Welcome

The Bedford Borough Council Local Plan 2030 was adopted in January 2020 and formally allocated 500 new homes to Great Barford with the location of the new housing delegated to the Neighbourhood Plan process.

Following a positive Referendum result in December 2021, the Great Barford Neighbourhood Plan was formally ‘made’ by Bedford Borough Council at the beginning of 2022, which means it is now adopted Planning Policy and will be used to guide future development in the village.

The Neighbourhood Plan allocates Millfield End (Great Barford West) for 500 homes, with the site being identified as the most sustainable location for future growth in the village. 

Why Millfield End? 

At the Great Barford fun day event we heard that the initial allocation title of Great Barford West development should have a more suitable name to connect it to the existing village. The land to the west of the village was historically known as Mill Field and “End” is a common regional suffix for an extension to a settlement.

What can we expect at Millfield End?

Millfield End will provide an appropriate expansion of Great Barford that is forward-thinking, community orientated and rooted in the unique nature of the village and the local area.

Our vision is to deliver a masterplan which will provide the 500 homes required by Bedford Borough Council, whilst also offering a range of facilities and opportunities for the whole of the village in accordance with Policy H1 of the Neighbourhood Plan.

Our scheme will respect the historic village, protecting its heritage and the surrounding landscape character, as well as delivering new facilities that will benefit the local community.

The scheme is being brought forward by Vistry Group and Axiom Developments and, as a team, we are committed to working with the local community.