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Tree is too big and causing too many issues

Reported via mobile in the Tree Requires Pruning category anonymously at 22:22, Wednesday 5 August 2026

Sent to Bromley Council less than a minute later. FixMyStreet ref: 9905133.

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(1) blocking light (2) roots are lifting pavement (3) roots are lifting private drive (4) constant leaf shed requiring daily sweeping and blocking gutters / road drainage (5) sticky sap falling in parked cars on drive and road (6) lower branches require personal pruning by us to ensure the public footpath / right to way is clear Please can this tree be thoroughly cut back .

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 22:23, Wednesday 5 August 2026

  • Thank you for your report, This tree will have the lower branches lifted. If you would like to make a claim for damage to your property please make a separate report and also a report to Bromley's Highways section for your concerns over the pavement. Please note the bellow.

    Council will not prune or remove trees in relation to the following: • Branches overhanging property boundaries or buildings. • Lack of light • Where a tree is thought be too tall or large or old • Interference with solar panels or satellite, TV, or other media reception Problems associated with pollen • Excreta caused by insects or birds • Obstruction of the view from house windows, gardens, balconies etc • Branches and/or limbs in physical contact with telephone wires • Leaf fall • Fruit fall • Shedding of small twigs. Nor will we remove leaf and branch debris at the base of a tree which serves to protect roots and protects the tree from lawn mowers, strimmers and dogs

    Posted by Bromley Council at 09:47, Friday 14 August 2026

  • Our contractor has been notified to take the appropriate action.

    Posted by Bromley Council at 09:49, Friday 14 August 2026

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