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21 SYLVESTER AVENUE, CHISLEHURST, BR7 5ED

Awaiting decision Bromley 25/03167/TPO Consent under Tree Preservation Orders

Works: Trees Small domestic

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Proposal

T1 Norway maple on rear right boundary - Dismantle. G1 Laurel on rear boundary - Reduce in height by no more than 2.5m to 0.3m above fence height to a finished height of 2.5m. SUBJECT TO TPO BB3 1958

As published by the council, reference 25/03167/TPO

Application record

Reference
25/03167/TPO
Type
Consent under Tree Preservation Orders
Status
Valid
Received
18 Jun 2025
Validated
18 Jun 2025
Ward
Chislehurst
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
BR7 5ED

Site history

Applications at this address on the Bromley register

This site has had 2 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • 25/05866/TPO Granted

    21 SYLVESTER AVENUE, CHISLEHURST, BR7 5ED

    T1 Beech on rear left boundary - Reduce height and average radial spread by approximately 2.5-3m and 2.5-3m respectively, taking care to prune to live secondary growth points and maintaining an even and balanced shape appropriate to species. Remove major and significant deadwood over 25mm diameter plus any broken/hanging branches. SUBJECT TO TPO BB3 1958

    Decided 9 Feb 2026 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 18 Jun 2025

    Received by Bromley

  2. 25 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 13 August 2025, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    Bromley took a median of 58 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

5 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Bromley for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Bromley decided tree works applications in a median of 49 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About tree works applications

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

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  • 15 SYLVESTER AVENUE, CHISLEHURST, BR7 5ED

    26/00627/HPA Submitted 17 Feb 2026 0m away

    Demolition of rear conservatory, part demolition of garage, construction of part one/two storey rear extension, and a roof extension involving a rear roof dormer and installation of rooflights to the side roof slope and elevational alterations.

    Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 17 docs
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  • 5 SYLVESTER AVENUE, CHISLEHURST, BR7 5ED

    25/00712/CON Submitted 21 Aug 2025 0m away

    80% historically approved · decision due ~16 Oct

    Details submitted to comply with the requirements of the following conditions relating to planning permission 25/00712/FULL1: Condition No. 3 - External Materials

    Awaiting decision Conditions 10 docs
  • 4 SYLVESTER AVENUE, CHISLEHURST, BR7 5ED

    26/00224/AMD Submitted 30 Jun 2026 0m away

    Non-material amendment application under S96a of the Town and Country Planning Act to planning permission reference 26/00224/HPA (Two storey side extension and elevational alterations. Extension of existing front and rear dormers. Reformation of front garden wall.) The existing boundary is slightly tapered and not parallel to the original house. This reduces the gap at the front and increases the gap at the rear and seeking that this is acceptable.

    Refused Amendments Extension Loft or dormer 9 docs
  • 4 SYLVESTER AVENUE, CHISLEHURST, BR7 5ED

    26/00224/S73A Submitted 17 Aug 2026 0m away

    69% historically approved · decision due ~12 Oct

    Under Section 73 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, variation of Condition 2 of planning permission 26/00224/HPA dated 01.04.2026 (for Two storey side extension and elevational alterations. Extension of existing front and rear dormers. Reformation of front garden wall.) to allow for: correction of boundary

    Awaiting decision Amendments Extension Loft or dormer 10 docs
  • 21 SYLVESTER AVENUE, CHISLEHURST, BR7 5ED

    25/05866/TPO Submitted 24 Dec 2025 0m away

    T1 Beech on rear left boundary - Reduce height and average radial spread by approximately 2.5-3m and 2.5-3m respectively, taking care to prune to live secondary growth points and maintaining an even and balanced shape appropriate to species. Remove major and significant deadwood over 25mm diameter plus any broken/hanging branches. SUBJECT TO TPO BB3 1958

    Granted Trees 7 docs
  • 4 SYLVESTER AVENUE, CHISLEHURST, BR7 5ED

    26/00224/HPA Submitted 21 Jan 2026 0m away

    Two storey side extension and elevational alterations. Extension of existing front and rear dormers. Reformation of front garden wall.

    Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer 10 docs
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    11 Sep 2026 Trees
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    SQUIRRELS, 26 WILDERNESS ROAD, CHISLEHURST, BR7 5EY

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    29 Jul 2026 Trees
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    7 THE GLEBE, CHISLEHURST, BR7 5PX

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    31 Jul 2026 Trees
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    56 KINGSWOOD AVENUE, SHORTLANDS, BROMLEY, BR2 0NY

    T1 Oak - Reduce in height by approximately 3-4m, pruning back to structurally strong growth points and reduce lateral spread to shape and balance. Remove major deadwood throughout the crown. Remove lowest limbs closest to ground level T2 Oak - Reduce in height by approximately 3-4m, pruning back to structurally strong growth points and reduce lateral spread to shape and balance. Remove major deadwood throughout the crown. Remove lowest limbs closest to ground level. SUBJECT TO TPO 2088 (24.6.2005)

    23 Jun 2026 Trees