Bedfordshire

Planning Consultants Bedfordshire

J & J Planning & Design provides professional planning consultancy services across Bedfordshire, supporting landowners, developers, homeowners and property investors seeking planning permission for a wide range of development projects.

Our planning consultants have extensive experience working with local planning authorities including Central Bedfordshire Council and Bedford Borough Council. This experience provides valuable insight into local planning policy, development constraints and the decision-making process used by planning officers and planning committees.

We advise clients on development proposals ranging from residential extensions and new dwellings to larger housing schemes, rural development projects and land promotion opportunities in the county. By providing clear planning advice and carefully prepared planning submissions, our team helps clients navigate the planning system with confidence.

Our services include planning applications, planning statements, planning appeals, site feasibility assessments and development strategy advice. We also work closely with architects and technical consultants to ensure planning submissions are robust, well supported and aligned with local planning policy.

For landowners and developers considering development opportunities, early planning advice can help identify planning constraints and development potential. Our planning consultants regularly undertake site appraisals to determine whether development proposals are likely to secure planning permission before further investment is made.

J & J Planning & Design is committed to providing practical planning advice that supports successful development outcomes across Bedfordshire.

For an overview of the current strategic planning position across Bedfordshire, please visit: https://www.jjdesign.org.uk/news-updates/update-on-planning-in-bedfordshire/

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Permission in Principle Granted for New Homes in Cambridgeshire

Huntingdonshire District Council has granted Permission in Principle (PiP) for between 5 and 7 new homes on a site in Cambridgeshire. A key reason for the approval was the Council’s current shortfall in housing [...]

Planning Approval Granted for Four New Homes in Bedfordshire

Central Bedfordshire Council has approved a full planning application for the construction of four dwellings including two bungalows. The scheme will feature a shared private drive, landscaping, and biodiversity enhancements. Key considerations included: Location: [...]

Appeal Allowed – Residential Development Approved in Principle – Cambridgeshire

Permission in Principle (PIP) granted for a residential development of 7 to 9 dwellings in Huntingdonshire. The Planning Inspector allowed the appeal following Huntingdonshire District Council’s refusal of the original application. The main issue was [...]

Latest News

Bedford
9th April, 2026

Bedford Borough Local Plan 2050 – Update (April 2026)

Bedford Borough is preparing a new Local Plan 2050 under the revised plan-led system introduced through the Levelling Up and Regeneration Act and associated regulations. The new plan will provide a comprehensive, long-term framework to guide development across the borough to 2050. Key dates and milestones The approved timetable sets out a structured programme of plan preparation: April 2026 – Publication of the notice [...]

2nd April, 2026

Central Bedfordshire Local Plan Progress Update – April 2026

Central Bedfordshire Council has updated the timetable for preparing its new Local Plan following recent changes to national planning guidance. The revised process introduces several new stages in the preparation of Local Plans, including early consultation and formal “Gateway” reviews with the Planning Inspectorate. Although the process has changed, the council is still aiming to adopt the new Local Plan by December 2028. The [...]

1st April, 2026

2026 Planning News Update – Q1

During Q1 of 2026, the pace of planning reform has continued to accelerate. The Government’s commitment to boosting housing delivery and unlocking major infrastructure remains firmly at the forefront of the agenda. In this update, we reflect on progress over the first quarter of the year—reviewing national planning updates under the new system, tracking key National Infrastructure projects entering examination, and highlighting appeal decisions [...]