Odell Castle High Street Odell Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7BB

This site has had 3 applications since 2021.

• 26/01858/LBC Awaiting decision

  Odell Castle High Street Odell Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7BB

  Repair of stone walling and replacement of two Bath Stone pier caps to the entrance gates to Odell Castle.

  Submitted 28 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/01645/TCA Decided

  Odell Castle High Street Odell Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7BB

  T1 - Line of Sycamore trees along boundary - Re pollard to previous points. T2 - Ash - Crown reduction by 30% (4-5m) to preserve tree whilst managing risk. T3 - smaller Ash - Reduce crown by 20% (3m). T4 Purple Beech - Proportionate reduction to crown to maintain balance and minimise future interventions 20-30% (3m). T5-10 - line of Ash and Sycamore trees (self-set) along boundary with Mill Lane - previously pollarded/reduced to minimise risk to properties and increase light levels. Requested to repeat crown reductions/pollarded as required to provide ongoing safety to pedestrians and vehicles and maintain light into properties along Mill Lane.

  Decided 2 Oct 2026 Trees

1. 6 Apr 2021

   Received by Bedford

2. 10 May 2021

   Decision issued: No Tree Preservation Order Served

3. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

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• Odell Castle High Street Odell Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7BB

  26/01858/LBC Submitted 28 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  78% historically approved · decision due ~23 Nov

  Repair of stone walling and replacement of two Bath Stone pier caps to the entrance gates to Odell Castle.

  Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings

• Odell Manor High Street Odell Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7BB

  26/01668/TCA Submitted 27 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  T1 Walnut: Reduce crown overall by 20% (approx. 2m), due to decay in primary branches. 1173 Sycamore: Fell to ground level, due to dieback caused by Sooty Bark disease, and presence of stem cavity/decay.

  Decided Trees

• Odell Castle High Street Odell Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7BB

  26/01645/TCA Submitted 26 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  T1 - Line of Sycamore trees along boundary - Re pollard to previous points. T2 - Ash - Crown reduction by 30% (4-5m) to preserve tree whilst managing risk. T3 - smaller Ash - Reduce crown by 20% (3m). T4 Purple Beech - Proportionate reduction to crown to maintain balance and minimise future interventions 20-30% (3m). T5-10 - line of Ash and Sycamore trees (self-set) along boundary with Mill Lane - previously pollarded/reduced to minimise risk to properties and increase light levels. Requested to repeat crown reductions/pollarded as required to provide ongoing safety to pedestrians and vehicles and maintain light into properties along Mill Lane.

  Decided Trees

• Paddock View 10 Tannery Lane Odell Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7AJ

  26/00883/FUL Submitted 11 May 2026 200 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~6 Jul

  Erection of detached garage and boundary treatment with new vehicle entrance gate

  Awaiting decision Full applications 11 docs

• Paddock View 10 Tannery Lane Odell Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7AJ

  26/00884/FUL Submitted 11 May 2026 200 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~6 Jul

  Single storey rear/side extension and porch extension

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/01472/TPO Granted

  127A Village Road Bromham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 8HU

  T1 Chestnut Leafed Oak - Remove the large lowest limb and a second low limb to the west. Remove low secondary branches from the stem to the North to raise canopy. Reduce crown height and spread by 1.5m. There is a large wound to the North side of the main stem following previous branch failure. T2 Yew - Crown lift to 4 to 4.5 metres from ground level

  Received 29 Jul, published by the council 8 Aug 2026 Trees
• 26/01806/TCA Decided

  132 Bromham Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 2QN

  T1. Purple Plum on the boundary: Prune back overhang to approximately 1m from fence line. T2. False Acacia: Pollard at approximately 7 to 8m from ground level due to significant dieback in the upper crown. T3. Eucalyptus near house: Remove one low limb overhanging the patio area. T4. Olive: reduce height by approximately 1m and prune to 'pear' shape. T5. Holly & T6 Yew Reduce height and lateral spread by half a metre. T7. Dead Eucalyptus: Pollard at approximately 5m from ground level.

  Received 21 Sep, published by the council 16 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/01776/TCA Decided

  31 Russell Avenue Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3TD

  T1 - Magnolia - Reduce by approx 1.5m to leave a balanced and naturally shaped crown. T2 - Lilac - coppice to approx 1.5m from the ground

  Received 17 Sep, published by the council 16 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/01779/TCA Decided

  Park Cottage High Street Pavenham Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7PE

  T1 Cornus to reduce the crown by up to 2mtrs and clear structures by 2mtrs. G1 3 x Silver Birch's to be removed as 1 is dead a nd 2 are heavily in decline. G2 2 x Silver Birches to be removed as they are heavily in decline. T2 Pine to be removed as the tree is heavily suppressed. T3 Cherry to reduce the entire crown by 2mtrs all over as the tree is large for the environment.

  Received 17 Sep, published by the council 16 Oct 2026 Trees
• 26/01769/TCA Decided

  3 Newnham Road Bedford Bedfordshire MK40 3NX

  T1 - Cherry - Crown reduce by approximately 1m, maintaining a balanced and natural crown shape. T2 - Silver Birch (Betula pendula) - Crown reduce by approximately 2-3m, maintaining a balanced and natural crown shape. T3 - Magnolia (Magnolia species) - Crown reduce by approximately 1.5m, maintaining a balanced and natural crown shape.

  Received 16 Sep, published by the council 16 Oct 2026 Trees