How long do planning decisions take near Limbury?

The average planning decision time near Limbury is 60 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 Limbury?

The planning approval rate near Limbury is 96%. The national average across England and Wales is approximately 87%.

What types of planning applications are most common near Limbury?

The most common type of planning application near Limbury is full planning applications, with 22 submissions in the last 24 months.

How can I track planning applications near Limbury?

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Limbury, Bedfordshire Planning Applications

Recent planning applications near Limbury, Bedfordshire.

Bedfordshire · England · settlement

Planning applications in Limbury are administered by Luton Borough Council. View the full Luton Borough Council planning applications page for approval rates and decision timelines.

About Limbury

Limbury is a suburb of Luton located in Bedfordshire, England, that transitioned from a village to a residential area as Luton expanded. The suburb is bordered by Bramingham Road to the north and west, and Marsh Road to the south, with a variety of roads including Catsbrook Road, Runfold Avenue, Grosvenor Road, Bancroft Road, and Blundell Road marking its eastern boundary. This well-defined area may present opportunities for planning applications, reflecting its growth and development within the Luton district.

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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 South and South Bedfordshire
LSOA: Luton 023B

Crime Statistics

0 crimes reported in 2026-05.

Flood Risk

No active flood warnings near Limbury.

Keyword Scorecard

Planning constraint analysis based on the last 24 months of applications near Limbury.

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 Limbury based on the last 24 months of planning data.

Nearby Applications

14 planning applications found near Limbury.

26/00631/FULHH · Received: Fri 12 Jun 2026 · Validated: Tue 16 Jun 2026 - 8 Weltmore Road Luton LU3 2TL
Erection of single storey front, side and rear extension
Status: Undecided | Council: Luton | Date: 2026-06-16
26/00569/PARES · Received: Fri 29 May 2026 · Validated: Fri 29 May 2026 - 9 Hewlett Road Luton LU3 2RP
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: Undecided | Council: Luton | Date: 2026-05-29
26/00369/COU · Received: Mon 13 Apr 2026 · Validated: Mon 11 May 2026 - 124 Willow Way Luton LU3 2SD
Change of use of dwellinghouse (C3) to a children's home (C2) for up to two children (aged 8-17 years)
Status: Undecided | Council: Luton | Date: 2026-05-11
- 46 Willow Way Luton LU3 2SD
Change of use of dwellinghouse (C3) to a children's home (C2) for up to two children (aged 8-17 years)
Status: Undecided | Type: Amendment | Council: Luton | Date: 2026-04-13
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- 28 Weltmore Road Luton LU3 2TN
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: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Luton | Date: 2026-03-02
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- Footpath Outside 10 Nursery Parade Marsh Road Luton LU3 2QP
Two digital 75 inch LCD display screen, one on each side of the Street Hub unit.
Status: Permitted | Type: Advertising | Council: Luton | Date: 2025-12-24
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- 30 Ambleside Luton LU3 2SF
Replace existing bricks with red brick slips to the external appearance of entire existing dwelling and front porch, replacing existing tiles with grey tiles of the existing porch and demolition of th
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Luton | Date: 2025-10-07
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- 5 Braceby Close Luton LU3 2TP
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: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Luton | Date: 2025-09-22
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- 26 Holmscroft Road Luton LU3 2TJ
The installation of a front window (Fast Track).
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Luton | Date: 2025-02-14
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- 12 Evedon Close Luton LU3 2TW
Erection of Front Porch
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Luton | Date: 2024-11-25
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- 12 Evedon Close Luton LU3 2TW
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: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Luton | Date: 2024-11-25
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- 5 Braceby Close Luton LU3 2TP
Erection of a front dormer with rear rooflights to facilitate a loft conversion
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Luton | Date: 2024-05-27
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- 2A Holmscroft Road Luton LU3 2TJ
Erection of a front porch and canopy.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Luton | Date: 2023-12-01
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- 63 Watermead Road Luton LU3 2TE
Erection of two storey side and part two storey part single storey rear extensions.
Status: Permitted | Type: Full | Council: Luton | Date: 2023-09-14
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A brief summary of Limbury in Bedfordshire

Property prices in Limbury 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 Limbury a particularly low-crime area.

Limbury 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 Limbury includes 2 Ancient Woodland sites. 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 Limbury

In the last 24 months, 58 planning applications were submitted near Limbury. Of these, 96% were approved, with an average decision time of 60 days.

This is notably above the national average of approximately 87%, suggesting a relatively permissive planning environment. Applicants near Limbury may find that well-prepared applications have a strong chance of success.

At 60 days on average, decisions near Limbury slightly exceed the 8-week statutory target for minor applications, though this is common across many councils.

The most common application types near Limbury were full planning applications (22), discharge of conditions (5), amendments (3). Full planning applications account for 38% of all submissions, covering new builds, change of use, and works that go beyond permitted development rights.

In terms of development scale, 3 medium-scale applications, 33 smaller schemes were submitted. The absence of major applications suggests the area is primarily characterised by smaller-scale improvements and extensions rather than large new developments.

Application Outcomes

Approved: 22 applications
Refused: 1 application
Awaiting decision: 35 applications

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