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62 applications received or decided in the last 90 days · within 1 km of the centre of Luton · updated daily · Luton Borough Council

Planning in Luton

Approved
73%
261 of 341 decided
Decision time
about 12 weeks
on average

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

Decided by Luton Borough CouncilCouncil page

Around Luton

Postcode districts

LU1 290 applications in the last 12 monthsLU2 355 applications in the last 12 monthsLU3 288 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 Luton

Luton, a town and borough in Bedfordshire, England, is home to a population of 225,262 as of the 2021 census. Known for its diverse community and strategic location, Luton presents various opportunities for planning applications, particularly in residential and commercial development. The town has a population of approximately 213,052 (2019 estimate). It sits within the Luton district.

Luton sits at an elevation of 160 metres above sea level and covers an area of approximately 43.4 km². The surrounding landscape and character of the area play an important role in how planning applications are assessed by the local authority.

Property prices in Luton show an average sale price of £329,550, based on 50 recent transactions recorded by HM Land Registry.

For anyone interested in property development or monitoring local planning decisions, Luton 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. Further local information can be found on the community website at https://m.luton.gov.uk/.

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To comment on or object to a planning application near Luton, 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, 406 planning applications were submitted near Luton. Of these, 73% were approved, with an average decision time of 85 days.

The most common types were full planning applications (92), discharge of conditions (89), outline applications (40). 26 large-scale developments were submitted during this period.

45 planning appeals were lodged, of which 11 were allowed and 30 were dismissed (27% success rate).

Common questions

How many planning applications have been submitted near Luton?
In the last 24 months, 406 planning applications were submitted near Luton. The approval rate is 73%.
How long do planning decisions take near Luton?
The average planning decision time near Luton is 85 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 Luton?
The planning approval rate near Luton is 73%. The national average across England and Wales is 87%.
What types of planning applications are most common near Luton?
The most common type of planning application near Luton is full planning applications, with 92 submissions in the last 24 months.
How can I track planning applications near Luton?
You can search and track planning applications near Luton on Planning Signal. Create a free account to save searches, watch specific applications, and receive email alerts when new plans are submitted nearby.