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Up to 40 homes approved in Biddenham despite objections over child safety

Bedford borough councillors approved plans for up to 40 homes in Biddenham despite concerns about the safety of walking routes. The planning committee (Monday, 27 April)...

New 47-home proposal lodged for Willington site after failed appeal

Developers have submitted fresh plans for up to 47 homes on land in Willington, despite a similar scheme being refused and later dismissed on appeal. The outline application for land off...

Revised 330-home scheme for Salph End submitted after earlier refusal

Plans for up to 330 homes on farmland at Salph End, near Renhold, have been submitted to Bedford Borough Council. The proposal, on around 21 hectares of agricultural land between...

Court orders caravans removed from Riseley land after ‘flagrant’ planning breach

A High Court injunction has ordered the removal of caravans and mobile homes from a Riseley site after a judge found a “longstanding and flagrant breach of planning control”...

Wootton housing plans questioned as objector asks ‘what is the point of local planning policies?’

An objector has questioned the purpose of local planning policies after an application for up to 27 homes on land south of Keeley Lane in Wootton was submitted to Bedford Borough Council...

5,000 homes will have “a crushing impact” on Forest of Marston Vale

Plans to create 4,500 jobs and provide up to 5,000 homes between Bedford and Milton Keynes – along with two other projects – will have “a crushing impact” on the Forest of Marston Vale...

“Fundamentally flawed” development approved for Marston Valley

Plans to create 4,500 jobs and provide up to 5,000 homes between Bedford and Milton Keynes – along with two other projects – will have “a crushing impact” on the Forest of Marston Vale...

5,000-home Marston Vale scheme edges toward green light after eight years

A mixed development project for up to 5,000 homes between Bedford and Milton Keynes is being recommended for approval by planning officers. Applicant O and H Properties Limited’s...

Great Denham Golf Club demolition plans spark fears of wider redevelopment

Residents have objected to plans to demolish the former Great Denham Golf Club clubhouse and build up to five homes, warning the scheme could pave the way for wider redevelopment of the site...

Backlash against proposed all-night gambling venue in Bedford town centre

Concerns have been raised over plans to open a gambling venue which could operate 24 hours a day in Bedford’s town centre. Future Leisure Limited has applied for a premises licence...