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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
10,418Searchable applications
196Recorded as pending
80%Approval rate · 9,702 approved or refused records
1,926Refused applications

7,776 approved · 1,926 refused · 391 withdrawn. Received dates in our records: 28 Aug 2018 to 6 Oct 2026. Most recent record check: 14 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 Counts reflect the last collected status; some records may be out of date.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. WDN - Application Withdrawn23/01190/FUL

    Installation of one new multifunctional communication Street Hub

    Pavement Outside The Great Northern 63 Bute Street Luton LU1 2EY

    Received 11 Oct 2023
  2. PER - Application Permitted23/01192/LAWP

    Certificate of Lawfuness for Proposed Development - Conversion of garage to habitable room

    205 Old Bedford Road Luton LU2 7EH

    Received 11 Oct 2023
  3. PER - Application Permitted23/01194/FULHH

    Erection of single storey rear extension.

    10 Chester Avenue Luton LU4 9SF

    Received 12 Oct 2023
  4. PER - Application Permitted23/01195/FUL

    Change of use of a 6 person House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) Class C4 to a 7 person large HMO (Sui-Generis) with raising of the rear/side roof and addition of a rear/side dormer (retrospectively).

    39 Hazelbury Crescent Luton LU1 1DG

    Received 12 Oct 2023
  5. REF - Application Refused23/01196/FULHH

    Change of existing external brick finish to render finish.

    12 Fermor Crescent Luton LU2 9HT

    Received 12 Oct 2023
  6. PER - Application Permitted23/01197/DOC

    Erection of a three storey building containing 15 two bed flats after demolition of existing building. Discharge of condition 10 (Scheme to deal with Contamination) of Planning permission 22/00058/FUL dated 9th February 2023.

    7 North Street Luton

    Received 12 Oct 2023
  7. PER - Application Permitted23/01198/MMAMD

    Erection of 15 dwellinghouses (nine four-bedroom and six five-bedroom) with associated car parking and external works. (Resubmission). Minor material amendment of planning permission 19/01646/FUL dated 17th May 2021. (Ground Floor levels have changed. Building footprints have been increased to accommodate greater wall insulation. Location of blocks A, B and C have been adjusted due to the knock on effect of increasing the block sizes. Blocks D and E have been rotated to better align with the existing footpath, the position of these blocks have also been adjusted due to increasing each building footprint. Amendments to road layouts are to comply with highways guidance. Window sizes and fenestration have been amended for better consistency throughout. Window locations have been updated to suit amended internal room layouts.

    Land At Freemans Green Sherd Close Luton LU3 3LY

    Received 12 Oct 2023
  8. PER - Application Permitted23/01199/FUL

    Conversion and change of use of student accommodation (Sui Generis) to co-living accommodation (Sui Generis), together with construction of new entrance canopies added to existing buildings and alterations to parking provision, boundary treatments, lighting, cycle stores, bin stores, landscaping, public realm works, after demolition of existing on-site warden bungalow.

    Lea Halls Bute Street Luton

    Received 12 Oct 2023
  9. PER - Application Permitted23/01200/LAWE

    Certificate of lawfulness of existing development - commencement of works for application no: 08/01382/FUL.

    9 Upper George Street & 4 Dunstable Place Luton LU1 2RD

    Received 12 Oct 2023
  10. PER - Application Permitted23/01201/FUL

    Conversion and change of use of a light industrial building (Class B2) to a two bed dwelling with pitched roof including rooflight and external alterations to fenestration and associated works.

    11 Dordans Road Luton LU4 9BP

    Received 13 Oct 2023
  11. PER - Application Permitted23/01202/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 flexible industrial, storage and distribution uses (Use Classes (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. - Variation of Planning Condition Nos. 01, (Timescale FULL), 02 (Time scale OUTLINE) and 13 (Approved Plans) of Planning Permission Number: 21/01668/OUT dated 19th October 2022. Partial discharge of Conditions 06 (Surface water drainage - demolition) , 07 (Method statement - demolition), 10 (Contamination) and 11 (Construction and environmental management plan) of Planning Permission 23/00604/VARCON dated 29th September 2023

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

    Received 13 Oct 2023
  12. PER - Application Permitted23/01203/FULHH

    Erection of first floor side extension

    110 Edgewood Drive Luton LU2 8EX

    Received 13 Oct 2023
  13. PER - Application Permitted23/01204/FULHH

    Erection of a first floor side extension over existing garage.

    111 Rochford Drive Luton LU2 8ST

    Received 13 Oct 2023
  14. REF - Application Refused23/01205/HHFT

    Erection of first floor side extension - Resubmission (FAST TRACK APPLICATION)

    77 Blakeney Drive Luton LU2 7LB

    Received 13 Oct 2023
  15. PER - Application Permitted23/01207/FUL

    Erection of a first floor rear extension. (Resubmission)

    383 Dunstable Road Luton LU4 8BY

    Received 13 Oct 2023
  16. PER - Application Permitted23/01208/FULHH

    Erection of single storey rear extension.

    24 Egdon Drive Luton LU2 7AZ

    Received 13 Oct 2023
  17. PER - Application Permitted23/01209/AMEND

    Development of the vacant site to provide 380 residential units (Class C3) and flexible commercial floorspace (Class E/F) provision at ground floor level, with associated landscaping and amenity space, car and cycle parking, refuse storage, access and works. Non material amendment of planning permission 22/00195/FUL dated 11th October 2023. (amended description)

    Land Opposite Whitbread House Flowers Way Luton

    Received 13 Oct 2023
  18. REF - Application Refused23/01211/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 5.5m, Maximum height of extension 3.68m, Height to eaves 2.4m.

    6 Lamers Road Luton LU2 9BL

    Received 16 Oct 2023
  19. Unknown23/01212/PAOSPE

    Request for determination as to whether prior approval is required under Class J of Part 14 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) - Installation of rooftop solar PV system on Rothesay Nursery School and Children Centre roofs.

    Rothesay Nursery School And Childrens Centre 59 - 61 Rothesay Road Luton LU1 1RB

    Received 16 Oct 2023
  20. Unknown23/01213/PAOSPE

    Request for determination as to whether prior approval is required under Class J of Part 14 of Schedule 2 of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) - Installation of rooftop solar PV panels at Stopsley Primary School.

    Stopsley Community Primary School Hitchin Road Luton LU2 7UG

    Received 16 Oct 2023
  21. PER - Application Permitted23/01214/HHFT

    Erection of a rear dormer and three front rooflights to facilitate a loft conversion. Fast track.

    13 Mixes Hill Road Luton LU2 7TX

    Received 16 Oct 2023
  22. REF - Application Refused23/01215/FULHH

    Erection of two storey side/rear extension (Resubmission)

    129 Tenby Drive Luton LU4 9BL

    Received 16 Oct 2023
  23. Not Required23/01216/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.

    22 St Winifreds Avenue Luton LU3 1QT

    Received 16 Oct 2023
  24. PER - Application Permitted23/01217/FULHH

    Erection of a single storey rear extension.

    35 St Mildreds Avenue Luton LU3 1QP

    Received 16 Oct 2023

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