Planning application
26/00004/TRTPO
Trinity House 16 Seymour Drive Ascot Berkshire SL5 8FX
Proposal
TPO1171 - Application to prune 1 tree
As published by the council, reference 26/00004/TRTPO
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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13 Jan 2026
Received by Bracknell Forest
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6 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Refuse
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25 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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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PA/2026/0517 Granted
CHELTENHAM HOUSE, 18 SEYMOUR DRIVE, ASCOT, SL5 8FX
Application for a Certificate of Lawfulness for a proposed single storey rear extension.
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PA/2026/0384 Granted
STEWART HOUSE, 21 SEYMOUR DRIVE, ASCOT, SL5 8FX
Proposed work: tree #2 on the sketch provided: Pine tree located adjacent to my property's south boundary - Fell (See below for further guidance from expert) tree #1 on the sketch provided: Sweet Chetsnut - Pruning following further guidance from expert (See below) Expert Report: Following up from yesterday’s site assessment regarding the location of the replacement Scots Pine, conditioned in respect of the removal of T1 Pine of tree work application 25/00207/TRTPO, the attached plan indicates the 2 most appropriate locations for the new tree. Given the maturity of the adjacent residual trees that comprise ‘woodland’ designation W2, spanning the rear of your property, it is important to ensure the new tree is, as far as is possible, planted under a gap in the above canopy. It light of what I witnessed the most foreseeably ideal location would be to plant the Pine to the north side of your property. With regard the consideration of the additional Pine located adjacent to your property’s south boundary (#2 on the sketch) , mentioned in Sarah’s delegated report, copy attached for convenience, its condition is clearly struggling, and the removal of the moribund branch would foreseeably lead to further physiological and structural stress for this tree. On this basis, and to avoid any onerous burden, its removal would be acceptable if a fresh application were to be submitted. Whilst T3 Sweet chestnut’s work proposal, in accordance with 25/00207/TRTPO, was refused, there is scope to carry out peripheral reduction on the East side of its crown, only. The crown extends circa 14m East, the outer approximate 2/3m of has suitable pruning points that would withstand shortening of no more than 1.5m, be consistent with current arboricultural standards and would proportionately adjust T3’s form due to the consented pending removal of T1 Pine.
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16/01242/OUT Withdrawn
The Brackens London Road Ascot Berkshire SL5 8BE
Hybrid planning application for a residential development comprising: DETAILED application for partial demolition of existing buildings. Retention and conversion of Brackens House to provide 5 no. apartments with associated parking, tree removal and improvements to existing access. OUTLINE application for the Construction of up to 51 new homes with access.
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16/00101/TR5 Decided
The Brackens London Road Ascot Berkshire SL5 8BE
TPO 1171 - Notice of intent to prune 9 trees
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17/00137/COND Granted
The Brackens London Road Ascot Berkshire SL5 8BE
Details pursuant to condition 11 (bio-diversity mitigation) of planning permission 16/01266/FUL.
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17/00138/COND Granted
The Brackens London Road Ascot Berkshire SL5 8BE
Details pursuant to conditions 3 (materials), 4 (finished floor levels) and 10 (site organisation) of planning permission 16/01266/FUL.
Other trees applications
In Bracknell Forest
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PA/2026/0752 Awaiting decision
26 PARKWAY, CROWTHORNE, RG45 6EN
T1 – Silver Birch – approximately 15m in height with a crown spread of 5m. Reduce the height of the crown by up to 6m, leaving a final height of approximately 9m, pruning back to suitable growth points where appropriate. Reason for the proposed works: The tree is in decline and the proposed reduction is intended to retain the tree for as long as reasonably practicable whilst reducing the likelihood of branch failure. This level of reduction would not normally be recommended for a healthy silver birch but is considered appropriate in view of the tree's current condition and the objective of prolonging its safe retention. T2 – Silver Birch – approximately 9m in height with a crown spread of 5m. Reduce the height of the crown by up to 2m, or back to the cavity if this is considered necessary following climbing inspection, pruning back to suitable growth points where practicable. Reason for the proposed works: The tree contains a cavity at approximately 6m above ground level. The proposed reduction is intended to continue the management of the tree, allowing its retention whilst maintaining the level of risk as low as reasonably practicable. The final extent of pruning will be determined following closer inspection of the cavity during the climbing operation.
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PA/2026/0753 Awaiting decision
HIGHFIELD, CROWTHORNE ROAD, BRACKNELL, RG12 7DJ
T1 - 1 x Maple Tree at front - Reduce the entire crown by approximately 2–3 metres, pruning back to the previous reduction points where appropriate, whilst retaining a natural crown form. Remove any dead, damaged or crossing branches and reshape the crown to provide a balanced, sympathetic finish Reason The Maple has previously been crown reduced and has since produced significant regrowth beyond the historic pruning points. Returning the tree to its previous reduction points will maintain the established management regime, reduce end-weight on elongated secondary growth, improve crown structure and maintain appropriate clearance from parked vehicles and the adjacent driveway. The proposed works are maintenance in nature and will preserve the tree’s long-term health and amenity value whilst retaining its natural appearance.
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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.
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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
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PA/2026/0381 Withdrawn
248 College Road Sandhurst Berkshire GU47 0RJ
Silver birch - request to remove tree 4 conifers - request to remove