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Concerns over speculative planning applications as Local Plan 2050 is prepared

Concerns have been raised about speculative planning applications in Bedford borough while the council prepares a new Local Plan. The issue was discussed at a meeting...

Bedford Borough Council begins work on new Local Plan 2050

Bedford Borough Council has approved plans to begin work on a new Local Plan to guide housing, jobs, transport and infrastructure up to 2050. Local plans set out where new homes...

Plans submitted to turn Grade II* listed house in Cardington into SEND school for 50 pupils

A Grade II* listed Cardington house could become a special educational needs (SEND) school after plans were submitted to Bedford Borough Council. The application proposes...

Council considers planning application for new house on patch of land in Goldington

Bedford Borough Council has received an application for Permission in Principle for a single dwelling house on land in Parklands, Brookfield Road, Bedford. The applicants said this land was...

Bedford Borough Council faces questions over £5.9m housing fund plans

Bedford Borough Council has not clarified how a £5.9 million housing grant,  which government guidance says forms part of a wider programme that includes Afghan resettlement, will be...

Developer submits new plans and appeal after changes to 341-home scheme refused

A developer has submitted two new planning applications and lodged an appeal after Bedford Borough Council refused earlier changes to part of a 341-home scheme...

Council moves to create new 2050 Local Plan amid fears of “uncoordinated development”

Bedford Borough Council is set to launch a new Local Plan to 2050 after the collapse of its previous strategy left the borough without an up-to-date development framework...

Hookhams Lane care home proposal refused due to ‘over-intensification’ fears

Bedford borough councillors refused plans for a residential care home for up to five cared-for adults in Renhold, despite an officer recommendation for approval. The application sought...

Planning bid submitted for takeaway at Brickhill Drive café

A Bedford café has applied for planning permission to add a hot food takeaway service. The application is for 103 Brickhill Drive, which is currently operating as a “bistro café”, and the...

Tempsford new town plan faces warning from Lords over leadership and infrastructure

A House of Lords report says places like Tempsford will fail unless ministers provide clear leadership, early infrastructure and meaningful local engagement. Plans for a new town at Tempsford...

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