1 Church View Clapham Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 6ES

1. 15 Oct 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 16 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 10 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 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.

• 3 Church View Clapham Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 6ES

  26/01000/TPO Submitted 27 May 2026 50 yards away

  78% historically approved · decision due ~22 Jul

  T1 Oak - Reduce crown height by 3.5m and lateral spread by 2m (near to previous reduction points). T2 Yew - Lift crown to 2.5m above ground level. T3 Oak - Reduce two limbs overhanging the road by 3.5m. T4 Yew - Lift crown to 2.5m above ground level. T5 Dead Oak stump - Reduce height by 50%.

  Awaiting decision Trees 6 docs

• Bordeglise Green Lane Clapham Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 6ER

  26/01003/FUL Submitted 27 May 2026 150 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~22 Jul

  Two storey side / front extension to detached bungalow, with addition of a single storey porch. Removal of existing chimneys and making good of roof / walls.

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 6 docs
  Small domestic

• Lynton House Green Lane Clapham Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 6ER

  26/01847/FUL Submitted 25 Sep 2026 150 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~20 Nov

  Garage door replacement

  Awaiting decision Full applications

• O/S 1 Ursula Taylor Walk Clapham Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 6EE

  26/01615/TELLN Submitted 20 Aug 2026 300 yards away

  11m Medium pole - The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) - Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Appatus. (This is a notification only to the Local Authority who have no determining powers)

  Decided

• 20 High Street Clapham Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 6EG

  26/01555/TELLN Submitted 12 Aug 2026 300 yards away

  1 x 9m medium pole. (In accordance with Regulation 5 of the Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and Restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) and Class A Part 16 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as amended)) (This is a notification only to the Local Authority who has no determining powers)

  Decided

• 44 - 46 High Street Clapham Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 6EG

  26/00563/FUL Submitted 22 Mar 2026 300 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~20 May

  Mixed use redevelopment comprising size reduction and sub division of existing restaurant (Class E) with change of use and roof top extension to create 7 flats with associated external works and parking.

  At appeal Full applications New dwelling Extension 16 docs
  Several homes

• 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