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2A Darlow Drive Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4AX

Granted Bedford 26/00633/TPO Tree Preservation Order

Works: Trees

Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Horse chestnut front garden - Crown reduction by 2/2.5 metres laterally and approximately 3 metres in height. ( Finish height approximately 9 to 10 meters ) All pruning cuts to be made back to suitable growth points to maintain the tree's natural shape and form while achieving the required reduction.

As published by the council, reference 26/00633/TPO

Application record

Reference
26/00633/TPO
Type
Tree Preservation Order
Status
Decided - Permitted
Decision
Granted As published: Grant Consent
Received
2 Apr 2026
Validated
2 Apr 2026
Decided
13 May 2026
Ward
Biddenham
Parish
Biddenham
Decision by
Officers (Delegated)
Postcode
MK40 4AX

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 2 Apr 2026

    Received by Bedford

  2. 13 May 2026

    Decision issued: Grant Consent

  3. 19 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Who's behind it

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Bartlett Tree Experts Ltd Agent, a tree-works contractor

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Documents

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9 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Bedford granted permission on 13 May 2026, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About tree works applications

Applications for works to trees cover protected trees: consent under a tree preservation order, or six weeks notice for trees in a conservation area. More in our guide to planning application types.

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