Public inquiry: Have your say on plans for 107 flats in Bedford's Queen's Park
You may remember last year when we revealed plans to built flats at Ford End Road were afoot.
The proposals for Queen’s Works – a build-to-rent (BtR) scheme made up of studios, one-bed and two-bed apartments – had been reduced from 126 apartments to 107, following a public consultation.
Well, in the new year there will be a public inquiry – and you’re welcome to have your say.
It’s being held in the council chamber, at Borough Hall, in Bedford’s Cauldwell Street, from 10am on January 20, 2026 (appeal reference number: 25/00047/NONDET).
You will need to inform the inspector on the day of the inquiry if you wish to speak – and email [email protected] as soon as possible if you want to register as a participant.
You’ll need to make it clear whether you wish to only make a statement, or whether you want to also ask questions. If you don’t feel able to for any reason, you can get someone else to raise the issues on your behalf.