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Grade II listed buildings on the High Street could become new HMOs

A terrace of Grade II listed buildings in Bedford town centre could be transformed into a 12-unit House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) under new proposals submitted to the borough council...

Admission of tenancy fraud lands Bedford woman £2,000 fine

A woman has been ordered to pay £2,000 to Bedford Borough Council after she admitted to committing tenancy fraud. The woman, who had a BPHA property in Clapham, failed to declare...

Developer seeks tweaks for Wootton housing site

Blakeney Estates Ltd has submitted a new application to Bedford Borough Council seeking approval to amend the layout of two homes within its 20-dwelling development south...

Planning application to convert London Road family home into HMO

A planning application has been submitted to turn a detached house in Bedford into a shared home for up to four people. The proposal, submitted to Bedford Borough Council, seeks permission...

Mowbray Road consultation deadline extended after local concerns

Developers have extended the deadline for public feedback on major new housing proposals at Mowbray Road in Bedford, after publicity concerns were raised by local councillors...

Cauldwell councillors and residents slam Mowbray Road development

Plans for a major development in Bedford have come under fire from residents and councillors after complaints that the public exhibition was poorly advertised. Councillor Abu Sultan (Labour)...

Stewartby residents hold Extraordinary General Meeting to discuss Universal concerns

Stewartby residents say they are being sidelined in one of the UK’s most ambitious development projects – the proposed Universal Studios theme park. At an extraordinary meeting...

Plans for new Wixams care home refused over parking and traffic concerns

Plans for a 65-bed care home in Wixams have been refused over concerns about insufficient parking and traffic. Despite planning officers recommending the committee to grant full planning...

Application made for new children’s care home in Kempston

A six-bedroom house in Kempston could soon become a care home for vulnerable children, under plans submitted to Bedford Borough Council. The application proposes a change of use from a private home...

Roxton plan for 50 homes given second chance by planning inspector

Bedford Borough Council’s decision to refuse a housing development in Roxton has been overturned by a Planning Inspector – even though it conflicts with the local plan...