Odell Castle High Street Odell Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7BB

This site has had 3 applications since 2021.

• 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
• 21/00965/TCA Decided

  Odell Castle High Street Odell Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7BB

  T1,2,3 - dead/diseased Elm trees - Removal

  Decided 10 May 2021 Trees

1. 28 Sep 2026

   Received by Bedford

2. 2 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 23 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Bedford took a median of 53 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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• 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

• Odell Castle High Street Odell Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7BB

  21/00965/TCA Submitted 6 Apr 2021 50 yards away

  T1,2,3 - dead/diseased Elm trees - Removal

  Decided Trees 7 docs

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

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

  81% 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

  81% historically approved · decision due ~6 Jul

  Single storey rear/side extension and porch extension

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 26/01614/LBC Granted

  The Old Vicarage 9 Church Walk Harrold Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7DG

  Formation of a small internal archway within the existing wall, separating the kitchen and adjoining dining room

  Received 20 Aug, published by the council 4 Sep 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/01687/LBC Withdrawn

  Three Horseshoes High Street Swineshead Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 2AA

  Chimney re-pointing.

  Received 2 Sep, published by the council 9 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/02010/LBC Awaiting decision

  Old Stone House 22 High Street Sharnbrook Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1PG

  Replacement bay window

  Received 19 Oct, published by the council 23 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/01093/LBC Decided

  125 High Street Odell Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7AS

  Demolition of garage, outbuilding and rear/side lean-to, extension of single-storey outbuilding and conversion of attic space over to form bedroom, erection of single-storey rear extension and conversion of main attic to form bedroom with ensuite, including internal works and relocation of stairwell, erection of two bay garage, erection of boundary wall, relocation of access, formation of crossover and construction of driveway and parking area.

  Received 10 Jun, published by the council 8 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• 26/01956/LBC Awaiting decision

  The Old Post Office High Street Souldrop Bedford Bedfordshire MK44 1EY

  Single storey rear extension

  Received 9 Oct, published by the council 16 Oct 2026 Heritage and listed buildings