Road closure and plans for traveller site expansion in for Luton area
Road closures are planned across the Luton area in the coming weeks, while plans have been submitted to expand an existing traveller site near Luton with 10 additional pitches.
Central Bedfordshire Council has published a series of public notices covering proposed planning developments, temporary road closures and new traffic restrictions, including an expansion of an existing traveller site at agricultural land next to Greenvale Nurseries on Watling Street, Caddington. The proposal includes 10 additional pitches, parking, landscaping and amenity blocks.
Meanwhile, several roads are due to close for maintenance and utility work.
In Houghton Regis on Bedford Road, between Aylesbury Way and Bidwell Hill, there is planned closure from October 26 to 30, which will be in place overnight between 9pm and 6am. The closure is for resurfacing, white lining and anti-skid work.
The diversion route will run via the A5, A505, B5120 and Bedford Road.
In Harlington, on Toddington Road, opposite the access to New Manor Farm, there will be a closure from October 27 to 29 for new water connection work.
The alternative route will use the A5120, B530, B579, Sundon Road, Church Road, Harlington Road and Station Road.
In Dunstable, Regent Street is expected to be closed between its junction with Edward Street and number seven from November 9 to 11.
The closure will be in place between 8am and 6pm for street lighting works. Traffic will be diverted via Edward Street, Albion Street and High Street North.
In Toddington, Long Lane between Park Road and Graham Farm will be closed from November 9 to 11, between 8am and 5pm. The closure is needed for duct laying and the construction of a reinforced joint box.
The diversion will run via Eversholt Road, Tingrith Road, Witts End, Eversholt, Park Road and Milton Bryan.
New school parking restrictions have been confirmed, with stopping restrictions on part of Church Road in Totternhoe.
The restriction will apply to the east side of the road, from November 4 where vehicles will be prohibited from stopping on the school entrance markings between 8am and 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.
Other planning applications include a single-storey rear extension with rooflights and the removal of a chimney at 1 Woodlands Avenue, Houghton Regis, and a single-storey rear extension with a rooflight at 8 Icknield Street, Dunstable. Both of these properties are in conservation areas.
At 53 Luton Road, Chalton, proposals have been submitted to rebuild a gable end wall, install new bathroom vents and repair external timber framing, painted brick infills and internal beams.
Residents can search Central Bedfordshire Council's planning portal here to find out more and have their say.
Visit the public notice portal for more.