51A HEATHFIELD ROAD, KESTON, BR2 6BB Data via plota.co.uk

26/00551/TCA - Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area Approved

Proposal

T1 Damson tree in rear garden – Remove stubs on tree. Cut back to main branch and carry out a 15% thin to the crown. Reduce crown shape by approx. 1.5m in length from height and left-hand side. (Leave the crown of the tree on the house side as it is used for screening). Cut back the ivy on tree to reduce spread and weight. T2 Cypress tree in front garden – Cut left hand limb back to main trunk. Prune the limb next to the house to allow a 1m clearance from the corner of the house. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
11 Feb 2026
Approved
11 Mar 2026

Approved on 11 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
BR2 6BB
Received
11 Feb 2026
Validated
11 Feb 2026
Ward
Hayes & Coney Hall
Case officer
Show
Target decision
25 Mar 2026
Decision
APPROVED
Decision date
11 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