58 Hamble Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7XW

1. 18 Sep 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 19 Oct 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 14 December 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 54 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.

• 66 Hamble Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7XW

  26/00426/TPO Submitted 4 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  Ash (T1) to be dismantled leaving a standing stem at approximately 4m above ground level.

  Granted Trees 10 docs

• 35 Douglas Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7YF

  26/01362/TPO Submitted 15 Jul 2026 300 yards away

  T1 (Oak) - Ground works and associated root pruning/severance of to facilitate installation of a root barrier 22m in length and 3.5m in depth.

  Decided Trees

• Mowsbury House Cleat Hill Ravensden Bedford MK41 8AN

  04/00409/FUL Submitted 18 Feb 2004 0.3 miles away

  Two storey side extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 2 docs

• Mount Sorrel 36 Cleat Hill Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 8AN

  26/00741/FUL Submitted 17 Apr 2026 0.3 miles away

  81% historically approved · decision due ~16 Jun

  Demolition of attached garage and front projection; single and two storey extension to rear; two storey extension to front of existing dwelling; demolition of existing detached garage to side of dwelling; construction of new attached garage with room-in-roof over. (Revised scheme)

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Demolition 13 docs
  Domestic

• 120 Ashmead Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 7FD

  26/00787/HPN Submitted 24 Apr 2026 0.3 miles away

  Prior notification for single storey rear extension(s) between 4 and 8 metres depth. This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permitted by Government Regulation. It will not therefore be reported to the Planning Committee but considered by officers under delegated powers. Only objections from adjoining neighbours can be considered

  Granted Prior approval Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/02018/TPO Awaiting decision

  17 Biddenham Turn Biddenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 4AZ

  T10 Oak, T15 Silver Birch, T18 Silver Birch - Lift crowns to achieve a minimum height clearance of 2.5 m over the footpath and 5.5 m over the road. Prune away from any street furniture to provide 1 meter clearance.

  Received 20 Oct, published by the council 23 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/02024/TPO Awaiting decision

  4 Hornbeam Close Podington Wellingborough NN29 7HZ

  Sycamore - Trim away from the house and removal of one main stem.

  Received 19 Oct, published by the council 23 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/01823/TCA Decided

  Christmas Cottage 1 Kennell Hill Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1PS

  T1 and T2 -2 x Silver Birch Crown reduce both trees by 2-3m in height and radial spread, pruning to suitable growth points to create balanced and proportionate crowns.

  Received 23 Sep, published by the council 23 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/01773/TCA Decided

  Jugland 11 Hornbeam Close Podington Wellingborough NN29 7HZ

  1. Walnut Tree, Re-pollard. 2, Walnut Tree, 25% reduction in height and remove limbs near neighbouring garage.

  Received 16 Sep, published by the council 23 Oct 2026 Trees
• 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