserving the tree’s aesthetic value and ecological contribution. Supporting Rationale • Kreutzschmaria deusta is associated with brittle fracture at the base, often without prior crown symptoms. • Reduction will lower structural stress, significantly reducing the likelihood of unpredictable failure. • The tree shows good vitality, so a light to moderate reduction is appropriate to retain long term canopy health. • The proposed works represent a balanced, minimal impact intervention that prioritises public safety while maintaining the tree’s presence. The requested reduction is a proportionate and responsible management action in light of the past fungal infection and structural risk profile. It will help ensure the continued safe retention of this TPO tree while preserving its amenity value.
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