Planning application
25/02456/T
Prospero House Essenden Road Belvedere Kent
Proposal
Works to Lime Trees protected by a Tree Preservation Order.
As published by the council, reference 25/02456/T
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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27 Nov 2025
Received by Bexley
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2 Dec 2025
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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26 Jan 2026
Decision issued: Application Refused
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
What refusal means
The process from here
The council refused this application for the reasons set out on the decision notice, which the council portal holds in full. Only the applicant can appeal a refusal; the time limit runs from the decision date and is shorter for householder schemes.
Refusal does not prevent a fresh attempt. Applicants often address the reasons for refusal and resubmit, so a refused scheme is not necessarily the end of proposals for the site.
About trees applications
How this application type works
Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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26/01083/T Granted
Prospero House Essenden Road Belvedere Kent
Works to various trees protected by a Tree Preservation Order
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26/01364/FUL Awaiting decision
8A Woolwich Road Belvedere Kent DA17 5EW
Erection of single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory.
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18/01352/FUL Granted
4 Woolwich Road Belvedere Kent DA17 5EW
Alterations and extension to existing two storey rear extension to provide 1 additional 2 bed apartment. Revised vehicular access and provision of one additional parking space.
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25/02417/T Awaiting decision
12 Berkhampstead Road Belvedere Kent DA17 5EA
Works to a tree protected by a Tree Preservation Order.
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26/01348/FUL Awaiting decision
Priory Conservative Club 169 Picardy Road Belvedere Kent DA17 5QL
Erection of two semi-detached two-storey dwellings along along with associated parking and refuse and cycle storage.
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14/01819/T Granted
3 Berkhampstead Road Belvedere Kent DA17 5EA
Crown reduction by 20% of one Oak tree and crown reduction by 30% of one sycamore tree.
Other trees applications
In Bexley
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26/01117/T Granted
7 Iron Mill Lane Crayford Dartford Kent DA1 4RN
Works to a Lime tree protected by a Tree Preservation Order
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26/01083/T Granted
Prospero House Essenden Road Belvedere Kent
Works to various trees protected by a Tree Preservation Order
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26/01488/T Awaiting decision
66 - 70 Bourne Road Bexley Kent DA5 1LU
Works to one Robinia Tree protected by a Tree Preservation Order - reduce height by up to 2M.
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26/01470/S211 Awaiting decision
41 Christchurch Road Sidcup Kent DA15 7HQ
Works to one Quercus Robur tree in Christ Church Conservation Area.
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26/01469/T Awaiting decision
5 Langdon Shaw Sidcup Kent DA14 6AX
Works to an Oak tree protected by a Tree Preservation Order.