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. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 10 July 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

• 40 Fearnley Crescent Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8NL

  26/00735/COU Submitted 17 Apr 2026 0m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~12 Jun

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

  Awaiting decision Full applications 15 docs
  Domestic

• 10 Ash Walk Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7NL

  26/01370/HPN Submitted 15 Jul 2026 133m away

  76% 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 141m away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~5 Oct

  Single storey rear infill extension.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• 170 Spring Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8ND

  26/00520/TPO Submitted 17 Mar 2026 148m 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 148m 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

• 165 Spring Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8NR

  21/00644/TPO Submitted 8 Mar 2021 279m away

  T1. Robinia - Crown reduce 25 %, as tree has an unbalanced crown extending over adjacent public footpath.

  Granted Trees 9 docs

• 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