The purpose of this document is to expand and provide guidance on the application of Bedford Borough’s development plan policies and any future guidance on trees and landscaping. These include Policy 38 (Landscaping in new development), Policy 39 (Retention of Trees) and Policy 40 (Hedgerows) in the Local Plan 2030.
This will ensure that trees which are important for their role as both landscape features and for their biodiversity value are adequately addressed throughout the development process.
Bedford Borough Council adopted the Trees and Development Supplementary Planning Document on 11 June 2024.
Key documents
- Adopted version of the Trees and Development SPD (PDF)
- Adoption statement (PDF)
- Consultation statement (PDF)
- Sustainability Appraisal Screening (PDF)
Draft consultation
Consultation on the draft was subject an eight week consultation in December 2023 and January 2024.
You can view the draft trees and development SPD (PDF) that was consulted on.
Scoping consultation
In accordance with the Council’s Statement of Community Involvement, we invited comments on the scope of the draft document during November and December 2022.