Planning application
Stowhurst 37 Church Lane Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1HT
Works: Trees
Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.
Proposal
T1 Yew - Remove, to allow space for adjacent trees to develop and alleviate excessive shading.
As published by the council, reference 26/01745/TPO
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01745/TPO
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Awaiting decision
- Received
- 14 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 14 Sep 2026
- Postcode
- MK44 1HT
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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14 Sep 2026
Received by Bedford
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18 Sep 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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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.
What happens while it is decided
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 35 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.
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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6 The Drive Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1HU
T1 - Norway Spruce - Sectional fell to ground level.
Decided Trees 6 docs -
O/S 6 Pinchmill Close Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1LP
1 x 9m light wooden pole. (In accordance with Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) and Class A Part 16 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended)) (This is a notification only to the Local Authority who has no determining powers)
Decided -
O/S 19 Home Close Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1PQ
1 x 9m light wooden pole. (In accordance with Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) and Class A Part 16 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended)) This is a notification only to the Local Authority who have no determining powers.)
Decided -
O/S Galen 5 Home Close Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1PQ
1 x 9m light wooden pole. (In accordance with Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) and Class A Part 16 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended)) This is a notification only to the Local Authority who have no determining powers.)
Decided -
O/S 25 Home Close Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1PQ
1 x 9m light wooden pole. (In accordance with Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) and Class A Part 16 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended)) This is a notification only to the Local Authority who have no determining powers.)
Decided -
The Old Calf House 67B High Street Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1PB
G1 - 2 x Silver Birch - Crown Reduction - Reducing the height and spread of the tree by up to 2 metres. Silver Birch - Nearest the house - Fell
Decided Trees 6 docs
Other tree works applications
In Bedford
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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
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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
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26/01709/TPO Awaiting decision
21 Partridge Lane Bromham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8PQ
Oak (T3) - Whole crown reduction to 12m above ground level.
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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.
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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.