Beecroft, Bedfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Beecroft, Bedfordshire.

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Town Insights

Property Prices

Average property sale price: £330,051 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).

Area Information

• Admin district: Central Bedfordshire
• Parliamentary constituency: Luton South and South Bedfordshire
• LSOA: Central Bedfordshire 032B

Crime Statistics

151 crimes reported in 2026-03.

Crime Breakdown

• violent-crime: 69
• anti-social-behaviour: 30
• public-order: 13
• criminal-damage-arson: 8
• burglary: 7
• vehicle-crime: 7
• other-theft: 6
• drugs: 4
• other-crime: 3
• theft-from-the-person: 2
• possession-of-weapons: 1
• shoplifting: 1

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

10 planning applications found near Beecroft.

1. - 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: Undecided | Type: Outline | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2026-03-06
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2. - 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
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3. - 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
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4. - 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
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5. 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
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6. - 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
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7. - 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
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8. - 3 Aidans Close, Dunstable, LU6 1TY
   Single storey rear conservatory
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-07-16
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9. - 71 Wolseley Drive, Dunstable, LU6 1FH
   Two storey side extension
   Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Central Bedfordshire | Date: 2025-02-23
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10. - 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
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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 £330,051, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

The Beecroft area recorded 151 crimes in the most recent reporting period. As with any urban or suburban area, prospective residents may wish to review the detailed crime breakdown for further context.

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.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Beecroft planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

Planning Activity in Beecroft

In the last 24 months, 37 planning applications were submitted near Beecroft. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 62 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 62 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 (20), outline applications (11), other applications (4). Full planning applications account for 54% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

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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.