Biscot, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Biscot, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Biscot are administered by Luton Borough Council. View the full Luton Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Biscot
Biscot is a vibrant area of Luton, located near the town centre within the Luton district of Bedfordshire, England. It is bordered by Montrose Avenue to the north, the Midland Main Line to the west, and the A6 to the east, making it a key location for potential planning applications and developments within the region.
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £329,550 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Luton
- Parliamentary constituency: Luton North
- LSOA: Luton 003E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Biscot.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Biscot.
- 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 Biscot based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
32 planning applications found near Biscot.
- 26/00605/LAWE · Received: Mon 08 Jun 2026 · Validated: Thu 02 Jul 2026 - First & Second Floor 27 George Street Luton
Certificate of lawfulness of existing use - Conversion of existing 3 flats (C3) to a nine person House in Multiple Occupation (C4).
Status: Undecided | Council: Luton | Date: 2026-07-02 - 26/00641/FULHH · Received: Tue 16 Jun 2026 · Validated: Fri 26 Jun 2026 - 28 Marlborough Road Luton LU3 1EF
Erection of a single storey rear/side extension with changes to fenestration.
Status: Undecided | Council: Luton | Date: 2026-06-26 - 26/00640/DOC · Received: Tue 16 Jun 2026 · Validated: Wed 24 Jun 2026 - Victoriana 6 Lansdowne Road Luton LU3 1EE
Request for Prior Approval - Demolition of all buildings outlined in red on the site and location plans under the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (as ame
Status: Undecided | Council: Luton | Date: 2026-06-24 - 26/00549/FULHH · Received: Mon 25 May 2026 · Validated: Tue 02 Jun 2026 - 47 Blenheim Crescent Luton LU3 1HB
Erection of a two storey side and a single storey side and rear extensions.
Status: Undecided | Council: Luton | Date: 2026-06-02 - 26/00479/FULHH · Received: Wed 06 May 2026 · Validated: Tue 26 May 2026 - 38 Marlborough Road Luton LU3 1EF
Erection of a two storey side extension with rear dormer, single storey rear extension, front/side porch, extension of existing rear dormer and alterations to fenestration
Status: Undecided | Council: Luton | Date: 2026-05-26 - 26/00339/FULHH · Received: Fri 03 Apr 2026 · Validated: Thu 21 May 2026 - 108 New Bedford Road Luton LU3 1DE
Erection of 2 bedroom detached annexe to the rear of the property - Retrospective
Status: Undecided | Council: Luton | Date: 2026-05-21 - 26/00489/LAWPFT · Received: Thu 07 May 2026 · Validated: Tue 19 May 2026 - Parks Department Contract Office Wardown Park Old Bedford Road Luton LU2 7HA
Certificate of lawfulness of proposed development - Restoration of lake area. Fast track
Status: Undecided | Council: Luton | Date: 2026-05-19 - 26/00497/DOC · Received: Mon 11 May 2026 · Validated: Tue 19 May 2026 - 9 Marlborough Road Luton LU3 1EF
Conversion and change of use from a 5 bedroom dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a children's care home (Class C2 residential institution) for up to four children. Discharge of condition 4 (Management Plan)
Status: Undecided | Council: Luton | Date: 2026-05-19 - - Sylam Close Garage Block Sylam Close Luton
Erection of a three storey building comprising 2 three bed apartments and 4 two bed maisonettes with associated car parks and external works after demolition of five garages. Variation of the wording
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Luton | Date: 2026-04-22
View full details - - Bute Street Shoppers Car Park Church Street Luton
Proposed mixed use development, comprising of residential units, multi-purpose music and community space, food court, commercial space, retail space, cycle hub, associated soft and hard landscaping, p
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Luton | Date: 2026-04-02
View full details - 26/00144/FULHH - 52 Holland Road Luton LU3 1JJ
Erection of first floor side and rear extension with undercroft and rear dormer with three front rooflights to facilitate a loft conversion and alterations to fenestration
Status: Undecided | Council: Luton | Date: 2026-03-26 - - 19 Gregories Close Luton LU3 1DL
Erection of a single storey infill extension underneath existing Blocks B to create one (1) two-bedroom residential unit. Discharge of conditions 6 (Phase 1 investigation report), 7 (Validation report
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Luton | Date: 2026-02-24
View full details - - 34 Studley Road Luton LU3 1BB
Certificate of lawfulness of existing use - Use of the first and second floors of the building as seven flats (1 x three bed, 3 x two bed and 3 x one bed).
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Luton | Date: 2026-02-10
View full details - - 52 Holland Road Luton LU3 1JJ
Erection of first floor side and rear extension with undercroft and rear dormer with three front rooflights to facilitate a loft conversion and alterations to fenestration
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Luton | Date: 2026-02-09
View full details - - 6 Carlton Crescent Luton LU3 1EN
Request for a determination as to whether prior approval is required under Part 1 Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 - Single storey rear extension. De
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Luton | Date: 2026-02-04
View full details - - 5 Cromwell Hill Luton LU2 7PY
Erection of first floor side/rear extension and roof alterations
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Luton | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 106 Argyll Avenue Luton LU3 1EH
Erection of two storey side and single storey rear extension and a front porch.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Luton | Date: 2025-12-23
View full details - - 213 - 217 Dunstable Road Luton
Installation of new shopfront windows and entrance door at rear to include a new external condenser to replace an existing condenser and four new louvres and some internal changes. Discharge of condit
Status: Undecided | Type: Conditions | Council: Luton | Date: 2025-10-10
View full details - - 49 Alexandra Avenue Luton LU3 1HE
Erection of a single storey rear extension and conversion of existing garage into an annex, including internal layout reconfiguration of the ground floor and additional windows to the side of existing
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Luton | Date: 2025-09-30
View full details - - 26 Carlton Close Luton LU3 1ER
Erection of a single storey rear extension with changes to fenestration.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Luton | Date: 2025-08-04
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A brief summary of Biscot in Bedfordshire
Biscot is a vibrant area of Luton, located near the town centre within the Luton district of Bedfordshire, England. It is bordered by Montrose Avenue to the north, the Midland Main Line to the west, and the A6 to the east, making it a key location for potential planning applications and developments within the region.
Property prices in Biscot show an average sale price of £329,550, 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 Biscot a particularly low-crime area.
Biscot has 4 conservation areas within its boundaries: Rothesay, Town Centre, Plaiters Lea, High Town. Planning applications within or near these conservation areas 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 Biscot includes 1 Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): Dallow Downs and Winsdon Hill SSSI. 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, Biscot 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 Biscot
In the last 24 months, 96 planning applications were submitted near Biscot. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 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 Biscot.
The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Biscot were full planning applications (31), outline applications (12), discharge of conditions (11). Full planning applications account for 32% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 1 large-scale (major) development, 15 medium-scale applications, 51 smaller schemes were submitted.
3 planning appeals were lodged, of which 0 were allowed and 3 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: 31 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Awaiting decision: 57 applications
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Related Planning Guides
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