31 Russell Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3TD

1. 17 Sep 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 16 Oct 2026

   Decision issued

3. 16 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• 31 Russell Avenue Bedford MK40 3TD

  03/02937/TCA Submitted 5 Dec 2003 50 yards away

  Felling of Sycamore tree.

  Decided Trees

• 3 Denmark Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3TG

  26/01966/FUL Submitted 12 Oct 2026 150 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~7 Dec

  Two storey rear extension

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension

• 3 George Street Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3RY

  26/00644/FUL Submitted 7 Apr 2026 150 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~9 Jun

  Roof Alterations to create loft with full width dormer, Juliet balcony to rear and velux window to the street elevation.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Loft or dormer Roofing +1 20 docs

• 21 Shaftesbury Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3SA

  26/01851/TCA Submitted 28 Sep 2026 200 yards away

  T1 Portuguese Laurel - Crown reduce 2 - 3 metres. T2 Acer negundo - Crown reduce 1 - 2 metres.

  Decided Trees

• 40 Greenshields Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3TT

  26/01848/FUL Submitted 25 Sep 2026 200 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~20 Nov

  Erection of a single-storey rear extension

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension
  Small domestic

• 21 Greenshields Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3TS

  26/01495/LDP Submitted 3 Aug 2026 200 yards away

  Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (siting a mobile home for use ancillary to the main dwelling)

  Decided Lawful development
  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
• 26/01779/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
• 26/01518/TCA Decided

  The Red Lion High Street Elstow Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 9XP

  Crown reduce mixed species trees by 2 metres in height. These works will be undertaken from ground level using a pole saw.

  Received 5 Aug, published by the council 16 Oct 2026 Trees