DOWNE PRIMARY SCHOOL, HIGH ELMS ROAD, DOWNE, ORPINGTON, BR6 7JN Data via plota.co.uk

26/02237/TCA - Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area Approved

Proposal

NT11, Sycamore - Reduce faulted limbs/stems by 5m. Remove faulted branch/limbs, extensive missing bark and associated surface decay. 4278, Norway Maple - Reduce crown by 4m, weak main fork union, with included bark, at 2m and extensive squirrel damage to major limbs. 4974, Cherry - Reduce faulted limbs/stems by 3m, weak fork union at 3.5m. NT3, Horse Chestnut - Reduce eastern side of crown by 4m, Very large eastern, lateral limbs overhanging prefabricated classroom. 4271, Himalayan Tree-Cotoneaster - Reduce height by 2m and eastern side of crown by 3m. 4274, Black Elder - Reduce crown by 2.5m, heavy bias/weighting northeast. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
3 Jun 2026
Approved
6 Jul 2026

Approved on 6 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 22 Aug 2026

Important details

Council
Bromley
Application type
Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area
Postcode
BR6 7JN
Received
3 Jun 2026
Validated
3 Jun 2026
Ward
Darwin
Case officer
Show
Target decision
15 Jul 2026
Decision
APPROVED
Decision date
6 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Agent
Max Cavero

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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
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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