FLAT 3, BASTON MANOR, BASTON MANOR ROAD, HAYES, BROMLEY, BR2 7AH

Decision Made 26/00206/TCA - Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area
Council
Date received
20 Jan 2026
Date validated
17 Jan 2026
Postcode
BR2 7AH
Type
Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area

Description

G1 Group of x4Yew trees on rear boundary of garden - Reduce left hand tree by up to 1.5m on the overall height, reducing eastern canopy by up to 3m, cutting back to suitable growth points where possible and reduce lateral branches north and south aspects by up to 3m, cutting back to suitable growth points on all 4 trees. G2 Group of x3 Yew trees on tiered flowerbed - Reduce overall canopies by up to 2m, shaping accordingly. Raise lower canopy removing 1 lowest lateral branch extending over footpath. T1 Portuguese Laurel - Create a new pollard @ approximately 2.5m from ground level.

Bromley
Planning Authority Score
4.3/10
Below average
#181 of 292 councils
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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