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Dead tree and overhanging branches to footpath

Reported via desktop in the Tree Requires Pruning category anonymously at 10:01, Thursday 21 May 2026

Sent to Bromley Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 9486213.

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The dead tree has been dead for over 12 months, it's covered in ivy and if this falls over it will hit my property.

The footpath is covered in debris from the overhanging branches and they are very low.

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 10:01, Thursday 21 May 2026

  • Thank you for your report. The map marker gives us an approximate location, but including more detail in your description—such as house numbers or lamp column numbers—can greatly assist us. This information helps our officers and contractors quickly and accurately locate Council-owned trees, leading to faster and better service.

    Posted by Bromley Council at 11:44, Wednesday 27 May 2026

  • We have investigated the report issue and have made contact with the report originator and/or a subsequent commenter to outline further details. This report is now closed on FixMyStreet.

    State changed to: Closed

    Posted by Bromley Council at 11:57, Wednesday 27 May 2026

  • Can you please confirm the outcome of the initial request?

    Will the dead tree be removed?

    Will the over hanging branches be removed?

    State changed to: Open

    Posted anonymously at 12:16, Wednesday 27 May 2026

  • Thank you for your report. The map marker gives us an approximate location, but including more detail in your description—such as house numbers or lamp column numbers—can greatly assist us. This information helps our officers and contractors quickly and accurately locate Council-owned trees, leading to faster and better service.

    Posted by Bromley Council at 13:16, Thursday 4 June 2026

  • The tree is at the front of the property Flat 10 & 11 Warkworth House, 101, Waratah Drive. There is a footpath that leads to Waldon Recreation Ground, you can see it from there.

    Posted anonymously at 14:10, Thursday 4 June 2026

  • Thank you for the information. A site visit is organised to investigate which you will be updated of the outcome of.

    State changed to: In progress

    Posted by Bromley Council at 08:53, Wednesday 10 June 2026

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

    Posted by Bromley Council at 08:53, Wednesday 10 June 2026

  • 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 14:50, Wednesday 17 June 2026

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    Apologies for the delayed response to this. According to our records, the Council does not own the land nor the trees within at this location with the land being privately owned and managed by Ravensbourne College. Attached is a photo taken from the path on the other side which states that any issues should be reported directly to Trustgreen by email: customer.care.trustgreen.com or Telephone: 01829 708 457 quoting TG1266

    Posted by Bromley Council at 14:55, Wednesday 17 June 2026

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