The consultation on the planning application, along with the plans, drawings, Environmental Statement, and other associated documents for Universal Destinations & Experiences has commenced.
The proposals, include an entertainment resort complex with several themed lands, rides, attractions and entertainment, as well as a 500-room hotel and a retail, dining and entertainment complex.
The application indicates it will generate nearly £50 billion of economic benefit for the UK and create thousands of new, high-quality jobs – up to 20,000 jobs during construction and 8,000 new jobs once the park is open.
Consultation period
The consultation is open from 12pm Thursday 3 July until 12pm Sunday 31 August 2025.
Where to view the planning application online
The consultation is being hosted by the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG).
Paper copy of the planning application
Bedford Borough Council is not responsible for running the consultation, however a printed copy of the planning application is available to view by appointment at Bedford Borough Hub (Horne Lane) on Monday-Friday, between the hours of 9am-5pm (from 10am on Wednesdays).
Bedford Borough Hub
2 Horne Lane
Bedford
MK40 1RA
To book an appointment to view the documents, please email universalgbproject@bedford.gov.uk.
How to respond to the consultation
Responses must be sent directly to MHCLG – Bedford Borough Council cannot accept responses on its behalf and cannot forward on any responses.
You can submit your response using the website link:
Respond to Universal Destinations & Experiences consultation
Or you can send your response by email to MHCLG@mottmac.com
You can also send written comments to MHCLG at the following address:
MHCLG c/o Mott MacDonald
4th Floor
Mountbatten House
Grosvenor Square
Southampton
SO15 2JU
Any representations submitted after the consultation ends at 12:00 BST on 31 August 2025 may not be taken into account.
Representations made in connection with the proposal may be made public. We advise you not to include any personal information about yourself or others.
The MHCLG privacy notice sets out how it handles personal data in accordance with the law.