Local Plan

Central Bedfordshire Council headquarters. Image: Euan Duncan.

Plan to expand gypsy and traveller sites 'will still leave shortfall'

CPRE is urging people to have their say on planning proposals which could influence the Local Plan

Countryside charity urges people to have their say on local plan

Central Bedfordshire Council is running a public consultation following a call for sites for the 2050 Local Plan

The Central Beds sites near you that could be earmarked for development

Approximate site boundary. Screenshot maps

Second attempt to build homes on farmland submitted

Image of the application property. Screenshot Planning & Heritage Statement Image: LDRS

New plan for flats submitted - 8 years after scheme was approved and never built

A person playing padel tennis. Picture Gabriel Bouys/Getty Images

School set to partner with padel centre company on new community sports hub

Approximate site boundary Screenshot Google My Maps Map Data (C)2025 Imagery (C)2025 Airbus Image: LDRS

Plans for 40 new homes for Biddenham submitted to council

The site and surrounding context in aerial view. Source Design and Access Statement

68 new 'affordable homes' could be built in Bromham

Approximation of the two parts of the proposed development. Image: Google Maps

Council vows to "robustly defend" refusal of new 50-home development in Roxton

The map showing the sites for potential development. Picture: Central Bedfordshire Council

Suggested sites for development face 'rigorous assessment' by council

The map showing the sites for potential development. Picture: Central Bedfordshire Council

Map shows 452 sites identified for possible development in Central Bedfordshire
A list of more than 450 potential Local Plan housing sites across the region has been announced by Central Bedfordshire Council today.
Euan Duncan, Local Democracy Reporter

Central Bedfordshire Council headquarters.

More than 600 Central Beds sites suggested for potential development

Councillor Clinch (left) and Councillor Harvey. Images: Central Bedfordshire Council.

Opposition 'stops Central Bedfordshire from becoming developers' dreamland'

The Lloyds Bank building, High Street, Bedford

Bedford council buys Lloyds Bank building - but is it "reckless"?

Central Bedford Council has approved a new Sustainability Plan and will work closely with residents and businesses to achieve its new goals.

Central Beds Council tackles climate change with new Sustainability Plan

Proposed Wixams development (Google/Maxar Technologies/LDRS)

Wixams could be about to expand if plans for 430 new homes get the go ahead

Central Bedfordshire Council

Meet the new look Central Bedfordshire Council executive

Screenshot taken during the planningcommittee meeting, July 15 2024 Image: LDRS

Home-based Wixams salon a step closer to getting planning permission

Approximation of proposed development's boundary. Screenshot Google Maps

Plans for up to 500 new homes in Great Barford are moving forward

Close up of the rear of a car

What do you think about transport in Central Bedfordshire?

Proposed development on land south Of Goldington Road, Bedford. Screenshot Planning Committee 25 March 2024. Image: LDRS

Outline plans for new employment site that could create up to 600 jobs approved

Borough Hall in Bedford.

Bedford's local plan deemed 'unsound' by planning inspector

The former Debenhams site on the corner of Bedford High Street and Silver Street

Property consultants finally instructed to find a buyer for Debenhams site

CBC

Surrounding areas should benefit after research facility approved in Cranfield

Central Bedfordshire Council headquarters, Chicksands.

Planning blueprint for Central Beds 'dramatically understates climate change'

And a report on plans to build 32 homes on land next to Clophill Road says the benefits “don’t outweigh the harm identified”.

Benefits of 32-house plan for Maulden 'don't outweigh the harm' says report

Bedford Borough Council

More affordable and accessible housing if Bedford's 2040 Local Plan is adopted

The site of the proposed solar farm

Solar farm plan for land near Bedford recommended for approval
Bedford Borough Council's Local Plan is to protect the area from speculative developers, unless "material considerations indicate otherwise"
John Guinn, Local Democracy Reporter

Bedford

Council to decide on Bedford's infrastructure – including 26,700 jobs

Mayor Dave Hodgson

Time is running out to have your say on this phase of Local Plan consultation

Central Bedfordshire Council's Chicksands offices

Central Bedfordshire Local Plan moves a step closer to being adopted

Bedford

Homes, jobs and schools - it's now time to have your say on Bedford's future

Bedford (Google)

Have your say on housing, jobs and school plan for Bedford

Mayor Dave Hodgson

New local plan for 2030 to be adopted in Bedford Borough after report

Mayor's new plan slammed as total failure

Anger over early plans bid for massive housing scheme in Marston Vale

Campaigners plan protests over housing plan for Central Bedfordshire

Campaigners taking development fight to the council over plans for more than 40,...

Farmer's shock as family land is included in Central Bedfordshire Council's '˜ca...

The Hanson Brickworks site should be earmarked for 'sustainable housing' according to a local regeneration firm

Bedford Borough Council should 'consider' brickworks site for 'sustainable housi...

600 residents say No to Mayor's plan for new town in north Beds

Call for rethink over Local Plan

Bedford and Milton Keynes Waterway Park proposed at the heart of new villages

Have sites been put forward for housing, jobs, or travellers near you?

Planning

Help to build housing plans
Central Bedfordshire Council is asking for public feedback on its vision for housing over the next five years.
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