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Stretch of Green Chain Walk encroached upon.
Sent to Bromley Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 9732562.
A garden at BR7 6NG has been extended at the back, enclosing a significant area of Green Chain Walk. At least one tree has been removed, and the remaining area has become a bit of a rubbish tip. The fencing was put up maybe 2 years ago.
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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 14:52, Saturday 4 July 2026
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Resident called to add to report that there is a large amount of trees been cut down along with a pill of logs which is from the cut trees.
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We are continuing to investigate and working to resolve this report
Posted by Bromley Council
at 15:28, Monday 6 July 2026
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Email received at CSC 16.43 06.07.26 I attach the land registry and council documents that show that the garden should not be sticking out 2m into the Green Chain Walk.
The density and height of mature trees on each side of this empty stretch suggest a lot were removed. I attach a photo of the log store at the bottom of the garden which I suspect came from those trees.
I would like to ensure the logs will not be burnt in the garden as the resulting carcinogenic smoke blows straight into my property (even more now that the windbreak between gardens has been chopped down).
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Resident called to chase report, please can this be looked into as no action has been taken and an update provided
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This matter is being investigated and an update will be posted once further information becomes available. Thank you.
Posted by Bromley Council
at 10:46, Tuesday 21 July 2026
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The case has been referred to the Council's legal department to determine the offence that has been committed and what enforcement action is necessary. Further posts updating the report will be added once the above points have been clarified.
Posted by Bromley Council
at 14:47, Tuesday 21 July 2026
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Thank you for using FixMyStreet to report your concerns to Bromley.
Posted by Bromley Council
at 14:47, Tuesday 21 July 2026
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The above relates to the garden of 4 Fosters Close, which has moved its boundary 2m into the Green Chain Walk public footpath. The same applies to 1 Fosters Close, which has also encroached on the Green Chain Walk (public land), flouting HM Land Registry details of where their property boundary lies. Both properties' extensions have had a detrimental effect on the Green Chain Walk.
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FAO Bromley Legal Dept: The Council spoke to a man at No.4 about the fencing 8(?) years ago, but it was not removed and the Council apparently did not follow it up.
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This matter is being investigated and an update will be posted once further information becomes available. Thank you.
Posted by Bromley Council
at 08:05, Friday 24 July 2026
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Email received by CSC inbox 04/08/26 11:58
Please attach the following to Fixmystreet Report 9732562:-
Attached are Land Registry and Council maps which show the Green Chain Walk is a uniform width (6 metres).
1 Fosters Close's fencing has reduced that width to 5 metres.
4 Fosters Close has commandeered so much of the Green Chain Walk, only 2 metres width is left for public use!
I hope the public space and trees will be reinstated as soon as possible.
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Many thanks for the additional commentary, please be assured that this matter is receiving our attention and an update will be provided as and when the case progresses. Unfortunately cases such as this can take some time to resolve.
Posted by Bromley Council
at 17:08, Friday 7 August 2026
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Updated by Bromley Council
at 09:57, Friday 18 September 2026
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