53 Church End Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4AS

1. 24 Jun 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 6 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 1 Sep 2026

   Decision issued

5. 10 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Decided - Permitted

   Previously Awaiting decision.

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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.

• Pemberley 59 Church End Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4AS

  26/00662/TCA Submitted 8 Apr 2026 5m away

  G1 and G2 Holly (Ilex aquifolium) And Prunus (Prunus spp.) Reduce both by approximately 1 metre in height and radial spread. Prune to suitable growth points to shape and balance, maintaining a natural form. Lightly thin and tidy throughout to improve structure and overall appearance, leaving a clean and well-presented entrance feature.

  Decided Trees 7 docs

• 55 Church End Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4AS

  23/00055/TCA Submitted 10 Jan 2023 5m away

  T1 - Amelanchier - Fell T2 - Cherry - Fell T3 - Holly - Fell T4 - Stag Horn - Fell

  Decided Trees 7 docs

• 24 Church End Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4AR

  20/01384/TPO Submitted 26 Jun 2020 198m away

  T1 Holly Tree - Reduce height by 3 metres and back to previous points

  Granted Trees 7 docs

• 6 The Old Barns Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4BL

  26/00978/TCA Submitted 22 May 2026 330m away

  1 Norway Spruce: Fell. 2. Variegated Norway Maple: Remove reverted growth

  Decided Trees 6 docs

• Land At Manor Hospital Church End Biddenham MK40 4AW

  21/00825/TCA Submitted 19 Mar 2021 434m away

  GC003384 Group of Various Species - Prune to Clear Building by 2m,and lift to 2.5m over carpark. GC003667 Laburnum - Fell to Ground Level (Section Fell). GC003670 Ash - Prune to Clear Phone Lines. GC003673 Silver Birch - Dead Fell to Ground Level (Section Fell) GC003677 Silver Birch - Dead Fell to Ground Level (Section Fell). GC003679 Dead Tree - Fell to Ground Level (Section Fell)

  Decided Trees 7 docs

• 9B Church End Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4AW

  26/00651/FUL Submitted 7 Apr 2026 434m away

  Conversion of existing integral garage into additional residential accommodation

  Granted Full applications 12 docs

• 26/01195/TPO Decided

  Old Vicarage Church Road Keysoe Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2HW

  Sever roots of T1 Sycamore and T2 London Plane during the installation of a root barrier

  25 Jun 2026 Trees
• 26/01709/TPO Awaiting decision

  21 Partridge Lane Bromham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8PQ

  Oak (T3) - Whole crown reduction to 12m above ground level.

  7 Sep 2026 Trees
• 26/01557/TCA Decided

  81 Bromham Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2AH

  T1 - Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus) - Prune out all broken and damaged branches resulting from the recent limb failure. Remove any major deadwood throughout the crown and selectively target prune heavy lateral limbs where appropriate to reduce end weight and help minimise the risk of further branch failures, whilst maintaining the tree's natural form. G1 - x2 Purple Plum (Prunus cerasifera 'Pissardii') - Crown reduce each tree evenly by up to 1 metre, maintaining their natural shape while improving balance and symmetry. Pruning cuts will be made to suitable growth points to retain a healthy crown structure. T2 - Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) -Reshape the crown by removing up to 1 metre of growth where necessary, restoring a balanced, tidy form while retaining the tree's natural character and healthy structure.

  12 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/01532/TCA Decided

  Dean House High Street Upper Dean Bedford PE28 0ND

  T1 - Turkey Oak - Crown reduction of 2.5 - 3.0 metres, pruning back to suitable secondary growth points and maintaining the tree's natural shape and form of the crown. Removal of deadwood.

  7 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/01501/TCA Decided

  Livingstone Primary School Clapham Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7LG

  T1 to T23 on the site map, initially focusing on T5, T6, T7 & T8.. T5 - Silver Birch: Cut back low overhanging growth by 1mtr to provide clearance over pathway. T6 - Cedar: Cut back low overhanging branches by 1.5 - 2mtrs to provide clearance over pathway and road. T7 - Oak: Reduce crown by 4mtrs to growth points, cut back lateral growth by 2mtrs away from garages (touching), lift by 2mtrs away from power sub station (touching). T8 - Hawthorn - Cut back by 2 metres to provide clearance to overhead cables.

  4 Aug 2026 Trees