4 Flying Fortress Way Thurleigh Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2FY Data via plota.co.uk

Awaiting decision 26/01074/TPO
Council
Date received
8 Jun 2026
Date validated
8 Jun 2026
Postcode
MK44 2FY

Description

Tree 1 Mature Oak - Reshape the upper canopy by 1.5-2m and the limb on the left (south side) by 1.5-2m to bring it back into shape. we will also remove all deadwood and ivy from the tree to tidy the tree up and allow more light through the canopy into the garden. Tree 2 Mature Oak - Reduce side limb over parking area ( east side) by approx 3-4m to bring it away from the house and from over the top of the parking/turning area. Data via plota.co.uk

Bedford
Planning Authority Score
2.6/10
Poor
#245 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Bedford ranks #194 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. 53% of applications have the time limit extended, above the 40% national average. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (88%) than the national average (90%).

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Bedford decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
81%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #245 of 292
88%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #217 of 292
57%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #194 of 292
53%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #240 of 292
56%
Minor dwellings approved
112 decided (1-9 homes)
82%
Major dwellings approved
22 decided (10+ homes)
71%
Change of use approved
52 decided
1,031
Total decisions
192 refused in 2025