2 Shakespeare Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2EA

1. 25 Aug 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 11 Sep 2026

   Decision issued

3. 11 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• 12 Shakespeare Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2EA

  26/01359/TCA Submitted 15 Jul 2026 50 yards away

  T1 Yew tree - Situated rear garden reduce lateral branches back from pond by 1.5 metres. due light into pond and reduce needle's in pond.

  Decided Trees 8 docs

• 81 Bromham Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2AH

  26/01557/TCA Submitted 12 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  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.

  Decided Trees 7 docs

• 69 - 71 Bromham Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2AQ

  26/00666/TCA Submitted 9 Apr 2026 100 yards away

  T1 Lime tree, remove epicormic stem shoots up to 4 metres above ground and remove all dead wood from crown, (50mm diameter). T3 Lime tree, remove epicormic stem shoots up to 4.5 metres above ground.

  Decided Trees 13 docs

• 1 Shakespeare Road Bedford MK40 2DZ

  02/02352/TCA Submitted 26 Sep 2002 100 yards away

  Remove deadwood and thin the crown by 30%

  Decided Trees

• 7 Shakespeare Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2DZ

  26/00870/TCA Submitted 7 May 2026 100 yards away

  T1 - Lawson Cypress - Fell

  Decided Trees 7 docs

• 132 Bromham Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2QN

  26/01806/TCA Submitted 21 Sep 2026 100 yards away

  T1. Purple Plum on the boundary: Prune back overhang to approximately 1m from fence line. T2. False Acacia: Pollard at approximately 7 to 8m from ground level due to significant dieback in the upper crown. T3. Eucalyptus near house: Remove one low limb overhanging the patio area. T4. Olive: reduce height by approximately 1m and prune to 'pear' shape. T5. Holly & T6 Yew Reduce height and lateral spread by half a metre. T7. Dead Eucalyptus: Pollard at approximately 5m from ground level.

  Decided Trees
  Small domestic

• 26/01839/LDP Decided

  125 Village Road Bromham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8HU

  Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (New single storey, pitched roofed, side extension)

  Received 24 Sep, published by the council 30 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00531/LDE Decided

  Unit 4 And 5 Sadler Court Thurleigh Road Bolnhurst Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2ET

  Certificate of Lawfulness confirming the use of the building as a single planning unit for the assembly, repair, servicing and preparation of mobile freezer units together with associated storage of materials and equipment.

  Received 18 Mar, published by the council 30 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01728/LDP Decided

  21 Oldfield Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4HD

  Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Single storey detached outbuilding at rear for use as Gym/Office)

  Received 10 Sep, published by the council 22 Oct 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01078/LDE Decided

  112 Spring Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8NB

  Certificate to confirm the single storey rear infill extension already commenced did not require planning permission.

  Received 8 Jun, published by the council 8 Aug 2026 Lawful development
• 26/01445/LDE Decided

  Unit 3 Three Oaks Park Lane Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1NA

  Certificate to confirm existing use of building as a dwelling (C3) with associated garden and garage for more than 10 years.

  Received 24 Jul, published by the council 14 Aug 2026 Lawful development