20 BASTON ROAD, HAYES, BROMLEY, BR2 7BE Data via plota.co.uk

26/01228/TCA - Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area Approved

Proposal

S1 Pittosporum on rear left hand boundary (within smaller garden) - Trim all sides overall to previous points forming a compact domed appearance. T2 Lawson Cypress on rear right hand side of larger garden to rear - Trim overall to previous points forming a compact aesthetic shape. Trim bulge overhanging access way (visible from clients back door) as hard as practicable to try and remove bulge in line with rest of crown. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
26 Mar 2026
Approved
23 Apr 2026

Approved on 23 Apr 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 15 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Bromley
Application type
Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area
Postcode
BR2 7BE
Received
26 Mar 2026
Validated
26 Mar 2026
Ward
Hayes & Coney Hall
Case officer
Show
Target decision
21 May 2026
Decision
APPROVED
Decision date
23 Apr 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
- Down To Earth Trees Ltd
Bromley
Planning Authority Score
4.4/10
Below average
#178 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Other 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 performance
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