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Parish Council objects to new homes in Wootton

Wootton Parish Council has objected to plans to build up to five new homes as the proposed site was “rejected as part of the village’s Neighbourhood Development Plan”...

Councillor’s comments could cause “unjustified reputational damage” claim business

The company infilling a quarry near Bedford has claimed a borough councillor’s comments could cause “unjustified reputational damage” to its business. During November’s Planning Committee...

Application submitted for 204 homes on former DVSA site in Harrowden

Bedford Borough Council has received an outline planning application for up to 204 new homes on the former DVSA Site in Harrowden. The applicants said this site forms part of “a larger...

Oakley planning objector says proposed site is “small and unsuitable” for new houses

An objector to plans for new homes in Oakley has said they don’t “understand the necessity to squeeze some extra dwellings into such a small and unsuitable site”. However, the applicants said the...

25 new homes proposed for Wixams

More new homes could be coming to Wixams if revised plans are approved. A planning application to replace three “derelict” buildings with 25 new homes has been submitted to Bedford Borough Council...

War of words in £1m Local Plan “mess”

Bedford Borough Council’s former Lib Dem administration’s Local Plan “mess” could cost residents up to £1 million, a Conservative councillor has claimed. But the Lib Dems say the blame for the plan’s...

Planning inspector raises concerns over 2040 Local Plan

The Planning Inspectorate has raised concerns about Bedford Borough Council’s new Local Plan, saying that there is a shortfall of "at least 2,000 homes". In a letter published today, Inspector Darren McCreery...

Council to develop “joined-up” approach to address homelessness

Around 200 people contact Bedford Borough Council for homelessness assistance every month, a meeting heard. A report to the Environment and Sustainable Communities Overview and Scrutiny...

Environmental charities and councillors “appalled” at plans for disused quarry

Filling in a disused quarry is “ecological vandalism”, a Bedford borough councillor has said. Plans to build temporary facilities as part of the restoration of Elstow South Quarry were discussed...

Temporary rough sleeper hub reopening to meet “ongoing need”

Bedford Borough Council is reopening a temporary rough sleeper assessment hub in Bedford to meet “ongoing need”. Yesterday’s Planning Committee (November 20) voted unanimously to grant...