170 Spring Road Kempston Bedford Bedfordshire MK42 8ND Data via plota.co.uk

26/00520/TPO - Tree Preservation Order Approved

Proposal

Reduce the crown of T1 Austrian Pine (Pinus nigra) by approximately 3-5 metres, pruning back to suitable secondary growth points. Remove the large lateral limb currently supported by a metal cable brace, together with the associated cabling hardware, due to concerns regarding long-term structural stability and safety.bSelectively reduce extended lateral limbs toward the outbuilding to provide approximately 2 metres clearance from the structure. Remove dead, damaged and hazardous branches throughout the crown, including deadwood greater than 25 mm diameter. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
17 Mar 2026
Validated
20 Mar 2026
Consultation
2 Apr 2026
Approved
11 May 2026

Approved on 11 May 2026 · Officers (Delegated) · Last checked 13 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
Bedford
Application type
Tree Preservation Order
Postcode
MK42 8ND
Received
17 Mar 2026
Validated
20 Mar 2026
Ward
Kempston Central & East
Parish
Kempston
Case officer
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Target decision
8 May 2026
Decision
Grant Consent
Decision date
11 May 2026
Decision level
Officers (Delegated)
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

Alt. reference
PP-14786289
Site notice
2 Apr 2026
Env. assessment
No
Bedford
Planning Authority Score
2.4/10
Poor
#253 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
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%).

Slower than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
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