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House prices in Luton Borough Council: average £284,946, +0.5% over 12 months (UK House Price Index, July 2026)

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Frequently asked questions

How many planning applications has Luton Borough Council received?
Luton Borough Council received 1,589 planning applications in the last 24 months. The approval rate is 79%.
How long does Luton Borough Council take to decide applications?
Luton Borough Council takes an average of -426 days to decide planning applications. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for householder and minor applications, and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate for Luton Borough Council?
Luton Borough Council approves 79% of planning applications, against 87% nationally.
How do I object to a planning application in Luton Borough Council?
Submit your representation to Luton Borough Council during the public consultation period, typically 21 days from when the application was publicised. Planning Signal shows the consultation deadline for each application and links directly to the Luton Borough Council planning portal.
Can I appeal a Luton Borough Council planning decision?
Yes. If Luton Borough Council refuses your application, you can appeal to the Planning Inspectorate. 827 appeals were lodged against Luton Borough Council decisions in the last 24 months, with a 32% success rate.

Planning data sourced from Luton Borough Council planning portal · Statistics based on the last 24 months

About Luton Borough Council Planning Authority

Track every planning application and planning permission decision in the Luton Borough Council area. View live status, browse proposals by postcode, and get free email alerts for new developments. Updated daily from the council planning portal.

Luton Borough Council, serving the town of Luton in Bedfordshire, is the local authority responsible for planning and development in the area. Established in 1850, the council has undergone several reforms and has operated as a unitary authority since 1997, combining the roles of both district and county councils. This structure allows for streamlined decision-making regarding planning applications and local governance. The council is currently led by Hazel Simmons (Labour), who has held the position since 22 May 2007. The council comprises 48 councillors serving 4 years terms, with the most recent election held on 4 May 2023.

The council area encompasses 24 towns and villages, including Luton. Use the planning application search above to find proposals across these communities by postcode.

In the last 24 months, Luton Borough Council received 1,589 planning applications. Of these, 79% were approved, with an average decision time of -426 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (305), discharge of conditions (165), outline applications (98). 46 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

827 planning appeals were lodged against Luton Borough Council decisions, of which 240 were allowed and 510 were dismissed (32% success rate).

Residents and developers can search all planning permission and permitted development applications for Luton Borough Council above. To comment or object to a live application, visit the Luton Borough Council planning portal directly. Planning Signal links to the original submission for every application listed.