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Luton Borough Council
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Explore collected planning applications and decisions for Luton Borough Council. Search an address, application reference or proposal to find a record.

Collected application statistics

Collected records · All available dates
9,204Searchable applications
198Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 8,548 approved or refused records
1,705Refused applications

6,843 approved · 1,705 refused · 340 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 17 Oct 2019 to 6 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 13 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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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  1. PER - Application Permitted22/01420/FULHH

    Erection of single storey rear extension and alterations to fenestration to facilitate the conversion of the garage into a habitable room, following demolition of existing rear conservatory (Retrospective)

    77 Villiers Close Luton LU4 9FR

    Received 7 Nov 2022
  2. PER - Application Permitted22/01421/FULHH

    Erection of a single-storey, pitched roof summerhouse (outbuilding) to the rear of the garden

    28 Lynwood Avenue Luton LU2 7TY

    Received 7 Nov 2022
  3. Not Required22/01424/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.

    92 Newark Road Luton LU4 8LF

    Received 3 Nov 2022
  4. Not Required22/01425/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.

    44 Wilsden Avenue Luton LU1 5HP

    Received 5 Nov 2022
  5. REF - Application Refused22/01426/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 3.0m, Height to eaves 3.0m.

    12 Westlecote Gardens Luton LU2 7DR

    Received 5 Nov 2022
  6. PER - Application Permitted22/01427/FULHH

    Erection of single storey rear extension.

    98 Connaught Road Luton LU4 8ER

    Received 7 Nov 2022
  7. PER - Application Permitted22/01428/FUL

    Conversion and change of use from a 5 bed dwellinghouse (Class C3) to childrens care home (Class C2 residential institution ) for up to five children.

    49 The Avenue Luton LU4 9AF

    Received 7 Nov 2022
  8. WDN - Application Withdrawn22/01429/FULHH

    Erection of two storey side and rear extension, single storey rear extension and single storey front extension.

    91 Watermead Road Luton LU3 2TF

    Received 7 Nov 2022
  9. WDN - Application Withdrawn22/01430/FUL

    Erection of a five storey block of 28 flats comprising 7 three-bedroom, 20 two-bedroom and 1 one-bedroom flats

    Land Between 37 And 53 John Street Luton

    Received 7 Nov 2022
  10. PER - Application Permitted22/01431/AMEND

    Partial redevelopment of the Hospital site comprising the erection of an Acute Services Block (ASB) and Ward Block (WB) with Lift Link (LL), together with the redevelopment of the Lewsey Road Car Park to comprise the erection of a multi-level car park (MLCP) with secure cycle parking and facilities block, both with associated engineering works and landscaping and following the demolition of existing buildings and structures. Non material amendment of planning permission 20/01541/MMAMD dated 19th February 2021. (various amendments)

    Luton And Dunstable Hospital Lewsey Road Luton LU4 0DZ

    Received 7 Nov 2022
  11. PER - Application Permitted22/01432/TEMP

    Erection of single storey portable building for a short term to house a P.C.N hub (Primary Care network) to include offices for administration staff, a meeting/training room, a clinical room and a phlebotomy room.

    The Oakley Surgery 1 Addington Way Luton LU4 9FJ

    Received 7 Nov 2022
  12. Not Required22/01433/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 5.00m, Maximum height of extension 2.50m, Height to eaves 2.50m.

    109 Whipperley Way Luton LU1 5LE

    Received 3 Nov 2022
  13. PER - Application Permitted22/01434/DOC

    Hybrid planning application comprising: Outline planning application (all matters reserved except access) for the demolition of the existing buildings and the redevelopment of the site to provide up to 116,000 sqm of flexible industrial, storage and distribution uses (Use Classes E(g)(iii)/B2/B8) and associated access, servicing, parking and landscaping; and Full planning application for the proposed site accesses and landscaping along the site's frontage with Luton Road. - Discharge of Condition Nos. 06 (Surface Water Drainage) , 07 (Method Statement), 10 (Contamination Site Investigation) and 11 (Construction and Environmental Management) of Planning Permission No. 21/01668/OUT dated 19th October 2022

    Land Adj To Progress Way Vauxhall Aftersales Warehouse Luton LU4 9TR

    Received 8 Nov 2022
  14. PER - Application Permitted22/01435/DOC

    Erection of 32 dwellings comprising of 4 bedroom town houses and 8 garages on existing car park. Discharge of Condition 8 (Travel Plan) of planning permission 19/00925/FUL dated 11th June 2020.

    Car Park Taylor Street Luton LU2 0EY

    Received 8 Nov 2022
  15. REF - Application Refused22/01436/DOC

    Erection of freestanding timber pergola with a polycarbonate roof. Festoon lighting to both patio areas. New timber entrance arbour to the existing pedestrian access on Labrurnum Grove and extended paving to the patio area and fencing to the existing smoking solution. Discharge of Condition No. 5 (Noise management plan) of planning permission 21/01722/FUL dated 25th August 2022.

    The Jolly Milliner 121 Icknield Way Luton LU3 2BX

    Received 8 Nov 2022
  16. REF - Application Refused22/01437/FULHH

    Construction of a vehicle crossover

    94 Stockingstone Road Luton LU2 7NF

    Received 8 Nov 2022
  17. PER - Application Permitted22/01438/LAWP

    Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Development - Erection of rear outbuilding, change from hip to gable loft conversion with rear dormer window with two front rooflights

    3 Poplars Close Luton LU2 8AE

    Received 8 Nov 2022
  18. PER - Application Permitted22/01439/ADV

    Display of two fascia signs (one above door and one above shutter)

    Unit 9 Trade City Kingsway Luton LU1 1FW

    Received 8 Nov 2022
  19. PER - Application Permitted22/01441/FULHH

    Erection of single storey rear extension

    228 Beechwood Road Luton LU4 9RB

    Received 8 Nov 2022
  20. WDN - Application Withdrawn22/01443/DOC

    Removal of existing temporary building and storage containers and the erection of two storey new buildings to provide offices (Class E)Discharge of Condition 3 (material details) and Condition 6 (land contamination) of planning permission 21/00358/FUL dated 20 August 2021

    Unit 7 Imperial Court Laporte Way Luton LU4 8FE

    Received 9 Nov 2022
  21. PER - Application Permitted22/01444/DOC

    Erection of commercial unit comprising 7,897 sqm (GIA) of flexible Use Class B2 and B8 floorspace, together with parking, landscaping, access, lighting and other associated works. - Discharge of Condition No. 4 (External Materials) of Planning Permission No. 21/01559/FUL dated 26th July 2022

    910 Butterfield Great Marlings Luton LU2 8DL

    Received 9 Nov 2022
  22. PER - Application Permitted22/01445/DOC

    Erection of commercial unit comprising 7,897 sqm (GIA) of flexible Use Class B2 and B8 floorspace, together with parking, landscaping, access, lighting and other associated works. - Discharge of Condition No. 06 (Landscaping) of Planning Permission No. 21/01559/FUL dated 26th July 2022

    910 Butterfield Great Marlings Luton LU2 8DL

    Received 9 Nov 2022
  23. PER - Application Permitted22/01446/DOC

    Request for a determination as to whether prior approval is required under Part 3 Class O of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 - Change of use from office(s) (B1(a)) to (C3) residential. (Class O). 15 x 1 and 2 bedroom flats. Discharge of Condition 5 (Acoustic design) of planning permission 21/00912/PACOM dated 26th August 2021.

    72 Chapel Street Luton LU1 5DA

    Received 10 Nov 2022
  24. PER - Application Permitted22/01447/FUL

    Erection of an attached two bedroom dwelling house and a front porch to the existing dwelling

    52 Blackthorn Drive Luton LU2 8EE

    Received 10 Nov 2022

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