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Change of use from restaurant with ancillary offices and stores (Class E(b)) to mixed-use drinking establishment with food, music and events (Sui Generis) on the ground floor and part first floor, including outdoor bar within existing seating area, commercial offices on part first floor (Class E(g)(i)), and installation of open timber canopy and security gates (retrospective). Discharge of conditions 7 (Noise Management Plan) and 8 (Management Plan) of Planning permission 25/01219/FUL dated 23rd December 2025.

3 Church Street Luton LU1 3JE

PER - Application PermittedReference: 26/00260/DOCLuton Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
PER - Application Permitted
Application type
Discharge of Multiple Conditions
Received
16 Mar 2026
Validated
16 Mar 2026
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Luton Borough Council

Application overview

Change of use from restaurant with ancillary offices and stores (Class E(b)) to mixed-use drinking establishment with food, music and events (Sui Generis) on the ground floor and part first floor, including outdoor bar within existing seating area, commercial offices on part first floor (Class E(g)(i)), and installation of open timber canopy and security gates (retrospective). Discharge of conditions 7 (Noise Management Plan) and 8 (Management Plan) of Planning permission 25/01219/FUL dated 23rd December 2025.

Proposal details

Reference
26/00260/DOC
Ward
SOUTH

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Application location

3 Church Street Luton LU1 3JE

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DocumentPublishedAction
Decision NoticeDecision Notice · PDF8 May 2026View
Case Officer ReportCase Officer Report · PDF8 May 2026View
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION COMMENTSComment - Consultee · PDF8 Apr 2026View
APPLICATION FORMApplication Form · PDF16 Mar 2026View
DC01 PLANNING CONDITION DISCHARGE SUBMISSIONCurrent Docs · PDF16 Mar 2026View

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