Trees in Conservation areas

If you need to carry out work on a tree in a conservation area, please write to us, giving details of the location of the tree, the nature and extent of the work proposed.

Details

Currently, there are 44 conservation areas in Bromley, which have been designated because of their special character and appearance.

The law requires that anyone planning to cut down or carry out work to a tree in a conservation area must legally give us six weeks notice of their intention to do so. The purpose of this notice is to give us the opportunity to consider whether a Tree Preservation Order should be made.

The notice must describe the work proposed and include sufficient information to identify the trees. We are more than happy to discuss your ideas with you before you write your notice.

You do not need to notify us if you want to cut down or work on a tree that is less than 7.5cm in diameter (measured 1.5m above ground) or 10cm if you are thinning to help the growth of other trees. There is also no need to follow the notification procedure when a tree is dead, dying or has become dangerous and action needs to be taken quickly for safety reasons, although you should let us know if you are taking down a tree in these circumstances.

Further information on Tree Preservation Orders.