Planning application
1 Alcot Close Crowthorne Berkshire RG45 7NE
Works: Trees
Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.
Proposal
TPO 24 - Application to prune 3 and fell 1 tree
As published by the council, reference 25/00224/TRTPO
Application record
- Reference
- 25/00224/TRTPO
- Type
- Tree Work Application (TRTPO Application)
- Status
- Decision Made
- Decision
- Granted As published: Approve with Conditions
- Received
- 4 Nov 2025
- Validated
- 4 Nov 2025
- Decided
- 8 May 2026
- Ward
- Crowthorne Ward
- Parish
- Crowthorne Parish Council
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- RG45 7NE
Site history
Applications at this address on the Bracknell Forest register
This site has had 4 applications since 2016: 3 approved, 0 refused.
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17/00082/TRTPO Split decision
1 Alcot Close Crowthorne Berkshire RG45 7NE
TPO 24 - Application to fell 1 & prune 1 trees
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16/00133/TR5 Granted
1 Alcot Close Crowthorne Berkshire RG45 7NE
TPO 24 - 5 Day Notice of Intent to fell 1 tree
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16/00070/TRTPO Granted
1 Alcot Close Crowthorne Berkshire RG45 7NE
TPO 24 - Application to Prune 2 trees
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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4 Nov 2025
Received by Bracknell Forest
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8 May 2026
Decision issued: Approve with Conditions
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10 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Related applications
Cases linked to this one on the register
1 later application on the register refers to this one:
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PA/2026/0724 Awaiting decision
1 ALCOT CLOSE, CROWTHORNE, RG45 7NE
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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Duckworths Arboriculture Ltd. Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Marlborough
Active · incorporated 2022 · Marlborough
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Bracknell Forest granted permission on 8 May 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. 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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27 Alcot Close Crowthorne Berkshire RG45 7NE
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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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