Planning application
RIVERSIDE WALK, THE ALDERS, WEST WICKHAM, BR4 9PZ
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
T32 Goat willow - Prune back to previous pruning points (approx 2-3m of regrowth). T60 Ash - Pollard back to previous pruning points (approx. 6m of regrowth). SUBJECT TO TPO 518 (3.3.1988) T73 Ash - Overall crown reduction of at least 7m. SUBJECT TO TPO Cr 11 1977
As published by the council, reference 26/02912/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/02912/TPO
- Type
- Consent under Tree Preservation Orders
- Status
- Valid
- Received
- 20 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 20 Jul 2026
- Ward
- West Wickham
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- BR4 9PZ
Site history
Applications at this address on the Bromley register
This site has had 2 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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26/01940/TPO Granted
RIVERSIDE WALK, THE ALDERS, WEST WICKHAM, BR4 9PZ
1 x Oak (on stream bank) - Crown lift to 4m, remove epicormic growth on trunk, crown thin by 20% & reduce any lateral branches near property roof by 1m to give 2m clearance SUBJEC TO TPO 518 (03.03.1988)
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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20 Jul 2026
Received by Bromley
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25 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 14 September 2026, 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
2 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 48 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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RIVERSIDE WALK, THE ALDERS, WEST WICKHAM, BR4 9PZ
1 x Oak (on stream bank) - Crown lift to 4m, remove epicormic growth on trunk, crown thin by 20% & reduce any lateral branches near property roof by 1m to give 2m clearance SUBJEC TO TPO 518 (03.03.1988)
Granted Trees 5 docs -
76 THE ALDERS, WEST WICKHAM, BR4 9PG
Removal of chimney, side /rear extensions incorporating loft conversion with dormers and rooflights to sides, Juliet balcony and increased ridge height, roof and elevational alterations.
Refused Householder Extension Loft or dormer +1 6 docsDomestic -
35 Oak Avenue Croydon CR0 8EN
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Crittenden Lodge, Pond Cottage Lane, West Wickham, BR4 0QD
989 Sycamore - Carefully fell to near ground level.990 x2 Ash - Carefully fell to near ground level.SUBJECT TO TPO 323 (22.12.1986)
Granted Trees 3 docs -
14 Oak Avenue Croydon CR0 8EE
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To confirm that planning consent 19/02339/FUL was lawfully implemented within the 3 year time limit stated in condition 4 and as such the works can be lawfully completed.
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26/02997/TCA Granted
FAULKNER HOUSE, ST PAULS CRAY ROAD, CHISLEHURST, BR7 6FA
T1 Eucalyptus tree (current diameter approx. 17m and current height approx. 22m) - Reduce the crown by approx. 8m. T2 Ash tree (current diameter approx. 12m and current height approx. 15m) Prune back to previous points of pruning, resulting in diameter of approx. 9m and height of 12m. T3 Silver Birch tree (current diameter approx. 8m and current height approx.10m) - Reduce the crown by approx. 2m to a resultant diameter of approx. 8m and height of approx. 8m.
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26/03387/TCA Granted
ASHTON, MEAD ROAD, CHISLEHURST, BR7 6AD
T1 London Plane - Remove 1 lowest dead branch. T2 Lime - Remove epicormic growth up to the first union. T3 Limes x 5 - Reduce height of trees to level with lowest one in group, by 1m approx. T4 Leyland Cypress - Reduce in height by 4m to level with lowest tree. T5 Norway Maple - Re-pollard back to previous pollard points. T6 Limes x 9 - Reduce in height by 10m (approx. in half).
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26/03844/TCA Awaiting decision
16 RAVENSBOURNE AVENUE, BROMLEY, BR2 0BP
T1 Semi-mature Horse chestnut - Cut back the crown on the property side by approximately 2m from 6m to 4m to the property boundary. T2 Mature Eucalyptus in the neighbouring rear garden - Shorten the extended limb at approximately 10m by approximately 3m from 10m to 7m, cutting back to a suitable growth point.
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26/03853/TCA Awaiting decision
8 ELM ROAD, BECKENHAM, BR3 4JB
Small Holly in front garden - Remove.
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26/03839/TCA Awaiting decision
LAUREL BANK HOUSE, 15-17 BROMLEY COMMON, BROMLEY, BR2 9LS
T1 Leylandii - Fell to ground level. T2 Leylandii - Fell to ground level. T3 Bay - Crown lift 2.5m from above ground level.