Tree T138 at the entrance to , Palm Hills Estate , London Road , Bracknell , RG12 9TN Data via plota.co.uk

PA/2026/0398 - Consent under Tree Preservation Orders Withdrawn

Proposal

The tree is identified as T138 in the approved Arboricultural Impact Assessment and Tree Condition Survey produced by ‘Ruskins Tree Consultancy’ in April 2020 ref. 0420-8121 Rev1. The tree a cat C2 oak is shown in the photos contained in the ACD report and is located north of the electricity substation on the access to the residential development of Palm Hills. It is recommended that the tree is removed as soon as possible with sections of deadwood located above the footpath and in proximity to the road. A replacement semi mature tree is proposed in its place. The replacement tree is not proposed in the same location due to the potential of ‘sudden oak death’ affecting the new oak, so instead we have shown a replacement semi mature Lime in the same location. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
19 Apr 2026
Validated
22 Apr 2026
Withdrawn
13 Jul 2026

Withdrawn on 13 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 15 Jul 2026

Important details

Application type
Consent under Tree Preservation Orders
Postcode
RG12 9TN
Received
19 Apr 2026
Validated
22 Apr 2026
Case officer
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Target decision
17 Jun 2026
Decision
Withdrawn
Decision date
13 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Bracknell Forest
Planning Authority Score
2.4/10
Poor
#254 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Bracknell Forest is one of the slowest councils in England for householder decisions, ranking #269 out of 296. The council extends the time limit on 59% of applications - one of the highest rates in England. Expect your application to take longer than the standard deadline. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (92%) than the national average (90%).

Among the slowest councils in England
for householder decisions
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Bracknell Forest decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
89%
Overall approval rate
Above avg (87%) #125 of 296
92%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #147 of 296
38%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #269 of 296
59%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #263 of 296
81%
Minor dwellings approved
26 decided (1-9 homes)
79%
Major dwellings approved
14 decided (10+ homes)
83%
Change of use approved
30 decided
502
Total decisions
53 refused in the year to March 2026