Planning application
PA/2026/0357
14 BLAKE CLOSE, CROWTHORNE, RG45 7LF
Proposal
TPO 673 - application to fell the Sweet Chestnut tree respresented as T4, previously granted permission in Application No 14/00098/TRTPO for prunning and also potential felling. Comments from the officer then: "'T4 - To keep the new growths away from the house due to the close proximity from the house to this tree T4 Sweet chestnut had been topped to approximately 5m high in the past and it is no more than a standing pole. It has already lost its natural form and has a large amount of epicormic growth on the main stem. The stem attachment of this eppicormic growth is likely to be weak structure and there is potential for branch failure in future as they grew into branches. In this case Ihave no objection to the proposed work. lf a new application was to be submitted, for the removal of T4, it is unlikely to be refused due to the current condition of this tree" On this occasion we request permission for felling this tree to ground. This tree has again in the last 10+ years continued to grow in a disform manner, and is entirely covered with ivy. Additionally, its branches have a tendency to collapse, posing a risk to people and property. Comment from the neighbour at number 12 Blake Close: "I came over around this time last year and we had a chat regarding the dreaded chestnut tree overhanging our front gaden that is now getting back to its biggest size ever since it was last cut back to the trunk. I reminded you that we can no longer park our car that part of our drive as the nuts in autumn damaged our previous car with dents all over the roof and bonnet. Thankfully your previous owners offered to pay for the repairs. It also won't be too long before the branches start to come into contact with our house! You said that you would 'add it to my list of things to do' this time last year. I'm sure that you appreciate both current and impending issues this tree is now causing. Would you be kind enough to provide us an update please as to progress on having this remedied." Likewise, we have also suffered damage to the shed and items usually stored around it. It's branches have reached our property before breaking off. Squirrels use it as a bridge to the roof and have previously damaged for the satellite dish and solar panel cabling. As an additional item, when with leaves between spring and autumn, the tree blocks sunlight into the solar panels located on the property, dramatically reducing the generation potential and with it contributing for unnecessary energy importation from the grid.
As published by the council, reference PA/2026/0357
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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21 Apr 2026
Received by Bracknell Forest
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1 Jul 2026
Decision issued: Approve
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What a grant of permission means
The process from here
Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.
Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.
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/2026/0271 Granted
16 BLAKE CLOSE, CROWTHORNE, RG45 7LF
Oak Tree T6 on sketch plan Fell to ground level. We are seeking permission to fell this tree, as it has a very substantial lean and has grown very one-sided due to being boxed in by other trees around it. My client is very concerned that this tree could fall into her house one day, as it is rather tall and in the pictures, it can be seen that the lean is rather severe. The tree leans directly over the family's bedrooms, which causes her even more concern. Also, when in leaf, the tree blocks most of the sunlight to the garden, plus there are already some protected council trees on the right-hand side of it. We believe a reduction wouldnt really achieve much in this case, as I think we would really only be allowed to prune back 1-1.5 meters, which would be a feat in its own right and would require a large mewp due to the leggy, thin branches. The tree also drops a vast amount of leaves that keep blocking my clients' gutters. My client would be happy to re-plant a more manageable tree in the oak's place.
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22/00165/COND Granted
16 Blake Close Crowthorne Berkshire RG45 7LF
Details pursuant to conditions 4 (Tree Protection), 5 (Tree Protection Area), 8 (Services and Lighting) and 9 (Construction Method Statement) of planning permission 22/00481/FUL.
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21/00189/TR5 Granted
Land Rear Of 1 Addiscombe Road Blake Close Crowthorne Berkshire
TPO 672 - Notification to fell 1 tree
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16/00756/OUT Refused
Land At 25 (Glendale Works) Sandhurst Road Crowthorne Berkshire
Outline planning application for the erection of 6no townhouses and 6no flats (all matters reserved for subsequent approval).
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20/01077/FUL Granted
25 Sandhurst Road Crowthorne Berkshire
Erection of 1 no. 4 bed dwelling following demolition of existing buildings with light business use (previous use class B1). (An exemption for CIL self-build housing has been granted for this proposal. The applicant shall comply with the requirements in parts 54A to 54D of the CIL Regulations 2010 (as amended))
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21/00525/FUL Granted
Kingsley Villa 17 Pinehill Road Crowthorne Berkshire RG45 7JE
Erection of single-storey side and rear extension.
Other trees applications
In Bracknell Forest
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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/2026/0738 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.
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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.
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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.