233 West End Elstow Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9XS

1. 26 May 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 9 Jun 2026

   Decision issued: No Tree Preservation Order Served

3. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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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.

• 91 Hillesden Avenue Elstow Bedford MK42 9YX

  02/02799/FUL Submitted 15 Nov 2002 250 yards away

  Side extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension

• The Red Lion High Street Elstow Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9XP

  26/01518/TCA Submitted 5 Aug 2026 250 yards away

  Crown reduce mixed species trees by 2 metres in height. These works will be undertaken from ground level using a pole saw.

  Decided Trees

• 14 Thomas James Close Elstow Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9BQ

  24/01468/LDP Submitted 29 Jul 2024 300 yards away

  Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (loft conversion with rear dormer)

  Refused Lawful development Loft or dormer 7 docs

• Ivy Cottage West End Lane Elstow Bedford MK42 9XR

  02/02763/AOC Submitted 14 Nov 2002 300 yards away

  Erection of detached dwelling and garage - discharge of condition 7 of planning permission 02/00049/FUL - materials.

  Granted Conditions New dwelling 1 doc
  Domestic

• 4 Wadsworth Court Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9QF

  23/01866/COU Submitted 22 Aug 2023 450 yards away

  Change of use from Class C3 (Dwellinghouse) to Class C2 (Residential institution).

  Granted Full applications 10 docs
  Domestic

• 18 Wadsworth Court Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9QF

  21/03140/S73A Submitted 2 Dec 2021 450 yards away

  Erection of fence to front and side boundary (Development already carried out)

  Granted Amendments 17 docs
  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