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5 MARKE CLOSE, KESTON, BR2 6EX

Granted Bromley 26/02012/TCA Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area

Works: Trees Small domestic

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Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

G1. Group of Conifer trees that have been planted to form a hedge. Approximately 11 metres in height. Cut back to fence line by 2 metres. Trees have become overgrown taking up too much of the garden, causing a lot of shade. Will reshape the trees when cut back making them look a lot tidier and compact. Situated in the rear garden.

As published by the council, reference 26/02012/TCA

Application record

Reference
26/02012/TCA
Type
Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area
Status
Decision Made
Decision
Granted As published: APPROVED
Received
8 May 2026
Validated
8 May 2026
Decided
15 Jun 2026
Ward
Bromley Common & Holwood
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
BR2 6EX

Site history

Applications at this address on the Bromley register

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

  • 25/04196/TPO Granted

    5 MARKE CLOSE, KESTON, BR2 6EX

    T1 Oak tree in rear garden - Reduce by 4-5m. T2 Oak tree in rear garden - Reduce by 4-5m. SUBJECT TO TPO 2622 (11.2.2016)

    Decided 16 Dec 2025 Trees

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 8 May 2026

    Received by Bromley

  2. 15 Jun 2026

    Decision issued: APPROVED

  3. 11 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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3 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Bromley granted permission on 15 June 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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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