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Nearly half of promised “nature-friendly” measures not delivered by developers

Bedford Borough Council says it employs a “reactive” approach to planning enforcement following a study that claims developers are “failing to deliver” promised wildlife enhancements. Nearly half of the nature-friendly...

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...

Bedford Independent joins the fight against “unfair” estate management fees

The Conservative MP for North East Bedfordshire, Richard Fuller, has met with the housing minister to speak up for the thousands of people across Bedfordshire...

Changes to government calculations mean additional 12,000 new houses in Bedford Borough

Bedford borough will have to find sites for an additional 12,000 new homes following changes to government calculations, a meeting heard. Bedford mayor, Dave Hodgson told the...

Councillor tells meeting that national planning rules are too “developer-led”

National planning rules are preventing Bedford councillors from refusing unwelcome developments, a meeting heard. The planning processes that have to be followed by Bedford...

Housing developments

Nearly half of promised “nature-friendly” measures not delivered by developers

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

Bedford Independent joins the fight against “unfair” estate management fees

Changes to government calculations mean additional 12,000 new houses in Bedford Borough

Councillor tells meeting that national planning rules are too “developer-led”

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