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Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates

8,487Searchable applications

196Recorded as pending

80%Approval rate · 7,876 approved or refused records

1,547Refused applications

6,329 approved · 1,547 refused · 318 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 11 Feb 2020 to 6 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 11 Oct 2026. Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.

Local planning information

Council sources checked 14 Sept 2026

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REF - Application Refused21/00999/FULHH
Erection of two storey front extension and single storey side and rear extensions
471 Dunstable Road Luton LU4 8DE
Received 13 Jul 2021
PER - Application Permitted21/01000/FULHH
Erection of rear outbuilding.
189 Cutenhoe Road Luton LU1 3NQ
Received 13 Jul 2021
PER - Application Permitted21/01001/FULHH
Erection of rear extension to garage to provide 3 storerooms
19 Greenways Luton LU2 8BL
Received 13 Jul 2021
Not Required21/01002/PARES
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. Depth 8.0m, Maximum height of extension 4.0m, Height to eaves 3.0m. (Detached)
100 Toddington Road Luton LU4 9DY
Received 9 Jul 2021
Not Required21/01003/PARES
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. Depth 6.0m, Maximum height of extension 4.0m, Height to eaves 3.0m.
65 Richmond Hill Luton LU2 7JQ
Received 9 Jul 2021
REF - Application Refused21/01004/COU
Conversion and change of use of a dwellinghouse to a nine person large HMO (Sui-Generis)
281 Dunstable Road Luton LU4 8BS
Received 13 Jul 2021
PER - Application Permitted21/01005/DOC
Outline planning application with all matters reserved except access for the demolition of existing buildings within the application boundary, erection of up to 110 residential dwellings and making good the newly exposed gable of the existing college building following demolition of adjoining structure at Barnfield College. Discharge of Conditions 2 (Landscaping), 5 (Full details of materials), 7 (Landscape Management Plan), 8 (Surface Water Drainage Scheme),9 (Detailed Site Investigation for Contaminated Land),11 (Travel Plan),13 (Phase II Intrusive Report and Remediation Scheme), 14 (External Lighting), 15 (Noise Assessment Report) and 16 (Boundary Treatment) of planning permission 20/00108/OUT dated 9th October 2020.
Barnfield College New Bedford Road Luton LU2 7BF
Received 13 Jul 2021
PER - Application Permitted21/01006/FULHH
Erection of single storey side and rear extension, single storey front extension and front canopy.
49 High Wood Close Luton LU1 5RZ
Received 13 Jul 2021
REF - Application Refused21/01007/MMAMD
Erection of one three-bedroom dwellinghouse attached to No. 25 and one detached two-bedroom bungalow with associated new driveway and five parking spaces. Minor material amendment of 18/00645/FUL dated 25th July 2018. (dwelling reduced in width)
25 Finsbury Road Luton LU4 9AH
Received 14 Jul 2021
WDN - Application Withdrawn21/01008/FUL
Retrospective planning permission for conversion and change of use of outbuilding to a two bed dwelling and additional fenestration.
26 Frederick Street Luton LU2 7QS
Received 14 Jul 2021
PER - Application Permitted21/01009/FUL
Installation of new extract fan within existing window opening at first floor level in connection with new restaurant within building (use permitted under Class E).
181 Marsh Road Luton LU3 2QG
Received 14 Jul 2021
REF - Application Refused21/01010/DOC
Development of Land for Residential Purposes - Erection of 8 three bedroom and 5 four bedroom house and associated works. Discharge of condition no.14 (surface water drainage scheme) and 15 (Pollution measures) of planning permission 16/00313/OUT dated 5th March 2017.
Petrol Station 116 - 124 Wingate Road Luton LU4 8PY
Received 14 Jul 2021
PER - Application Permitted21/01011/FULHH
Erection of single storey side and single storey rear extension.
28 Waller Avenue Luton LU4 9RP
Received 14 Jul 2021
REF - Application Refused21/01013/LAWP
Certificate of Lawfulness Proposed - Erection of rear dormer to facilitate loft conversion.
79 Eaton Valley Road Luton LU2 0SN
Received 14 Jul 2021
PER - Application Permitted21/01014/MMAMD
Erection of three storey building to provide 10 flats (6 x 2 bedroom and 4 x 1 bedroom flats) and a Class B1 (a) office on the ground floor following demolition of motorcycle showroom and workshops - Resubmission. Minor Material Amendment of planning permission 19/00748/FUL dated 26 March 2020. (Retrospective changes to the appearance of the dormer in rear elevations and rear fenestration details.)
123 - 135 Castle Street Luton LU1 3AL
Received 15 Jul 2021
REF - Application Refused21/01015/FULHH
Erection of first floor front and side extension and roof alteration to existing single storey rear element.
41 Lippitts Hill Luton LU2 7YN
Received 15 Jul 2021
PER - Application Permitted21/01016/ADV
Display of one Internally illuminated econoflex box sign (11570 x 4200mm), Two non illuminated retro frame box sign (5500 x 2505mm) and one non illuminated retro frame box sign (11450 x 775mm)
Unit 1 Chaul End Lane Luton LU4 8EZ
Received 15 Jul 2021
PER - Application Permitted21/01017/AMEND
Change of use of existing care home (Class C2) to flats (Class C3) comprising 1 x three bed flat, 6 x two bed and 2 x one-bed flats and erection of 2 storey side extension and an additional storey on part of the existing building, front dormer windows and roof alterations. Non - Material Amendments for planning permission 18/01886/FUL dated 12th September 2019. (Internal floor layout changes within the flats, one front dormer removed and replaced with 2 velux roof lights).
Ambleside 60 Hart Hill Drive Luton LU2 0AY
Received 15 Jul 2021
PER - Application Permitted21/01018/FUL
Conversion & change of use of garage to an annex with roof alterations from a flat roof to pitched roof and additional fenestration details.
47 Wheatfield Road Luton LU4 0TS
Received 15 Jul 2021
REF - Application Refused21/01019/DOC
Erection of 18 x 1 Bed units at rear of 27-37 Chapel Street. Discharge of Conditions 5 (Secure Entry System and External lighting), Condition 19 (Boundary Treatment), 20 (Landscaping Plan) and 21 (Cycle Storage) of planning permission 17/0449/FUL dated 15th March 2018
Rear Of 27-37 Chapel Street Luton LU1 5DA
Received 15 Jul 2021
PER - Application Permitted21/01020/FUL
External alterations including works to facilitate the creation of balconies and installation of doors at 5th and 6th floor levels, installation and replacement of residential entrance at ground floor level and associated works.
8 Alma Street Luton LU1 2PL
Received 15 Jul 2021
PER - Application Permitted21/01021/FULHH
Erection of rear outbuilding.
167 Old Bedford Road Luton LU2 7EG
Received 15 Jul 2021
PER - Application Permitted21/01022/FUL
Erection of a two storey seven bedroom house after demolition of existing dwellinghouse.
167 Old Bedford Road Luton LU2 7EG
Received 15 Jul 2021
PER - Application Permitted21/01023/FULHH
Erection of single storey rear extension.
44 Copthorne Luton LU2 8RJ
Received 16 Jul 2021

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These figures describe applications collected by PlanningTrack for Luton Borough Council, across all dates currently available. They are a partial dataset, rather than an authority-wide performance measure. The date range does not establish continuous historical coverage.

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