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4 Flying Fortress Way Thurleigh Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2FY

Awaiting decision Bedford 26/01074/TPO Trees

Works: Trees

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

Tree 1 Mature Oak - Reshape the upper canopy by 1.5-2m and the limb on the left (south side) by 1.5-2m to bring it back into shape. we will also remove all deadwood and ivy from the tree to tidy the tree up and allow more light through the canopy into the garden. Tree 2 Mature Oak - Reduce side limb over parking area ( east side) by approx 3-4m to bring it away from the house and from over the top of the parking/turning area.

As published by the council, reference 26/01074/TPO

Application record

Reference
26/01074/TPO
Category
Trees
Status
Awaiting decision
Received
8 Jun 2026
Validated
8 Jun 2026
Ward
Riseley
Parish
Thurleigh
Postcode
MK44 2FY

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 8 Jun 2026

    Received by Bedford

  2. 8 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 3 August 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.

Who's behind it

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Agent on file, a tree-works contractor registered in Bedford

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Applicant on file, a developer registered in Berkhamsted

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What happens while it is decided

The process from here

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.

About trees applications

How this application type works

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.

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