Planning application
19 Hillcroft Avenue Purley CR8 3DJ
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
T1 Douglas Fir and T5 Cypress: Fell due to root system has caused considerable damage to the driveway and now is a trip hazard for anyone walking along the driveway inclduing post men and delivery drivers. There is also the risk that one of the trees will damage the sewage drain. (TPO 12, 2003)
As published by the council, reference 26/02594/TRE
Application record
- Reference
- 26/02594/TRE
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Received
- 10 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 15 Sep 2026
- Postcode
- CR8 3DJ
Site history
Applications at this address on the Croydon register
This site has had 2 applications since 2023: 1 approved, 0 refused.
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23/00721/TRE Granted
19 Hillcroft Avenue Purley CR8 3DJ
1 x Cypress - 1 metre lateral pruning. 1 x Spruce - Fell to ground level (extensive die back in canopy and large cavity at approx 7m on central stem (see pic) 1 x Western red cedar - Reduce height by 2.5 leaving 4m, reduce sides by 1.5 leaving 2-2.5m, raise crown to 3m (TPO 12, 2003)
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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10 Sep 2026
Received by Croydon
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15 Sep 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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15 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
Decision expected by 10 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.
Croydon took a median of 57 days over the applications it decided in the last year.
What happens while it is decided
This application is with Croydon for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Croydon decided tree works applications in a median of 29 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
Within 500 metres
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2 Hillcroft Avenue Purley CR8 3DG
Erection of a detached two storey dwelling with basement on land to the side of 2 Hillcroft Avenue, with off street parking
Refused Full applications 8 docsDomestic -
2A Hillcroft Avenue Purley CR8 3DG
Demolition of the existing legacy walls due to poor structure condition and construction of new legacy walls. Demolition of existing garage at the front of the property and erection of new garage to the side of the property. Erection of rear and side extension together with a porch to the front of the property. Alterations to the roof including the erection of a rear dormer.
Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 15 docsSmall domestic -
10 Meadow Hill Purley CR8 3HL
Demolition of existing garage; erection of single storey side/rear extension, side dormer roof extension and front porch with alterations including to fenestration and existing rear patio
Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +2 13 docsSmall domestic -
9 Walburton Road Purley CR8 3DL
Erection of single storey rear extension, single storey side extension and garage conversion to habitable space.
Granted Householder Extension 16 docsSmall domestic -
19 Hillcroft Avenue Purley CR8 3DJ
1 x Cypress - 1 metre lateral pruning. 1 x Spruce - Fell to ground level (extensive die back in canopy and large cavity at approx 7m on central stem (see pic) 1 x Western red cedar - Reduce height by 2.5 leaving 4m, reduce sides by 1.5 leaving 2-2.5m, raise crown to 3m (TPO 12, 2003)
Granted Trees 7 docs -
27 Verulam Avenue Purley CR8 3NR
Alterations. Erection of triple height bay incorporating feature staircase. Erection of two-storey front extension. Erection of two-storey side extension. Erection of two-storey rear/side extension. Erection of single-storey rear extension. Erection of rear dormer roof extension. Installation of two rooflights to front roof slope and one rooflight to rear roof slope. Erection of two chimneys. Alterations to fenestrations including replacement of all windows and reconfiguration. Demolition of existing additions.
Granted Householder Extension Loft or dormer +2 27 docsSmall domestic
Other tree works applications
In Croydon
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26/02602/TRE Awaiting decision
61 Turnpike Link Croydon CR0 5NT
T025 London Plane - Repollard back to previous pollard points to maintain a pollard cycle. (TPO 23, 2016)
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26/02583/TRE Awaiting decision
Croydon Police Station 71 Park Lane Croydon CR9 1BP
T2000 London Plane: Crown lift to a height of 5.0 metres over road only to provide sufficient clearance. Prune to clear Met Police street lamp by 1.0 metre. T2001 London Plane: Crown lift to a height of 5.0 metres over road only to provide sufficient clearance. (TPO 14, 2017)
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26/02571/TRE Awaiting decision
Azzarat Bridle Way Croydon CR0 5AH
T1 Crown reduction of 3-4 metres: The works are intended to provide increased clearance between the tree and the surrounding buildings and to manage the tree's current size in relation to the property. The finished crown will provide a minimum clearance of approximately 2.5 metres from all buildings. (TPO 19, 1968)
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26/02568/TRE Awaiting decision
78 Woodplace Lane Coulsdon CR5 1NF
T3 - Oak - Reduce limb entangles with the phone line and Telegraph pole by 2.0m to give at least 1.0m clearance from the phone lines. T4 - Beech - Crown lift to give 2.0m clearance from the garage roof. T5 - Cedar - Remove 15cm diameter limb on the southern side that is rubbing against adjacent limb. (TPO 19, 1997)
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26/02536/TRE Awaiting decision
Appleby Lodge 82 Beulah Hill Upper Norwood London SE19 3EZ
Remove Portuguese laurel shrubs and Ash Tree due to subsidence.