21 Shaftesbury Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3SA

1. 28 Sep 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 16 Oct 2026

   Decision issued

3. 16 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• 11 Beresford Road Bedford Bedford MK40 3SD

  26/01268/HPN Submitted 6 Jul 2026 150 yards away

  Prior notification for single storey rear extension(s) between 3 and 6 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.

  Decided Extension
  Small domestic

• 9 Beresford Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3SD

  26/01269/HPN Submitted 6 Jul 2026 150 yards away

  78% historically approved · decision due ~31 Aug

  Prior notification for single storey rear extension(s) between 3 and 6 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.

  Awaiting decision Extension
  Small domestic

• 31 Russell Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3TD

  26/01776/TCA Submitted 17 Sep 2026 200 yards away

  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

  Decided Trees

• 31 Russell Avenue Bedford MK40 3TD

  03/02937/TCA Submitted 5 Dec 2003 200 yards away

  Felling of Sycamore tree.

  Decided Trees

• Site Of Former Cineworld Aspects Leisure Centre Newnham Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 9LW

  26/01115/COU Submitted 12 Jun 2026 200 yards away

  Change of use (with associated internal alterations) to the former cinema building at Aspects Leisure Park, Bedford, (Sui Generis Class) to create a dedicated indoor padel centre (Class E(d)).

  Decided

• 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
• 26/01776/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