1 Cheltenham Close Bedford Bedfordshire MK41 8RL Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
TG1 Ash x3 - Remove (fell) to near ground level and treat stump to inhibit regrowth. T1 Oak- Reduce height to ~18m and spread to 14.0m balancing the crown. Prune as required to maintain broadly at reduced dimensions. T2 Oak - Reduce height to ~16m and spread to ~14.0m balancing the crown. Prune as required to maintain broadly at reduced dimensions. T3 Oak - Reduce height to ~15m and spread to ~14.0m balancing the crown. Prune as required to maintain broadly at reduced dimensions. Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision around 12 Sept 2026; it is now day 213. The consultation period closed on 17 Mar 2026.
Site constraints 1
Checked on 11 September 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.
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Important details
Decision outlook
Day 213, past the statutory target. 91% of tree and landscaping works in Bedford are decided within thirteen weeks; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 10 Sept 2026.
Plota live figures for tree and landscaping works decided by Bedford in the last twelve months, from validation. Bedford decision record →
Public comments
No public comments yet.
Last counted 10 Sept 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Alt. reference
- PP-14698198
- Comments by
- 17 Mar 2026
- Site or press notice
- 17 Feb 2026
- Env. assessment
- No
Historical activity at this location
15 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Previous applications at this address
Nearby activity
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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