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Remains of Wootton village pub destroyed by fire set to be demolished

The owners say that the Chequers Inn on Hall End Road in Wootton is “structurally unsafe” following September’s fire, and have submitted an application to Bedford Borough Council to have it torn down...

Drainage culvert forces Dallas Road development redesign

A major Bedford housing development must be redesigned after a large drainage culvert was discovered beneath the former Hazlewood Foods site. In a letter to Bedford Borough Council...

Riseley Neighbourhood Plan cannot be used to stop new housing

Bedford Borough Council has told developers that the Riseley Neighbourhood Plan cannot be used to stop new housing, clearing the way for a 32-home scheme on the former Margaret Beaufort Middle...

Locals divided over proposed mini-supermarket on Goldington Road

A supermarket giant is planning a new convenience store on Bedford’s Goldington Road, sparking a debate over the future of local businesses. Asda Stores Limited is seeking a premises licence...

Tense meeting sees Borough Council’s planning department accused of ‘failing residents’

A Bromham councillor has accused the borough’s planning department of 'failing residents' at a tense council meeting. Ward councillor Robert Rigby (Conservative) said it was leaving Bromham “exposed”...

1,100 homes approved near Shortstown despite environmental objections

Plans for up to 1,100 homes south of Shortstown have been approved, despite a warning from Anglian Water that the Bedford Water Recycling Centre is already exceeding its permitted flow...

Developer argues Bedford Borough Council not meeting legal housing duty

A patch of land could be opened up for new housing after the developer argued that Bedford Borough Council is failing to meet its legal duties. Aragon Land & Planning has submitted a...

Bedford car storage plans at former gospel hall delayed

A decision on plans to turn a former Bedford gospel hall into a vehicle storage and valeting centre has been delayed for a site visit after residents raised concerns about traffic and noise...

Councillors vote against 149 new farmland homes

A housing scheme in Wilstead has suffered a setback after councillors went against planning advice and voted “minded to refuse” an application for up to 149 homes on farmland off Bedford Road...

Petition launched to save Moor Lane green space

A petition has been launched opposing plans to build new homes on the Moor Lane green space in Bedford’s Cauldwell Ward. The petition, addressed to Bedford Borough Council, objects...