28 August 2026

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Monthly column: Government’s controversial Planning Bill will remove local powers

The Government’s new controversial Planning Bill represents the biggest reform of the planning system in England since the introduction of the Town and Country Planning Act 1947...

Kempston housing development given go-ahead despite being 200 parking spaces short

A committee chairman used his casting vote to give the go-ahead to a development of 341 new homes on a derelict former factory site in Kempston.''

Council seeks new deal with developers to secure future of iconic airship sheds

Council planners are in new talks with developers over a deal to secure the future of the iconic giant airship sheds in Cardington. Bedford Borough Council had in 2014 given permission for 592 homes to be built near the sheds at Shortstown on the understanding that a deal would...

Plans for 80 homes in Bromham rejected over car use concerns

A plan for 80 homes on the outskirts of a village has been rejected because it would have encouraged people to drive. Government planning inspector...

Letters: Access to the Ravensden development is the real issue

The proposed building of 165 houses is not really an issue. The contentious aspect is that of access to the development.If the Borough Council has any...