Odell, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Odell, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Odell are administered by Bedford Borough Council. View the full Bedford Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Odell
Odell is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Borough of Bedford, approximately 7 miles northwest of Bedford town centre. It is nestled near the villages of Harrold, Felmersham, Sharnbrook, and Carlton, making it a charming area for potential development and planning applications in north Bedfordshire.
Population: 282 (2021)
District: Bedford
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Area Information
- Admin district: Central Bedfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Mid Bedfordshire
- LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 009C
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Odell.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Odell.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Odell based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
3 planning applications found near Odell.
- - Romas Cottage 23 Horsefair Lane Odell Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7AU
Erection of a flood defence wall (part retrospective)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Bedford | Date: 2026-04-30
View full details - - 105 - 109 High Street Odell Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7AS
Crown reduction on Ash tree by 1.5 to 2 metres.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-09-23
View full details - - Glenheath 80 High Street Odell Bedford Bedfordshire MK43 7AS
Scots pine to be removed.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Bedford | Date: 2025-09-08
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A brief summary of Odell in Bedfordshire
Odell is a quaint village and civil parish located in the Borough of Bedford, approximately 7 miles northwest of Bedford town centre. It is nestled near the villages of Harrold, Felmersham, Sharnbrook, and Carlton, making it a charming area for potential development and planning applications in north Bedfordshire. The settlement has a population of approximately 282 (2021 estimate). It sits within the Bedford district.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Odell a particularly low-crime area.
Odell has 3 conservation areas within its boundaries: Odell, Harrold, Carlton and Chellington. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Odell includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Odell Great Wood SSSI; 3 Ancient Woodland sites. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Odell planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.
Planning Activity in Odell
In the last 24 months, 6 planning applications were submitted near Odell. Of these, 100% were approved, with an average decision time of 42 days.
This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Odell may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.
The average decision time of 42 days is within the government's 8-week statutory target for minor applications, indicating an efficient planning department.
The most common application types near Odell were tree works (2), full planning applications (1), outline applications (1). The significant number of tree-related applications is typical for areas with mature tree cover or active tree preservation orders.
Nearby Towns
Explore planning applications in nearby areas:
- Little Odell planning applications
- Harrold planning applications
- Chellington planning applications
- Carlton planning applications
- Felmersham planning applications
- Emmaus Village Carlton planning applications
- Pavenham planning applications
- Sharnbrook planning applications
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- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.