238 CHISLEHURST ROAD, ORPINGTON, BR5 1NT

Decision Made 26/00385/TCA - Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area
Council
Date received
2 Feb 2026
Date validated
31 Jan 2026
Postcode
BR5 1NT
Type
Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area

Description

H1 Conifer hedge - Trim the side as hard as possible without exposing brown (with steps and extended trimmers). Reduce the height by 1.0m to level. T1 Thuya - Reduce in height by 5m and trim all encroachment to the neighbours back to fence line and balance. T7 Garrya - Reduce down below gutter height. T8 Elaeagnus - Reduce and shape.

Bromley
Planning Authority Score
4.3/10
Below average
#181 of 292 councils
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Bromley ranks #141 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Bromley is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 78% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 78% approved vs 90% nationally
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Bromley decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
75%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #281 of 292
78%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #280 of 292
65%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #141 of 292
33%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #76 of 292
54%
Minor dwellings approved
57 decided (1-9 homes)
63%
Major dwellings approved
8 decided (10+ homes)
50%
Change of use approved
30 decided
2,171
Total decisions
533 refused in 2025