2 Willow Close Bromham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8BX

1. 1 Jun 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 27 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 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.

• Kerry House 15 The Green Bromham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8JS

  26/01438/AOC Submitted 23 Jul 2026 100 yards away

  26/00402/LBC - Condition 3 - Stone Sample.

  Decided Conditions

• Kerry House 15 The Green Bromham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8JS

  26/00402/LBC Submitted 2 Mar 2026 100 yards away

  Restoration and external repairs to front elevation, including removal of cementitious mortar, lime-repointing of stonework, repairs to ground floor window hoods and replacement of concrete sills with limestone.

  Decided Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 16 docs

• 33 Molivers Lane Bromham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8JT

  26/01596/HPN Submitted 17 Aug 2026 100 yards away

  Prior notification for single storey rear extension(s) between 4 and 8 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.

  Decided Extension
  Small domestic

• Avoca House 4 Molivers Lane Bromham Bedford MK43 8JT

  02/02717/S73 Submitted 20 Nov 2002 100 yards away

  Installation of ATM machine, four anti-ram bollards and security door - removal of condition 2 of planning permission 00/00522/FUL relating to hours of use.

  Granted Amendments

• 35 Molivers Lane Bromham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8JT

  24/01357/FUL Submitted 11 Jul 2024 100 yards away

  Erection of outbuilding in rear garden

  Granted Full applications 13 docs

• 5 The Green Bromham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8JR

  26/01348/FUL Submitted 14 Jul 2026 150 yards away

  Part single storey and part two storey rear extension. Garage conversion including the raising of the existing garage roof to provide first floor accommodation with ground and first floor internal reconfiguration.

  Decided Full applications Extension 11 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