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All the latest planning news from across Bedford Borough. Everything you need to keep you up to date with what’s happening in Bedford Borough on your mobile or desktop via the Bedford Independent.

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Illustrative view of the emerging 'land north of Clapham' proposal looking towards Clapham High Street. Image: Hallam Land.

Petition launched against 570-home Clapham development

A village petition in Clapham is gathering pace against Hallam Land's proposals for 570 homes, with neighbours challenging developer promises and warning the area cannot...
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Tempsford village sign near Church of St Peter with the village cemetery in the background

House of Lords committee warns major barriers threaten Tempsford new town

Barriers remain to building the next generation of new towns, including one at Tempsford, according to a new report. But measures can ensure the programme is delivered...
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Bedford Park showing bedding plants and the bandstand Image Bedford Borough Council

Bedfordians urged to help decide the future of neighbourhood parks and community facilities

Bedford Borough Council is asking local people to help decide which neighbourhood facilities, parks and open spaces should be prioritised over the next 25 years as part of...
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Podington Padel Players at Borough Hall Image Hannah Mahon We Are Bedford

Podington farm padel courts approved after councillors overturn officer refusal

Around 30 participants from Podington attended a meeting at Borough Hall in Bedford to support their popular activity. Applicant Bromborough Estate was seeking part-retrospective...
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Bedford Borough Hall Bedford Borough council signage and entrance

Local plan consultation opens to give Bedfordians a voice on neighbourhood facilities

Bedford Borough Council has opened a major consultation on its draft 2050 local plan, inviting local people to shape future green spaces, neighbourhood facilities and community developments...
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Scaffolding erected around houses in a new housing development Image: Irene Miller/Shutterstock

Bedford councillors vote to defend local voice over controversial planning applications

Bedford Borough councillors have backed a cross-party motion to safeguard local people's say over controversial planning applications before new national...
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Central Bedfordshire Council entrance Image: LDRS

Central Bedfordshire councillors slam “anti-democratic” planning legislation changes

Changes to planning legislation will impose “a worse deal on development for Central Bedfordshire residents with more housing and less infrastructure”, a meeting heard...
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Bromham village sign with the Swan pub in the background.

Bromham housing project described as “historical vandalism” gets approval

A housing project described by local councillors as “historical vandalism” and “failing the residents of Bromham … past, present and future” has been approved by one vote...
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Bromham village sign with the Swan pub in the background.

93-home Bromham plan faces backlash over countryside loss and rail impacts

Plans for up to 93 homes in Bromham would occupy land wanted for a railway linking Bedford and the Universal Studios theme park to Northampton and further afield, says a transport group...
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Professional worker using pan knife for building brick walls with cement and mortar planning new homes builder building Image Adobe Stock:aboutmomentsimages

Central Bedfordshire Council blocks Forest of Marston Vale housing plan for fourth time

A housing development within the Forest of Marston Vale on the outskirts of Cranfield has been refused for a fourth time by Central Bedfordshire councillors. Applicant Hallam Land Management...
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