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Scaffolding erected around houses in a new housing development Image: Irene Miller/Shutterstock

Council asked to decide if 570-home Clapham plan needs full environmental assessment

A developer has asked Bedford Borough Council to decide whether a proposed development of up to 570 homes north of Clapham requires a full Environmental Impact Assessment...
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Proposal for up to 330 new home at Salph End. Image: Screenshot Google MyMaps Map Data (C)2026 Imagery (C)2026 Airbus, Maxar Technologies

Revised 330-home scheme for Salph End submitted after earlier refusal

Plans for up to 330 homes on farmland at Salph End, near Renhold, have been submitted to Bedford Borough Council. The proposal, on around 21 hectares of agricultural land between...
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Approximation of the planned 10 home development in Oakley Screenshot Google My Maps Map Data (C)2024 Imagery (C) Maxar Technologies Image- LDRS

Further plans submitted for development of 10 homes in Oakley

A development of ten new homes in Oakley has taken a step forward after more detailed plans have been submitted to the council. The 0.9-hectare site sits behind accessed via a track opposite...
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A view across a field beyond a metal five bar gate

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...
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Affordable housing and play area included in Wootton planning application

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Approximate site of the proposed Queens Works Development. Image: Google My Maps Map data (C)2024 Imagery (C)2024 Maxar Technologies via LDRS

107 homes planned for site on Ford End Road

Bedford could have 107 new rental homes on a brownfield site on Ford End Road, Bedford if planning is approved. Bedford Borough Council has received plans for 'Queens Works', a build-to-rent...
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Six new detached homes planned for Riseley

Six new detached homes could be built in a north Bedford village, if planning is approved. An outline planning application has been submitted to Bedford Borough...
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Dartford warbler

Environmental and political lines drawn in response to proposed Investment Zones

Political lines have been drawn following the Prime Minister's announcement that Bedford Borough is one of 38 councils to be identified as a potential Investment Zone...
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‘Green revolution’ housing development given go-ahead in Bromham

Bedford's Green Party councillors have tentatively welcomed the news that an 80-home housing development in Bromham will utilise eco-technology, but urge that much more could...
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Bedford Town Centre from above

Have your say on the future of Bedford Borough in the Local Plan 2040 consultation

Bedford Borough Council wants to hear from residents as the next phase of the Local Plan 2040 consultation begins. Local Plans set out where growth and development will take place - everything from...
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