24 Becher Close Renhold Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0LP

1. 18 Mar 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 20 Mar 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 15 May 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Bedford took a median of 55 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Bedford for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

Tree applications cover work to protected trees: those under a tree preservation order need consent for pruning or felling, and trees in a conservation area need six weeks written notice before work starts. The council assesses the amenity value of the tree and can refuse consent, approve it with conditions, or in conservation areas make a preservation order in response.

More on trees applications in our guide

• 2 Becher Close Renhold Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0LP

  26/00351/COU Submitted 23 Feb 2026 0m away

  Change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to residential institution (Use Class C2).

  Granted Full applications 25 docs
  Domestic

• 24 Becher Close Renhold Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0LP

  26/00527/TPO Submitted 18 Mar 2026 0m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~15 May

  G1 - Tree group in rear of garden. 4 Ash, 2 field maple, 2 oak - All to be crown raised to 5m clear of ground level

  Awaiting decision Trees 8 docs

• 62 Green End Renhold Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0LJ

  22/01944/FUL Submitted 26 Aug 2022 241m away

  Alterations to dormer, new porch extension and erection of detached double garage to rear.

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 23 docs
  Small domestic

• The Cottage 59 Top End Renhold Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0LS

  25/02540/TPO Submitted 22 Dec 2025 390m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~16 Feb

  T2 Weeping Willow - Reduce crown height by 2,5m and lateral spread by 1.5m to contain size and restructure crown following historic heavy pruning.

  Awaiting decision Trees 7 docs

• The Thatched Cottage 58 Top End Renhold Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0LS

  21/00589/LBC Submitted 1 Mar 2021 390m away

  Single storey side extension following demolition of existing conservatory and re-painting existing exposed woodwork

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Demolition 13 docs
  Small domestic

• The Thatched Cottage 58 Top End Renhold Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0LS

  21/00588/FUL Submitted 1 Mar 2021 390m away

  Single storey side extension following demolition of existing conservatory and re-painting existing exposed woodwork

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 15 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/01664/TPO Awaiting decision

  Walnutwell 2 Church Road Willington Bedford MK44 3QD

  T01 Common Walnut Tree, raise the canopy by up to 2m

  27 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/01647/TPO Awaiting decision

  18 Partridge Lane Bromham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8PQ

  Oak Tree - Reduce overall spread by 1-1.5 metres to previous reduction points. Remove damaged and poorly formed branches and thin crown by 20%.

  26 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/01179/TCA Decided

  Bedford School De Parys Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2TU

  Undertake work as specified in the attached tree survey with the exception of trees numbered 195, 196, 197 and 198

  22 Jun 2026 Trees
• 26/01359/TCA Decided

  12 Shakespeare Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2EA

  T1 Yew tree - Situated rear garden reduce lateral branches back from pond by 1.5 metres. due light into pond and reduce needle's in pond.

  15 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/01558/TPO Awaiting decision

  253 Kimbolton Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 8AF

  G1 - 3 x Silver Birch -Fell

  12 Aug 2026 Trees