Tall Trees Westfield Road Oakley Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7SU Data via plota.co.uk
26/00665/TPO - Tree Preservation Order
Approved
Proposal
T1 Horse chestnut, left hand side - crown reduce this tree by 2/2.5 metres all around.due to closeness to house. T2 Horse chestnut, crown reduce by 2/2.5 metres all around. T3, Oak - Dead wood and shorten lateral limbs back from garage by 1.5 metres and crown lift over drive to height of 4 metres approx T4 Yew - prune lateral growth back from garage roof for 1 metre clearance. Data via plota.co.uk
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Received
9 Apr 2026
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Consultation
8 May 2026
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Approved
3 Jun 2026
Approved on 3 Jun 2026 · Officers (Delegated) · Last checked 13 Jul 2026
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Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-14843730
- Site notice
- 8 May 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
29 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2024
Approved
1, Yew tree, raise lower canopy over farm track to 5.2m. 2, Yew tree, raise lower canopy…
2020
Approved
Single storey rear extensions, first floor extensions and alterations to remodel existing…
2018
Approved
Single storey rear extension and pitched roof to existing garage to form gymnasium.
2018
Approved
Two storey front and rear extensions with rear balcony and part raise roof height to prov…
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2024
Approved
Tamarind Westfield Road Oakley Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7SX
T2 Common Horsechestnut, Aesculus hippocastanum front of house - Reduce overall crown by…
2024
Approved
Oakview Westfield Road Oakley Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7SU
Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Ere…
2024
Archway Westfield Road Oakley Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7SX
Oak (T1) - remove 4 low branches over the garage and prune the remaining crown by up to r…
2024
Approved
Oakview Westfield Road Oakley Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7SU
Certificate to confirm that the details submitted do not require planning permission (Sin…
2024
Rivendell Westfield Road Oakley Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7SU
Removal of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension.
2023
Approved
Fox Covert Westfield Road Oakley Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7SU
Ash (T1) - reduce by approximately 25%. Sycamore (T2) evidence of trunk decay - reduce by…
2023
Approved
Milford House Westfield Road Oakley Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7SU
Single storey annexe for ground floor accessible bedroom and ancillary accommodation
2023
Approved
Westfield Lodge Westfield Road Oakley Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7SU
A. dead pine, remove. B. dead pine, remove. C. dying Sycamore, over power cables, remove…
2020
Approved
Chestnuts Westfield Road Oakley Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7SU
Remove dead Sycamore
2022
Approved
Milford House Westfield Road Oakley Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7SU
G1 group of sycamores laterally prune by up to 30% by removing a maximum of 4meters to re…
2021
Approved
Kingwood Westfield Road Oakley Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7SX
Oak tree over road, remove lowest limb completely and reduce width of upper canopy by 2-3…
2021
Approved
Oakland House Westfield Road Oakley Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7SU
Horse Chestnut - Reduce whole tree by 2-3m from top and sides.
2021
Approved
Kingwood Westfield Road Oakley Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7SX
T1 and T2 Oaks - Remove.
2021
Approved
Rievaulx Westfield Road Oakley Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7SU
T1 Mature Horse Chestnut - Reduce whole canopy by 20-30% (2-3m) and raise lower canopy to…
2021
Approved
Yew Tree House Westfield Road Oakley Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7SU
Single storey side extension to form garden room.
2021
Approved
Yew Tree House Westfield Road Oakley Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7SU
Single storey side extension to form garden room.
2020
Approved
Glenmore Westfield Road Oakley Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7SU
T1 Apple - Remove (fell) to near ground level and treat stump to inhibit regrowth, T2 Ace…
2020
Approved
Kingwood Westfield Road Oakley Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7SX
TG1 Ash x1 & Maple x 1 - Remove (fell) to near ground level
2019
Approved
Yew Tree House Westfield Road Oakley Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7SU
Alterations to existing link between house and outbuilding, garage conversion and alterat…
2019
Approved
Yew Tree House Westfield Road Oakley Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7SU
Alterations to existing link between house and outbuilding, garage conversion and alterat…
2017
Approved
Glenmore Westfield Road Oakley Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7SU
Oak - Remove deadwood and reduce live limbs by 40-50%
2017
Approved
Chestnuts Westfield Road Oakley Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7SU
Certificate to confirm that details submitted do not require planning permission - (Singl…
2016
Approved
Mullion Westfield Road Oakley Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7SU
T1 Beech - Reduce back to boundary. T2 Oak - Remove 3 lowest limbs (dead). T3 Elm -Prune…
2016
Approved
The Drey Westfield Road Oakley Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7SU
T1 Ash: Reduce crown by 25%. Decaying cavity at approx. 5m from ground level and crown we…
2016
Approved
Oakland House Westfield Road Oakley Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7SU
Horse Chestnut - Fell
Bedford
Planning Authority Score
2.4/10
Poor
#253 of 296 councils
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Householder decisions
Bedford is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #201 out of 296. 52% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 41% national average. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (86%) than the national average (90%).
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for householder decisions
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Bedford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
80%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #259 of 296
86%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #239 of 296
56%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #201 of 296
52%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #233 of 296
52%
Minor dwellings approved
109 decided (1-9 homes)
69%
Major dwellings approved
26 decided (10+ homes)
67%
Change of use approved
57 decided
993
Total decisions
203 refused in the year to March 2026
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