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Stagsden solar farm plans approved despite concerns over loss of farmland

Plans for a large solar farm near Bedford have been approved, despite concerns over the loss of farmland. The developers said the 79.64ha development near Stagsden will have a maximum...
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A similar station to this is proposed at Wixams. Image: Bedford Borough Council

Locals asked for their say on Wixams Railway Station Planning applications

Local people are being asked to have their say on the plans for Wixams Railway Station as the planning application process gets underway. Construction is due to start in late 2023, so...
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New scheme proposes hundreds of new rental homes in Bedford’s town centre

Hundreds of new rental homes could be coming to Bedford’s town centre, if a proposed scheme goes ahead. Castlecap and its partners gave a presentation on its Build to Rent (BTR) scheme for the corner of...
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New Local Plan likely to reassess developers in Bedford borough over affordable housing

Developers building in Bedford borough may have their viability appraisals reassessed to retrospectively provide funding for the affordable housing they said they couldn’t afford, if the new Local Plan is adopted...
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2,300 jobs could be created if Wyboston business park given the green light

A new business park providing over 2,300 new jobs could be built in Wyboston – if plans get the go-ahead. An outline planning application for the development of a 23,400msq...
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A similar station to this is proposed at Wixams. Image: Bedford Borough Council

Wixams station at heart of further Bedfordshire developments

The planned railway station at Wixams is central to a mixed-use development nearby on the edge of Houghton Conquest, according to a Central Bedfordshire councillor...
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New eco-lodge holiday park proposed for Riseley

A new holiday park with six eco-lodges could be built in Riseley, Bedfordshire. Planning permission has been submitted to Bedford Borough Council to build six self-contained eco-lodges and to...
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Plans proposed for new Bedford Borough wedding venue

Bedford borough could have a new year-round venue for weddings and civil ceremonies if plans for Hinwick Hall go ahead.A planning application has been submitted to allow the use of Hinwick Hall...
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Second-chance for Taco Bell’s Goldington Road planning application

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Starbucks drive-thru

Planning application considered for 24-hour drive-thru Starbucks

Starbucks is looking to replace the former Maplin unit in Bedford’s St John’s Retail Park with a 24-hour drive-thru coffee shop. The planning application, which has been submitted...
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