Hadlow Church Lane Oakley Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7RU

1. 27 Aug 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 14 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 18 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 9 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Bedford took a median of 51 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Bedford for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Bedford decided tree works applications in a median of 36 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• The Spinney Church Lane Oakley Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7RU

  26/00703/TPO Submitted 14 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~9 Jun

  G1 Trees all within the same group. Mature oak tree - remove deadwood, to then reduce the lateral spread by 2-2.5m and the height by approx 1-1.5m to mitigate the risk of failure due to the lateral growing form of the tree and woodpecker holes sited at the top of the tree. Singular small yew - fell to give clearance of the phone wires and this is a poor specimen interfering with other trees. Give clearance to the phone wire by 0.5m where possible without impacting major limbs. Second smaller oak remove deadwood. Yew overhanging road - prune lightly to the edge of the road to prevent damage to vehicles.

  Awaiting decision Trees 7 docs

• 78 Ruffs Furze Oakley Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7RT

  26/00826/S73 Submitted 30 Apr 2026 200 yards away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~25 Jun

  Single storey front, side and rear extensions and alterations to external finishes/render, including variation of approved plans condition 2 attached to 25/01358/FUL, to allow for an overall reduction in the scheme.

  Awaiting decision Amendments Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 88A Lovell Road Oakley Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7RX

  20/01134/NMA Submitted 3 Jun 2020 300 yards away

  19/02220/FUL - Non Material Minor Amendment to allow for removal of porch canopy and alteration to dormer window above.

  Granted Amendments Extension Loft or dormer +1 8 docs
  Small domestic

• New Court Cottage The Drive Church Lane Oakley Bedford MK43 7ST

  04/01149/AOC Submitted 27 Apr 2004 400 yards away

  Erection of detached double garage - discharge of condition 2 of planning permission 03/02746/FUL - natural stone samples.

  Granted Conditions

• 94 Station Road Oakley Bedford MK43 7RE

  02/02674/FUL Submitted 22 Nov 2002 450 yards away

  Single storey extension

  Granted Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• Lincroft Academy Station Road Oakley Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7RE

  26/00971/AOC Submitted 21 May 2026 450 yards away

  24/00661/MAF - Condition 8 - Travel Plan (discharge of condition)

  Refused Conditions 7 docs

• 26/01771/TPO Awaiting decision

  11 Dynevor Close Bromham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8UE

  T1 - Weeping silver birch - reduce by 1-1.5m to suitable offshoots. T2 - Plum tree - reduce by 1.5-2m.. T3 - Cherry laurel - reduce in height to approx 2m and trim the sides to neaten

  Received 16 Sep, published by the council 18 Sep 2026 Trees
• 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

  Received 25 Jun, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Trees
• 26/01745/TPO Awaiting decision

  Stowhurst 37 Church Lane Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1HT

  T1 Yew - Remove, to allow space for adjacent trees to develop and alleviate excessive shading.

  Received 14 Sep, published by the council 18 Sep 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.

  Received 7 Sep, published by the council 9 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.

  Received 12 Aug, published by the council 9 Sep 2026 Trees