Leagrave, Bedfordshire Planning Applications
Recent planning applications near Leagrave, Bedfordshire.
Bedfordshire · England · settlement
Planning applications in Leagrave are administered by Luton Borough Council. View the full Luton Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.
About Leagrave
Leagrave, once a village, is now a suburb of Luton in Bedfordshire, situated in the town's north-western region. The council ward is defined by key boundaries, including Vincent Road, Torquay Drive, and High Street to the north, Roman Road and Stoneygate Road to the south, the M1 motorway to the west, and Marsh Road alongside Leagrave Park to the east. This area presents various opportunities for planning applications, given its mixed-use residential and commercial character.
Population: 12,910
District: Luton
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Town Insights
Property Prices
Average property sale price: £329,550 (based on 50 recent transactions from HM Land Registry).
Area Information
- Admin district: Luton
- Parliamentary constituency: Luton North
- LSOA: Luton 011E
Crime Statistics
0 crimes reported in 2026-05.
Flood Risk
No active flood warnings near Leagrave.
Keyword Scorecard
Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Leagrave.
- Ecology & Wildlife Constraints (keywords: bats, bat survey, bat roost, great crested newt, GCN...)
- Trees & Landscape (keywords: tree preservation order, TPO, arboricultural, tree survey, root protection area...)
- Flood & Drainage (keywords: flood zone 2, flood zone 3, flood risk assessment, FRA, surface water...)
- Heritage & Conservation (keywords: listed building, grade II, grade II*, grade I, conservation area...)
- Green Belt (keywords: green belt, inappropriate development, very special circumstances, openness)
- Highways & Access (keywords: visibility splays, highway authority objection, access arrangement, parking provision, transport statement...)
- Refusal & Risk Indicators (keywords: refusal, delegated refusal, appeal dismissed, overdevelopment, character and appearance...)
- Planning Process & Appeals (keywords: appeal lodged, appeal allowed, appeal dismissed, public inquiry, inspector)
Planning Activity Summary
Approval rates, average decision times, and application type distribution for Leagrave based on the last 24 months of planning data.
Nearby Applications
18 planning applications found near Leagrave.
- 26/00652/AMEND · Received: Thu 18 Jun 2026 · Validated: Fri 19 Jun 2026 - 20 Orchard Way Luton LU4 9LT
Erection of a two storey side/rear extension. Non-Material Amendment of planning permission 21/01786/FULHH dated 23rd December 2021 (A change to the step orientation to property frontage with hand rai
Status: Undecided | Council: Luton | Date: 2026-06-19 - - 20 Orchard Way Luton LU4 9LT
Erection of a two storey side/rear extension. Non-Material Amendment of planning permission 21/01786/FULHH dated 23rd December 2021 (Alterations to stairs and installation of handrail)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Luton | Date: 2026-06-18
View full details - 26/00617/LAWP · Received: Mon 08 Jun 2026 · Validated: Wed 17 Jun 2026 - 13 Grange Avenue Luton LU4 9AS
Certificate of lawfulness of proposed development - Alterations to roof from half hip to gable with rear/side dormer with juliette balcony and three front roof lights to facilitate a loft conversion
Status: Undecided | Council: Luton | Date: 2026-06-17 - 26/00237/FUL - 336 Oakley Road Luton LU4 9QD
Erection of single storey side/ rear and two storey rear extensions and change of use to 7 resident HMO (Sui-Generis) use.
Status: Undecided | Council: Luton | Date: 2026-04-01 - - 57 And 59 Lime Avenue Luton LU4 0EF
Work to trees - Repollard back to previous points of two Lime trees (T1 and T2)
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Luton | Date: 2026-02-20
View full details - - Tots Academy 140 High Street Leagrave Luton LU4 9LJ
Change of use from children's nursery to Special Educational Needs school.
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Luton | Date: 2026-02-16
View full details - - 57 Morgan Close Luton LU4 9GL
Works to trees - To fell a Norway Maple tree (T3) of E107/200
Status: Undecided | Type: Trees | Council: Luton | Date: 2026-01-26
View full details - - Lady Zia Wernher School Leagrave Strangers Way Luton LU4 9ND
Internal remodelling of the existing building along with minor elevation and fenestration changes and construction of two new extensions, parking, play and drop off area, to form Phase 2 of a new SEN
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Luton | Date: 2026-01-21
View full details - - The Orchard Centre Strangers Way Luton LU4 9ND
Development of Land for Residential Purposes - Erection of 48 residential units after demolition of existing Orchard Centre. Application for Approval of Reserved Matters relating to Appearance , Lands
Status: Permitted | Type: Amendment | Council: Luton | Date: 2026-01-14
View full details - - 66 Villiers Close Luton LU4 9FR
Erection of rear dormer to facilitate a loft conversion and single storey rear extension.
Status: Undecided | Type: Full | Council: Luton | Date: 2025-12-24
View full details - - 35 Mayne Avenue Luton LU4 9LR
Erection of a first floor rear extension
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Luton | Date: 2025-11-07
View full details - - 3 Imberfield Luton LU4 0EL
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. De
Status: Rejected | Type: Full | Council: Luton | Date: 2025-07-15
View full details - - The Orchard Centre Strangers Way Luton LU4 9ND
Development of Land for Residential Purposes - Erection of 48 residential units after demolition of existing Orchard Centre. Discharge of condition 13 (Remediation Method Statement) of Planning permis
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Luton | Date: 2025-02-14
View full details - - 56A Grange Avenue Luton LU4 9AU
Works to Tree: T1 Oak tree (Quercus Robur) crown reduction of the crown by approx 4m evenly throughout, shape to balance, reduce back from adjacent property by approx 2m, remove deadwood and raise low
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Luton | Date: 2025-02-03
View full details - - 6 High Street Leagrave Luton LU4 9LF
Request for a determination as to whether prior approval is required under Part 1 Class AA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 - Construction of 1 additional st
Status: Permitted | Council: Luton | Date: 2024-10-31
View full details - - 23 Mayne Avenue Luton LU4 9LR
Erection of a single storey front, side and rear extensions following demolition of existing converted garage and rear conservatory.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Luton | Date: 2024-09-11
View full details - - Front Of Properties 35 And 47 Lime Avenue, Luton LU4 0EF
Works to Trees: T1 Lime - Pollard by 3-4m back to previous to maintain canopy size and sever Ivy at base . T2 Lime- Pollard by 2-3m back to previous to maintain canopy size.
Status: Permitted | Type: Trees | Council: Luton | Date: 2024-09-06
View full details - - Oakley House 213 Oakley Road Luton LU4 9QH
Redevelopment of site to provide 65 dwellings comprising 26 houses (5 four bed, 13 three bed and 8 two bed) and 39 flats (30 two bed and 9 one bed) and associated works after demolition of existing bu
Status: Permitted | Type: Conditions | Council: Luton | Date: 2023-04-27
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A brief summary of Leagrave in Bedfordshire
Leagrave, once a village, is now a suburb of Luton in Bedfordshire, situated in the town's north-western region. The council ward is defined by key boundaries, including Vincent Road, Torquay Drive, and High Street to the north, Roman Road and Stoneygate Road to the south, the M1 motorway to the west, and Marsh Road alongside Leagrave Park to the east. This area presents various opportunities for planning applications, given its mixed-use residential and commercial character. The settlement has a population of approximately 12,910. It sits within the Luton district.
Property prices in Leagrave show an average sale price of £329,550, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.
There were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period. This makes Leagrave a particularly low-crime area.
Leagrave has one conservation area within its boundaries: No data available for publication by HE. Planning applications within or near this conservation area are subject to additional scrutiny to preserve the architectural and historic character of the area. Homeowners and developers should be aware that permitted development rights may be restricted.
Ecology & Nature Designations
The area around Leagrave includes 1 Ancient Woodland site; 1 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB): Chilterns. These designations may affect planning decisions, as proposals near protected sites require environmental impact assessment and may face additional restrictions.
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Planning Activity in Leagrave
In the last 24 months, 62 planning applications were submitted near Leagrave. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of 73 days.
This is below the national average of approximately 87%, which may reflect stricter local policies, sensitivity of the area, or higher levels of speculative applications. Pre-application advice is particularly worthwhile near Leagrave.
The average decision period of 73 days exceeds the 8-week target for minor applications but falls within the 13-week target for major schemes. Applicants should plan for approximately 11 weeks from submission to decision.
The most common application types near Leagrave were full planning applications (19), outline applications (5), tree works (5). Full planning applications account for 31% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.
In terms of development scale, 2 large-scale (major) developments, 8 medium-scale applications, 30 smaller schemes were submitted.
1 planning appeal was lodged, of which 1 was allowed and 0 were dismissed (100% success rate). This relatively high appeal success rate suggests that the local authority may be refusing some applications that the Planning Inspectorate considers acceptable.
Application Outcomes
- Approved: 23 applications
- Refused: 6 applications
- Withdrawn: 1 application
- Awaiting decision: 32 applications
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