Planning application
81 Bromham Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2AH
Works: Trees
Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.
Proposal
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.
As published by the council, reference 26/01557/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01557/TCA
- Type
- Tree Conservation Area Determined
- Status
- Decided - Permitted
- Decision
- No Tree Preservation Order Served
- Received
- 12 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 12 Aug 2026
- Decided
- 1 Sep 2026
- Ward
- Harpur
- Parish
- Bedford Town
- Decision by
- Officers (Delegated)
- Postcode
- MK40 2AH
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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12 Aug 2026
Received by Bedford
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1 Sep 2026
Decision issued: No Tree Preservation Order Served
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9 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Documents
Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report
7 documents on file for this application
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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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