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Lib Dems accuse mayor of keeping ‘secret list’ of land for development under new Local Plan

A senior Liberal Democrat councillor has accused the Mayor of Bedford Borough of hiding a “secret list” of land earmarked for potential housing development, including parks...

Bedford Borough Council to ditch 2040 plan and create new strategy for Universal era

Bedford Borough Council is expected to begin work on a new Local Plan, following advice from the Planning Inspectorate that the arrival of Universal Destinations & Experiences...

Retrospective planning permission for unregistered care home in Wootton refused

A retrospective planning application for an unregistered care home in Wootton has been refused by Bedford Borough Council’s Planning Committee, following concerns about legality...

Planning application for 95 new homes in Wilstead deferred again

A decision for a Wilstead planning application has been deferred again. The plans to build up to 95 new homes returned to Bedford Borough Council’s Planning Committee...

Apparent drop in temporary accommodation numbers a “data issue” amidst claims of poor customer service

A reported drop in the number of Bedford borough households in temporary accommodation was the result of data errors, as charity 'Just Us' accuse housing officers of bad behaviour...

Bedford Borough Council to ‘robustly defend’ refusal of 50-home Roxton development at appeal

Bedford Borough Council says it will be “robustly defending” its refusal of a 50-home development in Roxton at an upcoming appeal hearing. But the developers argue that...

Wixams skatepark and 3G pitch plans updated after local feedback

Plans for new community and leisure facilities planned for Wixams have been updated in response to local feedback, giving residents a voice in shaping their neighbourhood. The Wixams...

Planning application submitted to turn Bedford home into adult care facility

A planning application has been submitted to convert a four-bedroom house on St Alban Road, Bedford, into a residential care home for adults. The proposal, submitted by...

Central Bedfordshire reveals plans for housing developments near villages on Bedford Borough border

A list of more than 450 potential Local Plan housing sites across Central Bedfordshire, including several on the Bedford Borough border near Stewartby, Kempston Hardwick, Wixams...

Updated planning application for Souldrop pub conversion

Developers behind plans to convert the former Bedford Arms pub in Souldrop into a house say there’s no commercial future for the business, despite objections from residents who insist it could thrive. A new planning statement submitted to...

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