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Number of overturned planning decisions in Borough is well below government threshold

The quality of Bedford Borough Council’s planning decisions means that it is “well below” the government’s maximum limit for underperformance, a meeting heard...

Council accused of “spoon feeding” property developer over Biddenham planning application

Bedford Borough Council is ignoring its own planning policies and statutory objections when dealing with a proposed new home development in Biddenham, a resident has claimed...

Winter Wonderland makes a “mockery’ of planning system says councillor

Allowing Bedford’s Winter Wonderland to take place without the relevant permissions for a second time makes a “mockery” of the planning system, a councillor has said. At Bedford...

Complaints of “unreasonably short notice” to register planning objections

Bedford Borough Council has given Milton Ernest residents “unreasonably short notice” of a planning application for up to 25 new homes, it has been claimed. But the council said it gives seven...

Biddenham planning application sparks row over land ownership

An application to build three new homes in Biddenham has sparked a row over land ownership, with one objector saying part of the proposed development is “on their land”. The proposed development is...

New houses and bungalow planned for Turvey

Commercial buildings in Turvey could be replaced by new homes if plans submitted to Bedford Borough Council are approved. The applicant said the buildings at Bamfords Yard have...

New solar farm could provide “unique opportunity” for Wymington

A proposed development would provide a “unique opportunity” to co-locate a solar farm with existing renewable technologies in Wymington, developers have claimed. Bedford Borough...

Church Lane HMO plans resubmitted after being rejected

The owner of a Bedford HMO has resubmitted plans to expand its occupancy after previous plans were rejected by the borough council. The new application is still seeking to increase the occupancy of...

Affordable rental homes among 17 new properties planned for the village of Harrold

A village near Bedford could have six affordable rental homes built – if plans are agreed. A planning application for 17 new homes – including the six affordable rental homes – on land at Odell Road...

Plans submitted to change Kempston car showroom into 14-bedroom HMO

Plans to “enhance” a Kempston street by converting a car sales unit to a 14-bedroom HMO have been submitted to Bedford Borough Council. The application stated that 1 Park Road, Kempston is currently...