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Planning in Leagrave

Approved
77%
85 of 109 decided
Decision time
about 1 week
on average

Applications within 1 km of the centre of Leagrave in the last 24 months, from Luton Borough Council's planning register.

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Around Leagrave

Postcode districts

LU4 233 applications in the last 12 monthsLU3 289 applications in the last 12 months

Applications in each district in the last 12 months.

Planning authority: Luton Borough Council

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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. 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 are currently no active flood warnings for the Leagrave area, indicating a relatively low flood risk at present. This is a positive factor for both existing residents and those considering property purchases or new developments.

In terms of safety, there were no crimes reported in the immediate area during the most recent reporting period (May 2026). This makes Leagrave a particularly low-crime area, which is often reflected in its desirability and property values.

The area around Leagrave has 2 nature designations nearby, which may affect how planning applications are assessed.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Leagrave planning applications can be searched by entering a local postcode above. Results include full application details, decision status, and the ability to track applications over time and set planning alerts to help you monitor and review pending planning applications.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Leagrave, open it in the list above: each one links to the council's own page for it and shows any comment deadline.

In the last 24 months, 129 planning applications were submitted near Leagrave. Of these, 77% were approved, with an average decision time of -6032 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (18), amendments (5), tree works (4). 2 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

4 planning appeals were lodged, of which 2 were allowed and 2 were dismissed (50% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Leagrave?
In the last 24 months, 129 planning applications were submitted near Leagrave. The approval rate is 77%.
How long do planning decisions take near Leagrave?
The average planning decision time near Leagrave is -6032 days. The statutory target is 8 weeks (56 days) for minor applications and 13 weeks for major applications.
What is the planning approval rate near Leagrave?
The planning approval rate near Leagrave is 77%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Leagrave?
The most common type of planning application near Leagrave is full planning applications, with 18 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Leagrave?
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