Planning applications in LU1
We hold 1,780 planning applications for the LU1 postcode area, 242 of them submitted in the past year. 83% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 58 days. The area is covered by Central Bedfordshire, Luton, Dacorum.
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Recent applications in LU1
Erection of a two storey front and three and four storey side/rear extensions to create 32 rooms for student accommodation on the upper floors, change of use of ground floor to restaurant and takeaway with installation of rear/side extraction flue and gates to loading and service bay and refuse area and alterations to fenestration
Erection of a four storey building and additonal two storeys on existing 43 and 51 Adelaide Street to provide an additional 10 flats (8 x two bed and 2 x one bed) with alterations to fenestration and associated amenity space
Demolition of existing dwelling No. 4 Seymour Avenue and existing garage block to the west of the site and the erection of two and half storey building to provide 3 flats (2 x 2 bed and 1 x1 bed) with associated amenity space and surface parking area. Discharge of condition 14 (Noise Assessment & Acoustic Detail Report) of Planning permission 25/00548/FUL dated 21 November 2025.
Installation of cladding and external facade system remediation works together with associated insulation, fire stopping and ancillary works after removal of existing external wall materials.
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 6.00m, Maximum height of extension 3.00m, Height to eaves 3.00m.
Relocation and display of an internally illuminated (partly) free standing totem sign.
Request for a determination as to whether prior approval is required under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 - Change of use from existing commercial business (Class E) to provide 12 new residential apartments (Class C3) on upper floors of building. Discharge of conditions 4 (Construction Environment Management Plan), and 5 (Acoustic Design) of Planning permission 26/00580/PAEDWE dated 11 August 2026.
Erection of a lightweight building, without permanent foundations, ancillary to the existing main building.
Installation of an external plant (HVAC) to facilitate restaurant. Discharge of condition 3 (Maintenance and Cleaning Schedule) of Planning permission 26/00600/FUL dated 7 August 2026.
Fast track - Certificate of lawfulness of proposed use - Change of use of residential (C3) to a 5 person House in Multiple Occupation (C4) Retrospective.
Fast Track - Certificate of lawfulness of proposed use - Change of use of residential (C3) to a 4 person House in Multiple Occupation (C4) Retrospective.
Demolition of existing dwelling and 2 outbuildings. Erection of a 4 bedroom replacement dwelling with rear first floor balcony and rear roof solar panels
Change of use from hair salon (Class E) to laundrette. Discharge of conditions 4 (Enhanced Sound Insulation) and 5 (Anti-vibration measures) of Planning permission 26/00142/FUL dated 14 April 2026.
Works to Trees in Conservation Area: Willow tree to cut back to boundary overhanging rear car park of school
Erection of a single storey rear extension to form an accessible bedroom and bathroom together with rear access ramp with roof canopy over.
Erection of a rear dormer and two front rooflights to facilitate a loft conversion. Removal of condition 4 (use class restriction) of planning permission 26/00124/FULHH dated 22nd July 2026.
Erection of a one bed dwellinghouse.
Works to trees - Cut back 3m of trees (T1 - Elder, T2 - Beech, T3 - Norway Maple, T4 - Buddlea, T5 - Ash, T6 - Beech, G1 - Sycamore, G2 - Hazel)
Alterations to front elevation, and erection of front and side boundary walls/fence and staircase (retrospective)
Erection of single storey front, side and rear extensions together with alterations to the scale and design of the existing rear extension.
Conversion and change of use from dwellinghouse (Class C3a ) to residential children's home for four children aged 8 to 17 years old (Class C2) supporting by 24 hr staffing.
Erection of 17 dwellinghouses (14 three-bedroom and 3 two-bedroom), together with 20 on-site parking spaces, amenity area and associated works. Resubmission. Discharge of conditions 4 (Landscaping Details), 6 (Boundary Treatment), 7 (Security Measures), 9 (Waste & Recycling), 10 (External Lighting), 11 (Renewable Energy), 13 (Fire Hydrant) and 22 (Site Management Plan) of Planning permission 23/00129/FUL dated 30 June 2025.
Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed development - Erection of rear dormer window with French doors and three front rooflights to facilitate loft conversion. - (Retrospective)
Erection of single front, side and rear extension - Non Material Amendment to Planning Permission No. 25/00596/FULHH datted 26th Septermber 2025 - (Replacing window with a door in the front and rear elevation ground floor)
Installation of a commercial kitchen extraction and ventilation system to the rear
Erection of a single storey rear extension.
Erection of a rear dormer and balcony with privacy screening.
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed to replace rear flat roof with pitched roof including roof lights
Erection of outbuilding.
Refurbishment, extension and conversion of the vacant first and second floors to provide 18 self-contained studio apartments, together with external alterations, a new rear stair and lift core, cycle parking, refuse storage and private outdoor amenity space.
Conversion and change of use of two 2 one bed flats (Retrospective) to 1 three bed flat.
Retrospective application for an Outbuilding with one rooflight.
Erection of single storey front, side and rear extension after demolition of existing single storey side extension. - Non-Material Amendments to Planning Permission No. 24/01306/FULHH dated 7th April 2026 - (Amendments to front elevation, reduction in size of an existing window opening to new external door, providing access to side extension. Addition of two sky lights on the side extension and removal of internal door).
Erection of single and two storey rear/side and first floor rear extensions with balcony, front dormer over garage and alterations to fenestration. Erection of front boundary wall and gate and hard standing for parking. Discharge of condition 7 (Tree Survey Plan) of Planning permission 26/00140/FULHH dated 15 May 2026.
Prior Notification of Householder Extension: Single storey rear extension, 5m beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling, maximum height of 3.50m & 2.40m to the eaves.
Erection of two front and two rear rooflights to facilitate a loft conversion & conversion to part of garage to kitchen and alterations to fenestration
Installation of combined defibrillator and bleed kit cabinet to front external wall of Nationwide Building Society branch.
Erection of single storey front, side and rear extensions following the removal of the existing rear storage/utility room.
Redevelopment to provide 45 apartments in two blocks comprising 36 two-bedroom and 9 one-bedroom apartments with new access onto Holly Street, car parking, amenity areas and associated works after demolition of existing offices and cash and carry warehouse. Discharge of condition 24 (Renewable Energy) of Planning permission 24/00071/FUL dated 10 October 2024.
Erection of single storey rear extension. Minor material amendment of planning permission 26/00382/FULHH dated 29th June 2026. (Inclusion of a flank wall window)
Hybrid planning application for a development comprising: Full details of a new self-storage unit (Use Class B8) and Outline application (All matters reserved, except access) for residential units (Use Class C3) landscaping, public realm improvements, access alterations, car and cycle parking. Discharge of condition Part 2 (Biodiversity) of Planning permission 24/01199/HYBRID dated 30 January 2026.
Erection of front boundary wall and access gate to replace existing.
Conversion & change of use from office to residential with erection of two additional storeys and external alterations including balconies/terraces and fenestration to create 16 flats (6 one bed & 10 two bed). Discharge of conditions 5 (Materials), 6 (Surface Water Drainage) and 16 (Noise Assessment) of Planning permission 23/00564/FUL dated 16 January 2025.
Construction of 186 residential units with 126 car parking spaces and 276 secure cycle spaces including a new road connection at Dallow Road and pedestrian access between Dallow Road and Clifton Road and associated landscaping. Variation of condition No. 2 of planning permission no. 18/01833/FUL dated 14th July 2020. (Seeking approval to replace the approved drawings with revised plans reflecting proposed design changes). Non Material amendment of planning permission 25/00478/MMAMD dated 16th June 2026 (Changes to the colour of cladding the panels)
Certificate of lawfulness of existing use - Conversion and change of use from a dwellinghouse to a nine person house of multiple occupation (HMO) (Class Sui - generis)
Excavating and infill of rear garden to lower and raise garden level. (Retrospective)
Hybrid planning application for a development comprising: Full details of a new self-storage unit (Use Class B8) and Outline application (All matters reserved, except access) for residential units (Use Class C3) landscaping, public realm improvements, access alterations, car and cycle parking. Discharge of conditions 6 (Construction Environmental Method Statement), 22 (Surface Water) and 24 (Substance Storage Report) of Planning permission 24/01199/HYBRID dated 30 January 2026.
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 6.00m, Maximum height of extension 3.00m, Height to eaves 3.00m.
Installation of an external plant (HVAC) to facilitate restaurant
Change of use from C2 (care home) to C3 (residential) to create 9 flats (4x1 bed, 4x2 bed and 1x3 bed) erection of single storey side and single storey rear extension and associated works, including replacement trees. Minor Material Amendment of planning permission 23/00388/FUL dated 7th December 2023 (External design change to position of front wall of flat 1 and change from ground floor flat roof to incorporate hip crown)