Planning applications in Luton Borough Council
Approved
78%
of 46 decided applications
Typical time to a decision
56
days from validation, over 47 decisions
Registered in the last 90 days
167
47 decided in that time
#54 of 56 for share approved#48 of 59 for speedAll councils we read: 92% approved
In short
Of 46 decided applications we have read at Luton Borough Council in the last two years, 78% were approved.
That is number 54 of the 56 councils we have published a rate for.
A decision typically takes 56 days from validation.
Where we have read the decision notice, the reason most often given for refusal is other reasons (43% of 7 notices).
Written automatically from the figures on this page. It adds nothing the numbers do not show. It describes this council's record and does not predict any single application.
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How does Luton Borough Council treat your kind of scheme?
We have read too few decided advertisements and signage at Luton Borough Council to publish a rate yet (we need 10). Across the 56 councils with figures it is 86% approved, from 58 decisions.
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See it on a real applicationWhat Luton Borough Council approves, by kind of scheme
Only kinds with at least 10 decided applications are shown.
- new homes82% approved · 28 decided · 56 days
Why Luton Borough Council refuses
From 7 decision notices we have read (all kinds of application). A notice can give more than one reason.
Other reasons · 43% of refusals
“(s):- 1 The proposed change of use of the property from a single family dwelling (Class C3) to a sui generis 11 -bedroom large House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) as indicated on drawing nos. HD00308 -PL005-Rev C, HD00308 -PL006-Rev C, HD00308 -PL007- Rev B, HD00308 -PL008-Rev C, HD00308 -PL009-Rev B, and HD00308 -PL010”
Design and character · 29% of refusals
“(s):- 1 The development, as indicated on plan numbers 262501, PL01, PL02 and PL03, by reason of the full width span, increased depth and flat roofed massing of the first floor rear extension, he proposal would significantly alter the original rear elevation and roof form in a manner that appears awkward, contrived and ”
Recent activity
Applications registered per week, last 12 weeks
Most common kinds in the last 90 days
- new homes72
- extensions and alterations34
- changes of use20
- demolition19
Latest applications in Luton Borough Council
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Sylam Close Garage Block Sylam Close Luton
26/01128/AMEND · registered 4 Nov 2026
Erection of a three storey building comprising 2 three bed apartments and 4 two bed maisonettes with associated car parks and external works after demolition of
212 Old Bedford Road Luton LU2 7HP
26/01122/LAWPFT · registered 2 Nov 2026
Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Development - Erection of single-storey domestic outbuilding, rear boundary fencing and sliding access gate - FAST TRACK
Butterfield Great Marlings Luton LU2 8DL
26/01118/DOC · registered 30 Oct 2026
Development of land for mixed use development - Outline Planning Application, with all matters reserved, for the delivery of flexible commercial units (Class E(
Butterfield Great Marlings Luton LU2 8DL
26/01117/DOC · registered 30 Oct 2026
Development of land for mixed use development - Outline Planning Application, with all matters reserved, for the delivery of flexible commercial units (Class E(
26/01064/MMAMD
26/01064/MMAMD
Land Off Caddington Road Luton Bedfordshire LU1 4LB
26/01111/SECMOD · registered 28 Oct 2026
Erection of 98 two bedroom flats and 3 one bedroom flats with associated access, underground car parking and landscaping. To request to modify a S106 Obligation
Set Luton Borough Council against another council
Where Luton Borough Council sits
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Nearby councils
- North Hertfordshire District Council · 98% approved · 50 decided
- Hertsmere Borough Council · 96% approved · 23 decided
- Bedford Borough Council · 100% approved · 14 decided
- London Borough of Brent · 86% approved · 119 decided
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Questions people ask about Luton Borough Council
- What is the planning approval rate in Luton Borough Council?
- Of 46 decided applications we have read at Luton Borough Council in the last two years, 78% were approved. Withdrawn and unclear outcomes are not counted. These are the applications we have read, not the council's full archive.
- How long does Luton Borough Council take to decide a planning application?
- The typical time from validation to decision is 56 days, across 47 decisions we have read.
- Why does Luton Borough Council refuse planning applications?
- Where we have read the decision notice, the reason most often given is other reasons, in 43% of 7 notices.
Where these figures come from
Worked out from 209 applications we have read from Luton Borough Council's own public planning register, with decisions between 7 October 2026 and 6 November 2026. Last read 6 November 2026. A rate needs at least 10 decided applications. Withdrawn and unclear outcomes are not counted, and neither are discharges of conditions, minor amendments, certificates of lawfulness or prior-approval notices, which are not decisions on a scheme. These are the applications we have read, not the council's full archive. The council's own record is the official source — its planning register. Planning data is public sector information under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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