Planning application
HIGHFIELD, CROWTHORNE ROAD, BRACKNELL, RG12 7DJ
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
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.
As published by the council, reference PA/2026/0753
Application record
- Reference
- PA/2026/0753
- Type
- Consent under Tree Preservation Orders
- Status
- Under Consultation
- Received
- 30 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 30 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Easthampstead & Wildridings
- Parish
- Bracknell Town Council
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- RG12 7DJ
Comment by 24 September 2026
The council is taking comments on this application until then. Comments go to Bracknell Forest through their own planning portal.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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30 Jul 2026
Received by Bracknell Forest
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4 Aug 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 24 September 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Bracknell Forest took a median of 60 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
4 documents on file for this application
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Trade members open them from here.
Open the documentsWhat happens while it is decided
This application is with Bracknell Forest for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Bracknell Forest decided tree works applications in a median of 107 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
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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