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Collapsing trees danger to life and property
Sent to Bromley Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 9279726.
Behind the “Read House “ flats on Anerley Road. One of the very large heavy trees is collapsing. It has fallen onto another tree that is propping it up currently but it’s going to pull them both down soon. I can hear them squeaking and cracking in the wind and swaying dangerously. A tree in that row fell a few years ago and caused so much damage to the fences and gardens and homes on Ridsdale Road. We were told the trees were protected. No one maintains them and if the fall they will fall onto my property causing mass damage. Not to mention kids play in the gardens on both sides so I fear danger of life. I see one of the trees has collapsed onto the other and the are both leaning heavily. I live at 31 Ridsdale Road, Anerley, London, SE208AE but it’s on the property of Read Home flats and I believe those trees are hundred of years old and owned by Bromley council.
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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
Posted by Bromley Council
at 15:25, Sunday 12 April 2026
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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
Posted by Bromley Council
at 19:49, Monday 13 April 2026
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