Central Bedfordshire News: Council Adopts New Planning Rules Under Protest

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Central Bedfordshire Council voted to adopt new planning guidelines while formally recording their objection 'under protest'.

The decision affects major towns including Biggleswade, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Flitwick, and Houghton Regis.

Adopting the rules prevents central inspectors from declaring the council's local planning framework invalid.

Local leaders warn top-down housing directives risk overwhelming local roads, schools, and health services.

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