Planning application
4 WOODBASTWICK ROAD, SYDENHAM, LONDON, SE26 5LQ
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
Sycamore tree on driveway - Fell. SUBJECT TO TPO 3064 (12.1.2026)
As published by the council, reference 26/02929/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/02929/TPO
- Type
- Consent under Tree Preservation Orders
- Status
- Valid
- Received
- 14 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 14 Jul 2026
- Ward
- Penge & Cator
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- SE26 5LQ
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 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 8 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
1 document on file for this application
A planning file usually holds the application form, drawings and site plans, consultee responses, the officer's report and the decision notice.
Trade members open them from here.
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.
Nearby applications
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16 WOODBASTWICK ROAD, SYDENHAM, LONDON, SE26 5LQ
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Granted Trees 3 docs -
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Granted Trees 2 docs -
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Alterations to windows and doors.
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Decided Conditions 7 docs -
25 Woodbastwick Road, Sydenham, London, SE26 5LG
Reconfiguration of the front driveway to include new landscaping, steps and terrace, Conversion of garage into habitable room, loft conversion with front and rear rooflights, and elevational alterations
Granted Householder Loft or dormer 15 docsDomestic -
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26/03568/TCA Awaiting decision
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26/03575/TCA Awaiting decision
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26/03051/TCA Granted
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26/03096/TCA Granted
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26/02579/TPO Refused
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)