Planning application
21 SYLVESTER AVENUE, CHISLEHURST, BR7 5ED
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.
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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
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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18 Jun 2025
Received by Bromley
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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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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Open the documentsWhat 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.
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Awaiting decision Amendments Extension Loft or dormer 10 docs -
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
Granted Trees 7 docs -
4 SYLVESTER AVENUE, CHISLEHURST, BR7 5ED
Two storey side extension and elevational alterations. Extension of existing front and rear dormers. Reformation of front garden wall.
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