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Universal Studios decision could be out of local council’s hands

The Universal Studios theme park, which could come to Bedford and is currently still going through feasibility studies by owners Comcast, could finally be considered by the government under...

KFC drive-thru objector says the smell is “already horrendous”

The smell that hangs over homes near a Bedford KFC is “already horrendous” an objector has said over plans to change a fast food site to a drive-thru. Bedford Borough Council has received...

Concerns Bromham Mill re-development could become “white elephant”

Further concerns have been raised of “the over-development” of Bromham Mill by Bromham Residents Group who packed out a parish council meeting to demonstrate their anger at proposals earlier this week...

Packed parish council meeting hears residents’ concerns over Bromham Mill regeneration plans

Concerned residents packed a council meeting as plans to regenerate Bromham Mill were discussed. But in a move to reassure them, a councillor said the parish council “isn’t as stupid”...

All-weather pitch proposal gives pause to 500-homes development in Clapham

A planning decision on 500 new homes north of Bedford has been delayed due to a sports pitch. Bedford Borough Council’s Planning Committee (March 25) was assessing an outline planning application...

Council faces accusations they’re getting too “cosy” with developers

“Cosy chats” between Bedford Borough Council and developers are why the affordable housing targets are not met, a campaigner has claimed. The claim was made as the council’s Planning...

“General skullduggery” alleged over Turvey neighbourhood plan

A parish council has “evidence of bullying, coercion and general skulduggery” during the vote for Turvey’s Neighbourhood Development Plan, a meeting heard. The claim was made during...

Approval for development of employment and riverside site on Goldington Road

Outline plans for an employment site to the east of Bedford have been approved by the borough council. Last night (25 March) Bedford Borough Council’s Planning Committee approved the plans...

Council says it cannot take on unadopted land without lump-sum contribution from house builders

Bedford Borough Council is not in a position to take on the responsibility of unadopted land without new home developers making a contribution to future maintenance, a senior council officer has said...

Plans submitted for three homes on site of “unviable” Sharnbrook hotel

Plans to convert an “unviable” Sharnbrook hotel to new homes have been resubmitted to Bedford Borough Council. The application is to convert the Mill House Hotel to three homes, and includes the demolition...