The Local Plan sets out how much growth there should be in the borough in coming years (housing, jobs and associated infrastructure) and where it should take place. The Bedford Borough Local Plan 2030 was adopted by Full Council on 15 January 2020.
These documents include supplementary planning documents, design briefs and topic guidance can to help with making and determining planning applications.
The Council is preparing three design-related documents which, once adopted will provide design advice on different types of development in the borough.