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Blocked and overgrown access to rear of property

Reported via mobile in the Overhanging Vegetation from private land category anonymously at 14:14, Wednesday 21 May 2025

Sent to Bromley Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 7600417.

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I am writing to formally raise a complaint regarding the condition of the access path to the rear of my property. The pathway, which is intended to provide essential rear access, has become severely overgrown, obstructed by rubbish, and blocked in several areas by broken and collapsed fencing.

This situation poses a significant concern, not only due to the unsightly and neglected appearance, but more importantly, because it constitutes a serious health and safety hazard. In the event of a fire or other emergency, this route could serve as a vital escape or access point for emergency services. As it currently stands, this access is completely unusable, placing both my household and neighboring properties at unnecessary risk.

In addition, the blocked access limits my ability to maintain and access the rear of my property safely and conveniently, which is unacceptable and has a direct impact on my daily living conditions.

I respectfully urge the council to inspect the site and take the necessary steps to clear the overgrowth, remove the dumped rubbish, and repair or remove the broken fencing that is obstructing the pathway. This matter requires urgent attention to ensure the area is made safe and accessible once again.

Please confirm receipt of this and advise on the intended course of action and expected timeframe for resolution. I am happy to provide photographs or arrange access for an inspection if required.

Updates

  • 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 14:14, Wednesday 21 May 2025

  • To help us action and resolve this issue please could further information be provided as comments to this report. For example information such as a house number, a nearby junction or street light column ID, or a What3Words code can greatly help us to correctly identify the location while further details of the nature and scale of an issue (especially dumped rubbish) assists us co-ordinating an appropriate response.

    State changed to: Closed

    Posted by Bromley Council at 12:31, Thursday 22 May 2025

  • It's the alleyway that backs onto turpington lane allotments. My house is 18 Turpington Lane and I have no access to the back of my property as one end is completely blocked off and the over end is overgrown and the fence has is broken.

    Posted anonymously at 18:46, Friday 23 May 2025

  • Thank you for your additional comments, as discussed, LBB do not maintain this land and this is owned by Clarion. This report will now be closed

    Posted by Bromley Council at 16:58, Thursday 29 May 2025

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