Planning application
132 Bromham Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2QN
Works: Trees Small domestic
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Decided. The decision notice on the council portal carries the outcome in full, including any conditions.
Proposal
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.
As published by the council, reference 26/01806/TCA
Application record
- Reference
- 26/01806/TCA
- Category
- Trees
- Status
- Decided - Permitted
- Received
- 21 Sep 2026
- Validated
- 21 Sep 2026
- Decided
- 16 Oct 2026
- Ward
- Greyfriars
- Parish
- Bedford Town
- Postcode
- MK40 2QN
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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21 Sep 2026
Received by Bedford
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16 Oct 2026
Decision issued
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16 Oct 2026
Added to PlanIndex
Who's behind it
Company information only, from the register and Companies House
Apex Tree Specialists LLP Agent, a tree-works contractor registered in Bedford
Active · incorporated 2015 · Bedford
43 applications on PlanIndex · across 4 councils · 100% granted
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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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