4 Manor Cottages Manor Drive Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7AB

1. 16 Apr 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 26 May 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 21 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 54 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Bedford for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Bedford decided tree works applications in a median of 37 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• 17 King William Close Kempston Bedford MK42 7BA

  02/02800/FUL Submitted 15 Nov 2002 100 yards away

  Single storey rear extensions.

  Granted Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• 12 Manor Close Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 7AA

  24/01942/LDP Submitted 8 Oct 2024 150 yards away

  Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Dwellinghouse to be occupied as a home for up to two children or young people with two full-time resident carers living together as a single household).

  Refused Lawful development 8 docs
  Domestic

• 11 Judith Gardens Kempston Bedford MK42 7EQ

  04/01011/TPO Submitted 13 Apr 2004 150 yards away

  Thin crown of one Lime tree.

  Granted Trees 1 doc

• The Newells Manor Drive Kempston Bedfordshire MK42 8EJ

  23/00717/AOC Submitted 31 Mar 2023 250 yards away

  22/01621/M73 - Condition 23 - Vehicle Turning Area (Discharge of Condition)

  Granted Conditions

• The Newells Manor Drive Kempston Bedfordshire MK42 8EJ

  21/00075/AOC Submitted 11 Jan 2021 250 yards away

  19/00216/MAF - Condition 10 - Waste Storage/Collection Points (Discharge of condition)

  Granted Conditions 16 docs

• The Newells Manor Drive Kempston Bedfordshire MK42 8EJ

  22/01621/M73 Submitted 13 Jul 2022 250 yards away

  Proposed development of specialist C2 use class accommodation for the elderly consisting of apartments with care, communal facilities, parking and associated private amenity space (revised scheme) including variation of approved plans condition 2 attached to 20/00021/MAF (allowed under appeal red APP/K0235/W/20/3259135) to allow for reconfiguration of internal layouts and associated changes to fenestration.

  Granted Amendments New dwelling Windows or glazing 34 docs
  Major scheme

• 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