neighbourhood plan

Villagers object to Willington planning application

An outline application for up to 36 new homes in Willington has prompted objections from residents who say the scheme conflicts with the village’s neighbourhood plan...

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...

Bedford Borough villages approve Council’s neighbourhood plans with local referendum

Neighbourhood plans written by local people and said to not just be about planning and delivering new homes but also "explain what is special about each parish", have now been...

Four new parish Neighbourhood Plans to shape Borough development

Neighbourhood plans covering Bletsoe, Bromham, Stevington and Thurleigh parishes are set to be formally adopted by Bedford Borough Council’s executive. Each neighbourhood plan was overwhelmingly...

Anger and agony as councillors approve wonky Stevington chapel being turned into house

Borough councillors in Bedford have overturned part of a village’s neighbourhood plan – just 11 days after it was resoundingly approved by the community. More than half the 482 electors of Stevington...

Plans put forward for 500 homes and new primary school at Milton Road, Clapham

Plans to build homes, children’s play facilities and land for a new primary school in Clapham have been submitted for outline planning permission. Following two year's engagement...

Have another go later, Bedford planners reluctantly tell shunned Riseley developers

Councillors were finally convinced to reject plans for seven retirement bungalows in a village conservation area after being told they had a legal duty to consider the advice of their experts...

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