PARK AVENUE, FARNBOROUGH, ORPINGTON Data via plota.co.uk

26/00658/TCA - Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area Approved

Proposal

Horse Chestnut (T200) - Reduce height by approximately 2m and radial spread by approximately 1.5m. Rebalance crown on completion. Excavations by UKPN in November 2025 identified signs of historical root loss close to tree base. Compensatory reduction pruning is planned as a precautionary measure. Approximate dimensions on completion: height = 12m, radial spread = 5m. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
19 Feb 2026
Approved
17 Mar 2026

Approved on 17 Mar 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
BR6 8LL
Received
19 Feb 2026
Validated
19 Feb 2026
Ward
Farnborough & Crofton
Case officer
Show
Target decision
2 Apr 2026
Decision
APPROVED
Decision date
17 Mar 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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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