Planning Applications
Planning within Potton
Tree applications, which do not include any tree felling/removal, receive a response of ‘no objection, subject to carrying out a bat survey, a check for nesting birds and the approval of the Trees and Landscape Officer’ and will be noted by the Planning Committee on 16th December 2025.
Application No: CB/TCA/25/00503
Location: 2 Horslow Street, Potton, Sandy SG19 2NS
Proposal: Works to trees within a Conservation Area: 1.5-2m reduction to Robinia (T1) to suitable off shoots to comply with BS5837, also reduction of overhanging branches to the house, back so nothing overhangs the roof.
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Application No: CB/TCA/25/00533
Location: 13 Blackbird Street, Potton, Sandy SG19 2LT
Proposal: Works to trees within a Conservation Area: 20% sympathetic crown reduction and reshape to Silver Birch (Betula Pendula) (T1) to lessen its dominance within the garden. Dismantle to a low stump to self-set Ash (Fraxinus Excelsior) (T2) as the tree is too close to surrounding structures.
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Application No: CB/TRE/25/00552
Location: 10 Judith Gardens, Potton, Sandy SG19 2RJ
Proposal: Works to trees protected by Tree Preservation Order MB/8/2006/G5 and G6: Crown reduction of up to 20% (2.5-3.5 meters) along with a crown lift of the two lowest limbs to Beech tree (Fagus Sylvatica) (T1). Crown Reduction of 20% (2.5-3.5 meters) to Sycamore tree (Acer Pseudoplatanus) (T2). Clearance of the low limbs from the six Yew trees (Taxus Baccata) (T3).
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The following applications are within the remit of the Planning Committee and will be considered on 16th December 2025.
Application No: CB/25/03330/FULL
Location: Warren Farm, Carthagena Road, Sutton, Sandy SG19 2NQ
Proposal: Erection of agricultural building, installation of ground mounted solar array, formation of pond, erection of tank barn and construction of operational hardstanding and accessways (part retrospective).
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Application No: CB/25/03529/FULL
Location: 11 Chapel Street, Potton, Sandy SG19 2PT
Proposal: Single storey rear extension and rooflight, removal of vehicular entrance gates and replacement carport canopy and roller shutter door, solar panels, and six first floor replacement timber windows. [Revised description]
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Application No: CB/25/03638/FULL
Location: Heath Lodge, Mill Lane, Potton, Sandy SG19 2LH
Proposal: Conversion of an existing stable to a residential dwelling (self-build) and change of use of land to residential curtilage.
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The following applications will be considered by the Planning Committee on 6th January 2026 for recommendation at the next meeting of the Town Council.
Understanding the Planning Applications
Potton Town Council considers all Potton planning applications. That means when your neighbour submits a planning application or any other application in the town is submitted, the Town Council will consider the application before passing on a recommendation to the Planning Authority at Central Bedfordshire Council.
Due to the nature of Potton’s special architectural and historic interest, the character and appearance is subject to stricter rules on what type of development can take place. Because of this, Potton has a conservation area and all planning applications are considered by full town council. To view a map of the conservation area, click here.
Potton Conservation Area Appraisal
Central Bedfordshire Council (CBC), as the Planning Authority, strives to determine all planning applications within an eight-week cycle. The cycle commences when a planning application is submitted to CBC. As part of the cycle Potton Town Council is consulted on all applications within Potton. CBC also consult with the immediate neighbours of the applicant, with the consultation period lasting for a four week period.
The Town Council’s Planning Committee meet twice a month to consider all Potton applications that fall within the remit of the committee.
Residents are also encouraged to advise the Town Council of any concerns that they might have regarding planning proposals that they feel affect them and suggest that copies of letters sent to the planning department at Central Bedfordshire Council are also forwarded to Potton Town Council. These can then be considered by the relevant Councillors when viewing the planning application.
As with all Potton Town Council meetings, members of the public are welcome to attend.
The determination of planning applications is primarily conducted via a system of delegation to Council Officers, which means that the Local Planning Authority Officers determine all non-contentious applications, which is approximately 90% of the planning applications received by the Planning Authority. The Planning (Development Management Committee) of CBC determines the remaining 10% of applications in the Potton area.
Central Bedfordshire Councillors, however have the power to “call in” any application they consider needs further investigation, which is a process that ensures the application is determined by the Planning Committee and not determined by a Planning Officer.