69 Scotts Lane, Shortlands, Bromley, BR2 0LU Data via plota.co.uk

26/02828/TPO - Consent under Tree Preservation Orders Valid
Trees & landscaping

Proposal

Oak 1 on right boundary, adjacent to building- Reduce the height and spread by up to 2-3m. Oak 2 on right boundary, adjacent to road - Reduce the height and spread by up to 2-3m. Oak 3 - Reduce to previous pruning points approx. 2m. SUBJECT TO TPO 264 (22.8.1985) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
13 Jul 2026
Decision
Target date was 7 Sept 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision around 29 Oct 2026; it is now day 108.

The consultation period closed on 6 Aug 2026.

Documents 4

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF Decision Notice PDF · 20 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF Officer Report Officer Delegation Report · 20 Oct 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 1

PDF 19395 (SITE PLAN).pdf PDF · 13 Jul 2026 View ↗

Other documents 1

PDF ApplicationFormRedacted.pdf PDF · 13 Jul 2026 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Site constraints 5

Air quality management area: Bromley AQMA
The council has declared the area as failing an air quality objective.
Schemes that add traffic, parking or combustion plant are assessed against the area's action plan and may need an air quality assessment.
Council record ↗
Also on the record
Conservation area about 41 m away: Shortlands; 1 listed building within 150 m of the postcode pin; Inside the Bromley built-up area; Public transport access: PTAL 1b (very poor), TfL 2023, for the 100 m square.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. The pin for this application is the centre of its postcode rather than the building, so distances to nearby designations are measured from the postcode and can be out by the width of the postcode area. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, Transport for London (public transport access levels, Powered by TfL Open Data, OGL v3.0, contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right 2025) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Sales history 1

Last sold for £230,000 in January 2010. Flat or maisonette, leasehold.

22 January 2010£230,000

Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.

Building

Floor area91 m² (980 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (64 out of 100), could reach C
PropertyDetached flat, 4 habitable rooms
Built1967 to 1975
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in April 2009, the latest held for this property, matched to this application by its address. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Bromley
Application type
Consent under Tree Preservation Orders
Postcode
BR2 0LU
Received
13 Jul 2026
Validated
13 Jul 2026
Ward
Shortlands & Park Langley
Case officer
Show
Target decision
7 Sept 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
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Decision outlook

Day 108, past the statutory target. 86% of tree and landscaping works in Bromley are decided within thirteen weeks; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 28 Oct 2026.

Day 10852 days past the 56-day target
55%decided within 8 weeks
94%approved
934decided in the last year

Plota live figures for tree and landscaping works decided by Bromley in the last twelve months, from validation. Bromley decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 28 Oct 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Comments by
6 Aug 2026

Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Refused
THE MANOR HOUSE, 53A SCOTTS LANE, SHORTLANDS, BROMLEY, BR2 0LT
Pine – Section fell to ground level. SUBJECT TO TPO 1348 (7.2.1997)
25/04805/TPO
2025 Approved
85 SCOTTS LANE, SHORTLANDS, BROMLEY, BR2 0LT
Single storey side infill extension and elevational changes
25/04421/HPA
2025 Approved
80 SCOTTS LANE, SHORTLANDS, BROMLEY, BR2 0LX
x2 Ash trees - Remove. SUBJECT TO TPO 1810 (4.5.2001)
25/03779/TPO
2024 Refused
Flat 5 78 Scotts Lane Shortlands Bromley BR2 0LX
Elevation alterations to existing rear dormer to insert French doors and create balcony a…
24/04039/FULL1
2024 Approved
80 Scotts Lane Shortlands Bromley BR2 0LX
Demolition of existing rear extension, Construction of single storey rear extensions. LAW…
24/04177/PLUD
2024 Refused
80 Scotts Lane Shortlands Bromley BR2 0LX
Part demolition of existing rear extension and construction of single storey rear extensi…
24/03304/FULL6
2023 Approved
47 Scotts Lane, Shortlands, Bromley, BR2 0LT
Proposed front boundary wall and a front vehicular gate
23/04748/FULL6
2024 Refused
80 Scotts Lane, Shortlands, Bromley, BR2 0LX
Alterations to front porch. Single storey side/rear extension with 3x light lanterns. New…
24/00716/FULL6
2023 Approved
55 Scotts Lane, Shortlands, Bromley, BR2 0LT
Oak - Lift by 1.5-2m. SUBJECT TO TPO 2805 (28.9.2022)
23/04754/TPO
2022 Refused
80 Scotts Lane, Shortlands, Bromley, BR2 0LX
T1 Ash - Fell.T2 Ash - Fell.SUBJECT TO TPO 1810 (4.5.2001)
22/01079/TPO
2021 Approved
61A Scotts Lane Shortlands Bromley BR2 0LT
New timber cladding to upper facade, new porch to front, single storey rear extension to…
21/05523/FULL6
2021 Approved
59 Scotts Lane Shortlands Bromley BR2 0LT
Single storey rear extension loft conversion and addition of skylights
21/03787/FULL6
2021 Approved
The Manor House 53A Scotts Lane Shortlands Bromley BR2 0LT
Oak tree located to front of house adjacent to driveway - Remove one low dog-legged branc…
21/00694/TPO
2021 Approved
85 Scotts Lane, Shortlands, Bromley, BR2 0LT
T1 Oak - Crown reduce by approx 3m all round to contain and shape.
21/00900/TREE
2020 Approved
71 Scotts Lane, Shortlands, Bromley, BR2 0LU
T1 Oak on southern boundary of property by roadside - Crown lift to provide a ground clea…
20/01962/TPO
2020 Refused
71 Scotts Lane Shortlands Bromley BR2 0LU
T1 Oak on southern boundary of property by roadside - Reduce all around by 2-3m to suitab…
20/01962/TPSPLD
2020 Refused
65 Scotts Lane Shortlands Bromley BR2 0LU
3 x Oaks - Crown reduce by 2-3m. SUBJECT TO TPO 264 (22.08.1985)
20/00722/TPO
2019 Approved
53 Scotts Lane Shortlands Bromley BR2 0LT
T1 Mature Oak - Thin crown by 15% by pruning out major deadwood, epicormic growth and cro…
19/02985/TPO
2018 Refused
53 Scotts Lane Shortlands Bromley BR2 0LT
2 x Oak trees in rear garden - Lift both canopies to 6m, thin by 30% and remove deadwood…
18/00484/TPO
2017 Refused
80 Scotts Lane Shortlands Bromley BR2 0LX
Ash in rear garden - Fell.SUBJECT TO TPO 1810 (T2)
17/05012/TPO
2017 Approved
35 Scotts Lane, Shortlands, Bromley, BR2 0LT
Single storey front extension/elevational alterations to garage
17/02181/FULL6
2017 Approved
61A Scotts Lane Shortlands Bromley BR2 0LT
Fell Horse Chestnut tree on border between Netherfield and 61A Scotts LaneSUBJECT TO TPO…
17/00591/TPO
2016 Approved
Goldcrest Court 72 Scotts Lane Shortlands Bromley BR2 0LD
Two Oak trees at front of house - Crown lift up to 4m and crown reduce by 1.5m.SUBJECT TO…
16/04648/TPO
2016 Refused
Goldcrest Court 72 Scotts Lane Shortlands Bromley BR2 0LD
Two Oak trees at front of house - Crown thin by 10%.SUBJECT TO TPO 1532 (T1 & T2)
16/04648/TPSPLD
2016 Approved
2 Waldron Gardens Shortlands Bromley BR2 0JR
Single storey side/ rear extension and conversion of garage to a habitable room
16/01131/FULL6
Bromley
Planning Authority Score
4.4/10
Below average
#178 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder 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 statistics
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

Sale prices: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.