Toddington Village Magazine article, published 1st Dec 2025:
In recent editions of the Toddington Village Magazine, we’ve been keeping you up to date with the progress of the Toddington Neighbourhood Plan (TNP) – the community-led project helping to shape how our village evolves in the years ahead. As part of this work, two important surveys have now been completed: the Housing Needs Survey and the Green Infrastructure Survey.
Both surveys play a really important role in helping us understand what matters most to residents and what Toddington truly needs.
The Housing Needs Survey, which went out in mid-October and closed in early November, will enable a clearer picture of the types of homes our community requires – from starter homes and family houses to downsizing options for older residents. This information will help make sure that future development genuinely meets local needs rather than being shaped only by wider market pressures.
The Green Infrastructure Survey, carried out in mid-November, focused on the green spaces that make Toddington special – our parks, play areas, footpaths, green verges, woodlands and open countryside. It helps highlight which areas bring the most value for recreation, nature, wellbeing, and local character. This work also ties in closely with Central Bedfordshire Council’s consultation on Local Green Spaces, where residents can help identify and protect the areas that deserve special recognition in planning policy.
A big thank you to everyone who took the time to complete the surveys and share your views. Your feedback is vital in helping us make sure the Neighbourhood Plan reflects what’s really important to the people who live here.
The results from both surveys will be published in early 2026 and will form a key part of the evidence base for the draft Neighbourhood Plan. They’ll directly inform policies on housing, the environment, and sustainable growth – helping us shape a plan that truly represents Toddington’s future.
If you’d like to get involved or volunteer with the next stages of the Neighbourhood Plan, we’d love to hear from you – please visit the Toddington Neighbourhood Plan website for more information.
