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Dead branches on tree

Reported via mobile in the Tree Requires Pruning category anonymously at 08:57, Thu 26 June 2025 using FixMyStreet Pro

Sent to Bromley Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 7766095.

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There are 2 trees outside my home - 30 Ashfield Lane. A very healthy and ancient oak and I think a London plane tree. The plane tree is large and has a number of dead branches (some large) that could fall and potentially injure someone or fall on a car on the road. Photo attached. I think it needs a prune. Justin Martin 07881802336. Justy19@hotmail.com

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  • Thank you for your report, this is now being investigated. Information on our services and the timeframes we aim to respond in can be found: http://www.bromley.gov.uk/ fixservices

    State changed to: In progress

    Posted by Bromley Council at 08:59, Thu 26 June 2025

  • Thank you for your enquiry. According to our records the polygon of land where the tree's reside is privately owned under a deed of dedication issued by Highways. We will make direct contact with the owners to resolve this once HW's confirm owners.

    Posted by Bromley Council at 13:30, Fri 4 July 2025

  • Thank you for your continued patience. The tree's are under private ownership and we will make contact with the owners once they have been established.

    Posted by Bromley Council at 09:17, Fri 1 August 2025

  • We are continuing to investigate and working to resolve this report

    Posted by Bromley Council at 09:38, Fri 8 August 2025

  • Bromley Council are not responsible for maintaining private trees. Further information on your rights and options for dealing with overhanging trees from neighbouring private land can be found at the Citizen's Advice website: http://www.adviceguide.org.uk

    State changed to: third party responsibility

    Posted by Bromley Council at 16:59, Fri 12 September 2025

  • Thank you for your enquiry. According to our records the tree's are under private ownership and outside of our responsibility. Whilst the tree's exhibit minor defects that do not warrant LBB to use their discretionary powers under the Miscellaneous Provisions Act. We will continue to monitor their condition and it deteriorates further we will attempt to contact the owners.

    State changed to: No further action

    Posted by Bromley Council at 17:00, Fri 12 September 2025

  • We are continuing to investigate and working to resolve this report

    State changed to: In progress

    Posted by Bromley Council at 10:37, Tue 16 September 2025

  • Bromley Council are not responsible for maintaining private trees. Further information on your rights and options for dealing with overhanging trees from neighbouring private land can be found at the Citizen's Advice website: http://www.adviceguide.org.uk

    State changed to: third party responsibility

    Posted by Bromley Council at 16:35, Mon 22 September 2025

  • Thank you for your enquiry. According to our records the trees outside property no.32 Ashfield Lane are under private ownership and therefore not the responsibility of the Council. The land opposite 32 is managed separately by the Chislehurst Commons Society. Whilst two of the tree's outside no.32 are in poor condition, they do not meet the criteria for us to take action under the Miscellaneous Provisions Acts. We will continue to monitor their health and make contact with the owners if required.

    Posted by Bromley Council at 16:36, Mon 22 September 2025

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