6 Lynwood Chase, Bracknell, RG12 2JT Data via plota.co.uk

PA/2026/0799 - Consent under Tree Preservation Orders Decided

Proposal

Birch Tree (Illustrated as No. 1 on accompanying location plan) : Crown reduction of 10ft and removal of epicormic and basal growth at the base. Looking to achieve a well balanced rounded tree and ensure its longevity. The distance from the tree trunk to the NW corner of our property is 4.0m. It is currently overhanging the footway and potentially obscuring the view for high sided vehicles around the corner. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
20 Aug 2026
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Decided

Decided · Delegated Decision · Last checked 22 Aug 2026

Site constraints 3

Local nature reserve about 268 m away: Whitegrove Copse
Work nearby can need a habitats assessment.
Harm to a protected site is only accepted where there is no alternative and an overriding public interest.
Also on the record
2 listed buildings within 150 m of the postcode pin; Inside the Bracknell built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. The pin for this application is the centre of its postcode rather than the building, so distances to nearby designations are measured from the postcode and can be out by the width of the postcode area. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Sales history 3

Last sold for £525,000 in May 2015. Detached house, freehold.

21 May 2015£525,000
23 May 2014£445,000
14 October 2011£335,000

Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.

Building

Floor area148 m² (1,593 sq ft)
Energy ratingE (41 out of 100), could reach D
PropertyDetached house, 8 habitable rooms
Built1967 to 1975
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in June 2011, the latest held for this property, matched to this application by its address. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Application type
Consent under Tree Preservation Orders
Postcode
RG12 2JT
Received
20 Aug 2026
Validated
20 Aug 2026
Ward
Priestwood & Garth
Parish
Bracknell Town Council
Target decision
15 Oct 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Last counted 22 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

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15 Oct 2026
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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Bracknell Forest decision statistics
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

Sale prices: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.