Odell Castle High Street Odell Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7BB

Proposal

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.

Key dates

1. Started26 August 2026
2. Decided2 October 2026

Official record