Old Vicarage Church Road Keysoe Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2HW

1. 25 Jun 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 26 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. 16 Sep 2026

   Decision issued

5. 16 Sep 2026

   Status changed to Decided - Permitted

   Previously Awaiting decision.

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• The New Vicarage Church Road Keysoe Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2HW

  22/02690/TPO Submitted 12 Dec 2022 2m away

  1. Dead Elm - dismantle and fell to ground level 2. Sycamore - dismantle and fell to ground level 3. Sycamore - dismantle and fell to ground level 4. Sycamore - dismantle and fell to ground level 5. Dead Elm - dismantle and fell to ground level 6. Ivy smothered Sycamore - dismantle and fell to ground level 7. Sycamore - remove ivy 8. Sycamore - reduce and reshape west side only by 2-3m 9. Row of Elm - raise canopy to 5.2m to comply with traffic regulations and reduce length of overhanging limbs by 2-3m 1 & 2 are dead elm trees and will be removed for safety reasons as they are disintegrating bit by bit 2,3,4 are stunted sycamore trees which have grown out of shape, as they have grown under 5, and will never regain a safe structure 6 will be removed as its grown between 5 & 7 and once the ivy has been removed there won't be anything worth saving left. 8 will be done to balance the canopy forming a better structure for the future 9 will be done to comply with the traffic regulations

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• Old Mill House Mill Lane Keysoe Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2HN

  26/00559/LDP Submitted 20 Mar 2026 356m away

  Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Proposed garage store)

  Refused Lawful development 8 docs

• Land Adjacent To National School Cottage Mill Hill Keysoe Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2HP

  26/00868/AOC Submitted 7 May 2026 447m away

  25/00082/FUL - Condition 3 - External Materials (discharge of condition)

  Granted Conditions 8 docs

• 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
• 26/01516/TCA Decided

  16 Main Road Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4BB

  4 x Silver Birch trees - Crown Reduce by 3m and thin branches overhanging the road.

  4 Aug 2026 Trees