7B CRYSTAL PALACE PARK ROAD, SYDENHAM, LONDON, SE26 6EG

Decision Made 26/00637/TCA - Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area
Council
Date received
16 Feb 2026
Date validated
14 Feb 2026
Postcode
SE26 6EG
Type
Notification of proposed works to trees in a conservation area

Description

T1 Horse Chestnut in front garden - Remove all epicormic growth to crown break. Crown clean, removing any deadwood or damaged branches. Reduce lowest limbs over car park. Aerial inspection while climbing to access any risk. T2 Bushes in front garden - Reduce all bushes by approximately 3m and cut back to boundary of car park. T3 Sycamore in front garden - 50% crown reduction, lift and removal of any deadwood. Cut back lowest limbs to reduce overhang and remove 2m section of ivy at base. T4 Yew at side of building - Cut back branches on both sides away from buildings to allow at least 2m clearance. T5 Cherry (neighbours’ tree in rear garden) - 30% reduction back to previous points. Remove any dead/damaged branches. T6 Multiple Beech trees at rear boundary - Remove any overhang back to boundary line. T7 Sycamore in rear garden - Lift all branches to 6m and reduce overhang. Remove any deadwood/damaged branches. T8 Buddleia at side of building - Cut back from building to allow at least 2m clearance.

Bromley
Planning Authority Score
4.3/10
Below average
#181 of 292 councils
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Bromley ranks #141 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Bromley is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 78% approved vs 90% nationally.

One of the strictest councils
only 78% approved vs 90% nationally
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Bromley decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
75%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #281 of 292
78%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #280 of 292
65%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #141 of 292
33%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #76 of 292
54%
Minor dwellings approved
57 decided (1-9 homes)
63%
Major dwellings approved
8 decided (10+ homes)
50%
Change of use approved
30 decided
2,171
Total decisions
533 refused in 2025