3 Church View Clapham Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 6ES

1. 27 May 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 22 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 53 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 36 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.

• 1 Church View Clapham Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 6ES

  26/01985/TPO Submitted 15 Oct 2026 50 yards away

  77% historically approved · decision due ~10 Dec

  Tallest Oak sapling - Remove. Hawthorn - Reduce to near the ivy. Prune low growth on remaining trees to clear the road. Hornbeam - Crown lift to 5 meters from garden ground level. Selectively remove some large side stems but retain lowest hedge like growth. Oak - Reduce by 2 meters and prune to shape. Lime - Reduce height by up to 3 meters.

  Awaiting decision Trees

• Bordeglise Green Lane Clapham Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 6ER

  26/01003/FUL Submitted 27 May 2026 150 yards away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~22 Jul

  Two storey side / front extension to detached bungalow, with addition of a single storey porch. Removal of existing chimneys and making good of roof / walls.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• Lynton House Green Lane Clapham Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 6ER

  26/01847/FUL Submitted 25 Sep 2026 150 yards away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~20 Nov

  Garage door replacement

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• O/S 1 Ursula Taylor Walk Clapham Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 6EE

  26/01615/TELLN Submitted 20 Aug 2026 300 yards away

  11m Medium pole - The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) - Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Appatus. (This is a notification only to the Local Authority who have no determining powers)

  Decided

• 20 High Street Clapham Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 6EG

  26/01555/TELLN Submitted 12 Aug 2026 300 yards away

  1 x 9m medium pole. (In accordance with Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) and Class A Part 16 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended)) (This is a notification only to the Local Authority who has no determining powers)

  Decided

• 44 - 46 High Street Clapham Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 6EG

  26/00563/FUL Submitted 22 Mar 2026 300 yards away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~20 May

  Mixed use redevelopment comprising size reduction and sub division of existing restaurant (Class E) with change of use and roof top extension to create 7 flats with associated external works and parking.

  At appeal Full applications New dwelling Extension 16 docs
  Several homes

• 26/02018/TPO Awaiting decision

  17 Biddenham Turn Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4AZ

  T10 Oak, T15 Silver Birch, T18 Silver Birch - Lift crowns to achieve a minimum height clearance of 2.5 m over the footpath and 5.5 m over the road. Prune away from any street furniture to provide 1 meter clearance.

  Received 20 Oct, published by the council 23 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/02024/TPO Awaiting decision

  4 Hornbeam Close Podington Wellingborough NN29 7HZ

  Sycamore - Trim away from the house and removal of one main stem.

  Received 19 Oct, published by the council 23 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/01823/TCA Decided

  Christmas Cottage 1 Kennell Hill Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1PS

  T1 and T2 -2 x Silver Birch Crown reduce both trees by 2-3m in height and radial spread, pruning to suitable growth points to create balanced and proportionate crowns.

  Received 23 Sep, published by the council 23 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/01773/TCA Decided

  Jugland 11 Hornbeam Close Podington Wellingborough NN29 7HZ

  1. Walnut Tree, Re-pollard. 2, Walnut Tree, 25% reduction in height and remove limbs near neighbouring garage.

  Received 16 Sep, published by the council 23 Oct 2026 Trees
• 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