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17 ELM ROAD, BECKENHAM, BR3 4JB

Granted Bromley 26/02273/TCA Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area

Works: Trees

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

Proposal

Small Japanese Lilac tree in rear garden, situated adjacent to patio area, approximately 2m from the house - Remove.

As published by the council, reference 26/02273/TCA

Application record

Reference
26/02273/TCA
Type
Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area
Status
Decision Made
Decision
APPROVED
Received
27 May 2026
Validated
27 May 2026
Decided
29 Jun 2026
Ward
Clock House
Decision by
Delegated Decision
Postcode
BR3 4JB

Site history

Applications at this address on the Bromley register

This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 0 refused.

  • 26/02975/HPA Awaiting decision

    17 ELM ROAD, BECKENHAM, BR3 4JB

    Demolition of existing rear extension and rear outbuilding. Part removal of rear chimney. Single storey rear/side extensions with light lantern and elevational alterations. Alterations to roof with rear dormer window and replacement front/rear rooflights. Replacement sash windows and alterations to front driveway hardstanding. Landscaping to rear garden with patio and relocation of shed and addition of a greenhouse.

    Submitted 23 Jul 2026 Householder

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 27 May 2026

    Received by Bromley

  2. 29 Jun 2026

    Decision issued: APPROVED

  3. 25 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

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

2 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Bromley granted permission on 29 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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  • 24 ELM ROAD, BECKENHAM, BR3 4JB

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    23/01124/TREE Submitted 22 Mar 2023 0m away

    T1 Oak - Remove all regrowth back to previous reduction points being approximately 2.5m and reduce the main branch structure by a further 1m. Reducing all remaining branch structure to balance the reduction will reduce the main trees height after removal of the regrowth from 9m to 8m.T2 Sycamore - Remove all regrowth back to the previous reduction points and reduce main branch structure by 1m from 8m leaving the tree at 7m.

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    21/03525/TREE Submitted 27 Jul 2021 0m away

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