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Approximate site boundary for proposed 61 new homes off Hall End Road, Wootton Image Google My Maps Map Data (C)2026 Imagery (C)2026 Airbus, Maxar via LDRS

Developer with 66-home plan says Wootton neighbourhood plan ‘overtaken by events’

A developer behind plans for up to 66 homes in Wootton claims the village’s neighbourhood plan has been “overtaken by events”, citing housing pressures and Universal Studios...
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Land south of Bromham Road

Up to 40 homes approved in Biddenham despite objections over child safety

Bedford borough councillors approved plans for up to 40 homes in Biddenham despite concerns about the safety of walking routes. The planning committee (Monday, 27 April)...
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Approximate location for proposed 47 new homes off Bedford Road, Willington. Image: Screenshot Google My Maps Map Data (C)2026 Imagery (C)2026 Airbus, Maxar

New 47-home proposal lodged for Willington site after failed appeal

Developers have submitted fresh plans for up to 47 homes on land in Willington, despite a similar scheme being refused and later dismissed on appeal. The outline application for land off...
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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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Former Clintons Cards shop could become casino. Image: Google Stretview 19 Silver Street, Bedford in June 2018 (C)2026 Google

Backlash against proposed all-night gambling venue in Bedford town centre

Concerns have been raised over plans to open a gambling venue which could operate 24 hours a day in Bedford’s town centre. Future Leisure Limited has applied for a premises licence...
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Scaffolding erected around houses in a new housing development Image: Irene Miller/Shutterstock

Bedford Borough Council begins work on new Local Plan 2050

Bedford Borough Council has approved plans to begin work on a new Local Plan to guide housing, jobs, transport and infrastructure up to 2050. Local plans set out where new homes...
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30 Hookham's Lane, Renhold location plan Screenshot from Planning Committee presentation 23 March 2026 presentation Image LDRS

Hookhams Lane care home proposal refused due to ‘over-intensification’ fears

Bedford borough councillors refused plans for a residential care home for up to five cared-for adults in Renhold, despite an officer recommendation for approval. The application sought...
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Mozzarella pizza food italian Image Engin_Akyurt Pixabay

Queens Drive store makes second bid for fresh pizza

A Bedford convenience store and post office has submitted a fresh bid to add a pizza takeaway, two months after the council refused a similar plan. The applicant’s planning...
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Approximate Mill Road site boundary. Image: Google MyMaps Map Data (C)2026 Imagery (C)2026 Airbus, Maxar Technologies via LDRS.

Nine-home Sharnbrook farmland plan returns six years after refusal

Plans to build nine homes on farmland in Sharnbrook have been resubmitted six years after being refused, with developers citing a lack of five-year housing land supply. The application seeks...
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Aerial shot of Great Denham Golf Club. Image Screenshot Google My Maps Map Data (C)2026 Imagery (C)2026 Airbus, Maxar Technologies

Plans submitted to convert former Great Denham golf club into business units

Plans to convert part of the former Great Denham Golf Course to offices or light industrial units have been submitted to Bedford Borough Council. The application said the closed...
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