Biscot, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Biscot, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
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: £319,080 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Luton
- Parliamentary constituency: Luton North
- LSOA: Luton 003B
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-02.
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
19 planning applications found near Biscot.
- 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.
Status: Undecided | 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 - - 104 Bury Park Road Luton LU1 1HE
Change of use from Electronic shop (Class E) to a Laundrette (Class E)" with seating area and ironing services.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Luton | Date: 2025-05-06
View full details - - 102 Alexandra Avenue Luton LU3 1HJ
Erection of two storey front and side and single storey rear extensions, rear dormer windows to facilitate loft conversion following demolition of conservatory and existing garage along with side stor
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Luton | Date: 2025-04-28
View full details - - Greenfields Residential Home 30 Studley Road Luton LU3 1BB
Change of use of a care home (C2) to temporary supported accommodation (suigeneris) with alterations to fenestration and erection of ancillary office space. Discharge of condition 12 (Neighbour Liaiso
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Luton | Date: 2025-02-11
View full details - - 36 Alexandra Avenue Luton LU3 1HG
Erection of a single storey side/rear extension and one rear rooflight after demolition of existing two outbuildings.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Luton | Date: 2025-02-04
View full details - - Grass Verge Between 29 Leagrave Road And Birch Link Luton LU4 8HT
Proposed telecommunications installation - Installation of 20m slimline monopole pole supporting nine antennas two 300mm dishes, six equipment cabinets and associated ancillary equipment and works.
Status: Permitted | Type: Telecoms | Council: Luton | Date: 2025-01-22
View full details - - 90 Cromwell Road Luton LU3 1DN
Certificate of lawfulness of proposed use - Conversion and change of use of dwellinghouse to a four person House of Multiple occupation (HMO (Class C4).
Status: Rejected | Type: Outline | Council: Luton | Date: 2024-12-11
View full details - - Block B - 20-25 Gregories Close Luton LU3 1DL
Request for prior approval under Part 20 Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 - Construction of one additional floor (fourth floor) to provide 2 x 1 bedr
Status: Permitted | Council: Luton | Date: 2024-08-23
View full details - - 41 Biscot Road Luton LU3 1AH
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: 2024-01-31
View full details - - 50 Cromwell Road Luton LU3 1DN
Certificate of lawfulness of proposed use - Erection of a rear/side dormer to facilitate a loft conversion and two front rooflights.
Status: Permitted | Type: Outline | Council: Luton | Date: 2024-01-09
View full details - - 70 Argyll Avenue Luton LU3 1EQ
Erection of single storey rear extension.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Luton | Date: 2023-09-19
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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 £319,080, 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, 66 planning applications were submitted near Biscot. Of these, 78% were approved, with an average decision time of 70 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.
At 70 days on average, decisions near Biscot slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.
The most common application types near Biscot were full planning applications (31), outline applications (11), amendments (7). Full planning applications account for 47% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 11 medium-scale applications, 51 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.
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: 29 applications
- Refused: 8 applications
- Awaiting decision: 29 applications
Nearby Towns
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Related Planning Guides
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