Planning application
Flat A 44 St Leonards Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 0RB
Works: Trees
Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.
Proposal
X3 Lime Trees - Re pollard back to their previous pollarding points, approximate reduction of 3/4 metres.
As published by the council, reference 26/01253/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01253/TPO
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Decided - Permitted
- Received
- 2 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 2 Jul 2026
- Decided
- 6 Aug 2026
- Ward
- Cauldwell
- Parish
- Bedford Town
- Postcode
- MK42 0RB
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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2 Jul 2026
Received by Bedford
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23 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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6 Aug 2026
Decision issued
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8 Aug 2026
Status changed to Decided - Permitted
Previously Awaiting decision.
After the decision
Bedford has decided this application; the outcome above is the register's own wording and the decision notice on the council portal carries the detail. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.
About tree works applications
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.
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