Planning application
28 DURHAM AVENUE, SHORTLANDS, BROMLEY, BR2 0QB
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
H1 Griselinia in front garden - Trim previous seasons regrowth back into a tight compact hedge. T5 Buddleia in rear garden - Reduce overall canopy by approximately 50% (please see annotated photo) shaping accordingly. T7 Forsythia in rear garden - Reduce overall canopy by up to 50%, shaping accordingly. T3 Common Elder in rear garden - Formative pruning to achieve more balanced form. T4 Gleditsia on rear left hand boundary - Reduce the height and radial spread of the canopy by up to 1.5m, maintaining a natural shape and remove major deadwood. G1 Mixed Vegetation on rear right hand boundary (neighbouring trees) - Trim back overhanging growth back to boundary.
As published by the council, reference 26/03520/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 26/03520/TCA
- Type
- Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area
- Status
- Valid
- Received
- 8 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 8 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Shortlands & Park Langley
- Decision by
- Delegated Decision
- Postcode
- BR2 0QB
Comment by 5 October 2026
The council is taking comments on this application until then. Comments go to Bromley through their own planning portal.
Site history
Applications at this address on the Bromley register
This site has had 2 applications since 2024: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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24/04068/TREE Granted
28 Durham Avenue, Shortlands, Bromley, BR2 0QB
H1 Hawthorn on right hand boundary in rear garden - Cut back 1 over extended limb back to boundary.T2 Spruce in rear garden - Remove the two lowest limbs extending over the pond.T3 Box Elder on rear boundary in neighbouring garden - Reduce overhanging branches back to the boundary line and shape accordingly.T4 Bay on rear boundary in neighbouring garden - Reduce overhanging branches back to the boundary line.T5 Buddleia on left hand side in rear garden - Reduce the overall canopy by up to 2.5m and shape accordingly. Please see annotated photo.T6 Apple on left hand side in rear garden - Reduce the overall canopy by up to 1.5m and shape accordingly.
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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8 Sep 2026
Received by Bromley
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16 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 3 November 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
10 documents 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.
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H1 Hawthorn on right hand boundary in rear garden - Cut back 1 over extended limb back to boundary.T2 Spruce in rear garden - Remove the two lowest limbs extending over the pond.T3 Box Elder on rear boundary in neighbouring garden - Reduce overhanging branches back to the boundary line and shape accordingly.T4 Bay on rear boundary in neighbouring garden - Reduce overhanging branches back to the boundary line.T5 Buddleia on left hand side in rear garden - Reduce the overall canopy by up to 2.5m and shape accordingly. Please see annotated photo.T6 Apple on left hand side in rear garden - Reduce the overall canopy by up to 1.5m and shape accordingly.
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Other tree works applications
In Bromley
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26/03568/TCA Awaiting decision
72 LUBBOCK ROAD, CHISLEHURST, BR7 5JX
Large widespread Elm next to driveway - Reduce by 1.5-2m.
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26/03575/TCA Awaiting decision
28 HEATHFIELD ROAD, KESTON, BR2 6BQ
H1 Yew on rear left hand boundary - Reduce overall height of hedge by approximately 1m. H2 Cherry Laurel on rear boundary - Reduce overall height of hedge by approximately 1.5m.
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26/03051/TCA Granted
SQUIRRELS, 26 WILDERNESS ROAD, CHISLEHURST, BR7 5EY
Beech tree (Fagus sylvatica) in the front garden currently standing around 10m in height - Remove.
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26/03096/TCA Granted
7 THE GLEBE, CHISLEHURST, BR7 5PX
T1 Sycamore - Reduce lateral spread by no more than 1.2m in any direction.
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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)