5 Fearnley Crescent Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8NL

1. 6 Apr 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 15 May 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 16 Oct 2026

   Decision issued: Grant Consent

5. 16 Oct 2026

   Status changed to Decided - Permitted

   Previously Awaiting decision.

Bedford granted permission on 16 October 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.

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.

• 40 Fearnley Crescent Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8NL

  26/00735/COU Submitted 17 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Change of Use from Dwellinghouse (Class C3) to Small House in Multiple Occupation (Class C4)

  Granted 15 docs
  Domestic

• 10 Ash Walk Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7NL

  26/01370/HPN Submitted 15 Jul 2026 150 yards away

  78% historically approved · decision due ~9 Sep

  Prior notification for single storey rear extension(s) between 3 and 6 metres depth. This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permitted by Government Regulation. It will not therefore be reported to the Planning Committee but considered by officers under delegated powers. Only objections from adjoining neighbours can be considered.

  Awaiting decision Extension
  Small domestic

• 9 Beech Walk Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7NX

  26/01553/FUL Submitted 10 Aug 2026 150 yards away

  Single storey rear infill extension.

  Decided Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• 170 Spring Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8ND

  26/00520/TPO Submitted 17 Mar 2026 150 yards away

  Reduce the crown of T1 Austrian Pine (Pinus nigra) by approximately 3-5 metres, pruning back to suitable secondary growth points. Remove the large lateral limb currently supported by a metal cable brace, together with the associated cabling hardware, due to concerns regarding long-term structural stability and safety.bSelectively reduce extended lateral limbs toward the outbuilding to provide approximately 2 metres clearance from the structure. Remove dead, damaged and hazardous branches throughout the crown, including deadwood greater than 25 mm diameter.

  Granted Trees 17 docs

• 226 Spring Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8ND

  21/00003/FUL Submitted 4 Jan 2021 150 yards away

  Demolition of existing rear conservatory and side attached garage and erection of two storey rear and side extension together with a detached single storey store building

  Refused Full applications Extension Demolition 18 docs
  Small domestic

• 12 Cherry Walk Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7PB

  26/01772/FUL Submitted 15 Sep 2026 250 yards away

  Single storey side extension

  Granted Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• 26/01472/TPO Granted

  127A Village Road Bromham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8HU

  T1 Chestnut Leafed Oak - Remove the large lowest limb and a second low limb to the west. Remove low secondary branches from the stem to the North to raise canopy. Reduce crown height and spread by 1.5m. There is a large wound to the North side of the main stem following previous branch failure. T2 Yew - Crown lift to 4 to 4.5 metres from ground level

  Received 29 Jul, published by the council 8 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/01806/TCA Decided

  132 Bromham Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2QN

  T1. Purple Plum on the boundary: Prune back overhang to approximately 1m from fence line. T2. False Acacia: Pollard at approximately 7 to 8m from ground level due to significant dieback in the upper crown. T3. Eucalyptus near house: Remove one low limb overhanging the patio area. T4. Olive: reduce height by approximately 1m and prune to 'pear' shape. T5. Holly & T6 Yew Reduce height and lateral spread by half a metre. T7. Dead Eucalyptus: Pollard at approximately 5m from ground level.

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 16 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/01776/TCA Decided

  31 Russell Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3TD

  T1 - Magnolia - Reduce by approx 1.5m to leave a balanced and naturally shaped crown. T2 - Lilac - coppice to approx 1.5m from the ground

  Received 17 Sep, published by the council 16 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/01779/TCA Decided

  Park Cottage High Street Pavenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7PE

  T1 Cornus to reduce the crown by up to 2mtrs and clear structures by 2mtrs. G1 3 x Silver Birch's to be removed as 1 is dead a nd 2 are heavily in decline. G2 2 x Silver Birches to be removed as they are heavily in decline. T2 Pine to be removed as the tree is heavily suppressed. T3 Cherry to reduce the entire crown by 2mtrs all over as the tree is large for the environment.

  Received 17 Sep, published by the council 16 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/01769/TCA Decided

  3 Newnham Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3NX

  T1 - Cherry - Crown reduce by approximately 1m, maintaining a balanced and natural crown shape. T2 - Silver Birch (Betula pendula) - Crown reduce by approximately 2-3m, maintaining a balanced and natural crown shape. T3 - Magnolia (Magnolia species) - Crown reduce by approximately 1.5m, maintaining a balanced and natural crown shape.

  Received 16 Sep, published by the council 16 Oct 2026 Trees