31 THE GLEN, ORPINGTON, BR6 8LP

Valid 26/01308/TCA - Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area
Council
Date received
31 Mar 2026
Date validated
2 Apr 2026
Postcode
BR6 8LP
Type
Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area

Description

Horse Chestnuts (T51 & T52) on grass verge - Reduce height of each tree by approximately 3m and radial spread by up to 2m (reducing over extended branches as necessary to create balanced crown shape and clearance of T51 from Weymouth Pine in front garden of 31 The Glen). Remove epicormic growth on main stems. Prune to appropriate growth points.

Bromley
Planning Authority Score
4.3/10
Below average
#181 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
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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