Beecroft, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Beecroft, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Beecroft are administered by Central Bedfordshire Council. View the full Central Bedfordshire Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £366,500 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Central Bedfordshire
- Parliamentary constituency: Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard
- LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 028H
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Beecroft.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Beecroft.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Beecroft based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
28 planning applications found near Beecroft.
- - 44 Loring Road, Dunstable, LU6 1DZ
Prior Notification of Householder Extension: Single storey rear extension, 3.45m beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling, maximum height of 3.00m & 3.00m to the eaves.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-03-06
View full details - - 38 Frenchs Gate, Dunstable, LU6 1BQ
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Single storey side extension
Status: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 9 Aldbanks, Dunstable, LU6 1AH
Conversion of existing garage to an annex, alterations to fenestration and insertion of a window, ancillary use
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-02-02
View full details - CB/26/00057/FULL - Weatherfield Special School, Brewers Hill Road, Dunstable, LU6 1AF
Replacement and installation of new boundary gates and fencing as part of a safeguarding project.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Weatherfield Special School, Brewers Hill Road, Dunstable, LU6 1AF
Replacement and installation of new boundary gates and fencing as part of a safeguarding project.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - Weatherfield Special School, Brewers Hill Road, Dunstable, LU6 1AF
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Single storey front infill extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-01-09
View full details - - 90 Westfield Road, Dunstable, LU6 1DJ
Discharge of Conditions 5, 6, 8, 10, 11 and 12 against planning permission ref. CB/25/00013/FULL: Demolition of existing garage and side of existing dwelling and the erection of a new self-build dwell
Status: Conditions | Type: Conditions | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-10-27
View full details - - 7 Beech Green, Dunstable, LU6 1EB
Proposed demolition of side extension and front porch and erection of a single storey side extension and enlarged front porch, alterations to windows and doors
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-10-03
View full details - - 107 Westfield Road, Dunstable, LU6 1DP
Demolition of existing garage and side annex. Erection of a single storey rear extension with skylight, two storey side and rear extensions and chimney removal, new windows and doors. New front porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-07-21
View full details - - 3 Aidans Close, Dunstable, LU6 1TY
Single storey rear conservatory
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-07-16
View full details - - 10 Beech Green, Dunstable, LU6 1EB
Part single, part two storey side extension, with rear facing dormers and associated external alterations. The ground floor is a double garage, store and utility room
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-05-20
View full details - - 71 Wolseley Drive, Dunstable, LU6 1FH
Two storey side extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-02-23
View full details - - 90 Westfield Road, Dunstable, LU6 1DJ
Demolition of existing garage and side of existing dwelling and the erection of a new self-build dwelling, together with associated works, including a new access.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-01-03
View full details - - 26 Frenchs Gate, Dunstable, LU6 1BQ
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: To build a rear dormer to existing house.
Status: Withdrawn | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2024-02-22
View full details - - 121 Westfield Road, Dunstable, LU6 1DP
Advertisement: replacement illuminated facia sign and wall mounted sign. Various non illuminated signs
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-11-17
View full details - - 19 Loring Road, Dunstable, LU6 1DZ
Erection of first floor rear extension
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-06-27
View full details - - 10 Beech Green, Dunstable, LU6 1EB
Erection of 1.8m high timber close boarded boundary fencing
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-04-17
View full details - - 10 Beech Green, Dunstable, LU6 1EB
Erection of single storey rear extension with flat roof and rooflights, new rooflight to front roof, new side door and changes to windows following demolition of existing side elevation
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2023-04-04
View full details - - 90 Westfield Road, Dunstable, LU6 1DJ
Existing workshop to be converted for use as a new annexe. Alterations to existing openings and application of render to external walls.
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2022-12-07
View full details - - 90 Westfield Road, Dunstable, LU6 1DJ
Two storey side extension, following demolition of garage.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2022-07-21
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A brief summary of Beecroft in Bedfordshire
Beecroft is a settlement located in Bedfordshire, England.
Property prices in Beecroft show an average sale price of £366,500, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Beecroft a particularly low-crime area.
Beecroft has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Beecroft includes 2 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Houghton Regis Marl Lakes SSSI, Dunstable and Whipsnade Downs SSSI; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chilterns. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Beecroft
In the last 24 months, 70 planning applications were submitted near Beecroft. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 69 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Beecroft.
At 69 days on average, decisions near Beecroft slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Beecroft were full planning applications (42), outline applications (14), discharge of conditions (4). Full planning applications account for 60% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
2 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (0% success rate). This low success rate indicates that the council's refusal decisions are generally upheld by the Planning Inspectorate.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 42 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 5 applications
- Awaiting decision: 17 applications
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Related Planning Guides
- What Is Planning Permission in the UK? — Planning permission is the formal approval you need from your local council before making certain changes to a building or piece of land.
- What Is Permitted Development? — Permitted development rights allow certain building works and changes of use without the need to apply for planning permission.
- How Long Does Planning Permission Take? — Typical timelines for planning permission decisions in the UK, from submission to approval, and what can cause delays.