Burdelys Manor Bury End Stagsden Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8TT

Awaiting decision 26/00262/TPO
Council
Date received
11 Feb 2026
Date validated
16 Mar 2026
Postcode
MK43 8TT

Description

Yew (T9) - Crown reduction by approximately 3 metres in height and lateral spread to suitable growth points. Crack Willow (T30 & T31) - Re-pollarding back to previous pollard points, approximately 2 metres above ground level.

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