58 Kingswood Avenue, Shortlands, Bromley, BR2 0NY Data via plota.co.uk

26/02811/TPO - Consent under Tree Preservation Orders Valid

Proposal

T1 Oak tree - Reduce the overall height by approximately 3–4m by pruning back to suitable, structurally strong growth points using the drop crotch pruning method. Reduce the lateral spread to shape and balance the crown while retaining its natural form by equally adopting the drop crotch method. Remove all major deadwood throughout the crown. SUBJECT TO TPO 2088 (24.6.2005) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
9 Jul 2026
Validated
21 Jul 2026
Decision
Expected by 15 Sept 2026

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision around 14 Sept 2026; it is now day 55. The consultation period closed on 13 Aug 2026.

Site constraints 2

Air quality management area: Bromley AQMA
The council has declared the area as failing an air quality objective.
Schemes that add traffic, parking or combustion plant are assessed against the area's action plan and may need an air quality assessment.
Council record ↗
Also on the record
Inside the Bromley built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 11 September 2026. 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.

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Important details

Council
Bromley
Application type
Consent under Tree Preservation Orders
Postcode
BR2 0NY
Received
9 Jul 2026
Validated
21 Jul 2026
Ward
Shortlands & Park Langley
Case officer
Show
Target decision
15 Sept 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show

Decision outlook

Day 55, past Bromley's usual 35 days for tree and landscaping works. 93% are decided within thirteen weeks, so most likely by 20 Oct 2026.

Day 551 days to the 56-day target
74%decided within 8 weeks
96%approved
348decided in the last year

Plota live figures for tree and landscaping works decided by Bromley in the last twelve months, from validation. Bromley decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 12 Sept 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Comments by
13 Aug 2026
Bromley
Planning Authority Score
4.4/10
Below average
#178 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Bromley ranks #143 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Bromley is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 79% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 79% approved vs 90% nationally
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Bromley decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
77%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #276 of 296
79%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #280 of 296
66%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #143 of 296
33%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #72 of 296
63%
Minor dwellings approved
70 decided (1-9 homes)
88%
Major dwellings approved
8 decided (10+ homes)
50%
Change of use approved
42 decided
2,164
Total decisions
500 refused in the year to March 2026