Goldington Hall Goldington Green Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0FB

1. 16 Sep 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 28 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 2 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 23 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 53 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 37 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.

• 351 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9NX

  26/00752/FUL Submitted 21 Apr 2026 250 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~16 Jun

  Erection of detached garden room for home gym.

  Awaiting decision Full applications 8 docs

• Bury Court Church Lane Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 0HN

  26/00144/CWS Submitted 27 Jan 2026 250 yards away

  20/01906/FUL - S106 Compliance Check

  Decided Conditions 3 docs

• 41 Portland Close Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9NF

  21/00791/FUL Submitted 17 Mar 2021 300 yards away

  Single storey side and rear extensions following the demolition of existing conservatory.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 12 docs
  Small domestic

• 337 Goldington Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9PA

  26/00395/FUL Submitted 27 Feb 2026 300 yards away

  Single storey front extension and first floor dormer extension

  Decided Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 12 docs
  Small domestic

• Land Rear Of 21 Abbey Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9LG

  26/01265/FUL Submitted 3 Jul 2026 300 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~12 Nov

  Erection of single storey dwelling to rear with associated bins, cycle and vehicle parking

  Awaiting decision Full applications
  Small domestic

• 405 Goldington Road Bedford MK41 0DS

  02/02104/FUL Submitted 2 Sep 2002 300 yards away

  Single storey rear extension to provide new P.M.E room, laboratory, isolation kennels, ward and storage.

  Granted Full applications Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/01472/TPO Granted

  127A Village Road Bromham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8HU

  T1 Chestnut Leafed Oak - Remove the large lowest limb and a second low limb to the west. Remove low secondary branches from the stem to the North to raise canopy. Reduce crown height and spread by 1.5m. There is a large wound to the North side of the main stem following previous branch failure. T2 Yew - Crown lift to 4 to 4.5 metres from ground level

  Received 29 Jul, published by the council 8 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/01806/TCA Decided

  132 Bromham Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2QN

  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.

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 16 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/01776/TCA Decided

  31 Russell Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3TD

  T1 - Magnolia - Reduce by approx 1.5m to leave a balanced and naturally shaped crown. T2 - Lilac - coppice to approx 1.5m from the ground

  Received 17 Sep, published by the council 16 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/01779/TCA Decided

  Park Cottage High Street Pavenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7PE

  T1 Cornus to reduce the crown by up to 2mtrs and clear structures by 2mtrs. G1 3 x Silver Birch's to be removed as 1 is dead a nd 2 are heavily in decline. G2 2 x Silver Birches to be removed as they are heavily in decline. T2 Pine to be removed as the tree is heavily suppressed. T3 Cherry to reduce the entire crown by 2mtrs all over as the tree is large for the environment.

  Received 17 Sep, published by the council 16 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/01769/TCA Decided

  3 Newnham Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3NX

  T1 - Cherry - Crown reduce by approximately 1m, maintaining a balanced and natural crown shape. T2 - Silver Birch (Betula pendula) - Crown reduce by approximately 2-3m, maintaining a balanced and natural crown shape. T3 - Magnolia (Magnolia species) - Crown reduce by approximately 1.5m, maintaining a balanced and natural crown shape.

  Received 16 Sep, published by the council 16 Oct 2026 Trees