The free appeal record
Planning appeals in Luton Borough Council, 2026
59 appeals decided in 2026, 21% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.
- Dismissed20 October 2026· householder60134304 Kelling Close, Luton, LU2 7ET
erection of a first floor side/rear extension and alterations to fenestration with rear dormer window and two roof lights to facilitate a loft conversion
- Dismissed20 October 2026· householder601297211 Falconers Road, Luton, LU2 9ET
alterations to roof from hip to gable to include a front and rear dormer with Juliet balcony to facilitate a loft conversion
- Allowed19 October 2026· minor601050362 Rutland Crescent, Luton, LU2 0RG
erection of chalet style self-contained dwelling following demolition of existing buildings with associated refuse and cycle storage
- decided19 October 2026· enforcement6005795405B Dunstable Road, Luton, LU4 8DA
without planning permission the erection on the land of: (i) extensions to the grey edged building on Drawing1 attached; and (ii) a site boundary wall and associated railing and pillars, as labelled and shown in the approximate positions edged in green on Drawing 1 (hereinafter referred to as the “Unauthorised Development”)
- Dismissed15 October 2026· minor601208634, Studley Road, Luton, LU3 1BB
conversion and change of use of ground floor shop (Class E) to four one bedroom self-contained apartments, alterations to fenestration and private amenity space
- Allowed13 October 2026· minor601245650 Harcourt Street, Luton, LU1 3QL
change of use from a C4 dwellinghouse to a large House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis) through the provision of one extra bedroom
- Dismissed1 October 2026· householder601165221 Marlin Road, Luton, LU4 0SH
for the erection of a single storey ground floor rear/side extension and first floor rear extension
- Notice varied and upheld25 September 2026335720670 Portland Road, Luton, LU4 8AY
- Dismissed25 September 2026· minor6009487Serif House, 10 Dudley Street, Luton, LU2 0NT
raising the roof and erection of a first floor side extension to include six dormers (three front, two rear and a rear/side) to facilitate a conversion and change of use of office building to four flats (2 x two bed and 2 x three bed) and alterations to fenestration
- Dismissed9 September 20266009643110 Sundon Park Road, Luton, LU3 3AG
Conversion and change of use of grass verge to permeable hard standing and vehicle crossover to provide 1 off street parking space
- Dismissed7 September 2026600964723 Manchester Street, Luton, LU1 2QB
Change of use of ground floor shop Class E to Sui Generis takeaway together with replacement shop front from aluminium to painted timber and flue/extract duct on rear elevation
- Allowed4 September 2026335692736 Letchworth Road, Luton, LU3 2NU
- Notice upheld3 September 202633709767 Elmwood Crescent, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU2 7HX
- Dismissed2 September 2026337369833 Dale Road, Luton, LU1 1LJ
- Allowed28 August 2026· householder600869252 Culverhouse Road, Luton, LU3 1PY
single storey side extension and single storey rear extension
- Allowed27 August 2026· householder601225912 The Grove, Luton, LU1 5PE
Timber garden outbuilding incidental to the main dwelling
- Dismissed17 August 2026· minor6005881Land Rear Of 49-51 Cheapside, Luton, LU1 2HN
the demolition of the existing single-storey structure and the construction of three mews dwelling houses (Class C3), consisting of three 2-bedroom, 3-person dwellings, each with its own individual entrance, private amenity space, and dedicated cycle storage
- Allowed7 August 20266007150262 Ashcroft Road, Luton, LU2 9AE
change of use for part of the ground floor to operate as a E1a (restaurant)/part sui generis (takeaway) use
- Allowed7 August 2026· minor6007034297-299 Ashcroft Road, Luton, LU2 9AA
the Erection of a three bed detached bungalow
- Dismissed5 August 2026· major6009137250 Toddington Road, Luton, LU4 9DZ
a retrospective revised planning application for continued use for the manufacture of building and construction parts in concrete without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 19/01168/FUL, dated 10 June 2020
- Notice upheld3 August 20263372530207B Dunstable Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 1DD
- Notice upheld3 August 20263355784197-199 Dunstable Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 1DD
- Dismissed31 July 2026600672819 to 21 Crawley Road, Luton, LU1 1HX
erection of 2 additional storeys first extension new second floor and rooms within the roof space - 3 storey rear new building with under cross to create in total 8 2 bedroom flats - ground floor rear alterations
- Dismissed29 July 20266009658Land Between Stockwood Cottages And Park Cottage,, Farley Hill,, Luton, LU1 5NY
the erection of four three-bedroom dwelling houses, together with cycle stores, landscaping and associated site works
- Allowed21 July 202660066403 Lewsey Road, Luton, LU4 0EN
Erection of part-one part-two storey extension to side and rear of semi-detached dwellinghouse, and associated alterations
- Dismissed9 July 20266007953229 Turners Road North, Luton, LU2 9AH
erection of a one and a half storey two-bedroom detached dwelling
- Dismissed26 June 2026· householder6009116165 Grampian Way, Luton, LU3 3HS
a single storey rear, single storey side and part single storey front extension
- Allowed22 June 2026600703688, Clarendon Road, Luton, LU2 7PJ
the change of use of the C4-approved dwelling house for Household of Multiple Occupants (HMO) to a Sui Generis - HMO, creating compliant 7 no. occupants within the existing building
- Dismissed19 June 2026· advert6006296Footpath Outside 49 New Bedford Road, Luton, LU1 1HS
Installation of New BT Street Hub and Associated Display of Advertisement Panels to Both Sides of the Unit
- Dismissed19 June 20266006294Footpath Outside 49 New Bedford Road, Luton, LU1 1HS
Installation of New BT Street Hub and Associated Display of Advertisement Panels to Both Sides of the Unit
- Dismissed19 June 20266005585304 Oakley Road, Luton, LU4 9QD
erection of timber canopy to front of shop (Retrospective application)
- Dismissed18 June 2026· advert6006304Footpath Outside 27 Manchester Street, Luton, LU1 2QB
Installation of New BT Street Hub and Associated Display of Advertisement Panels to Both Sides of the Unit
- Dismissed18 June 20266006302Footpath Outside 27 Manchester Street, Luton, LU1 2QB
Installation of New BT Street Hub and Associated Display of Advertisement Panels to Both Sides of the Unit
- Dismissed18 June 20266005650Al-hira Educational And Cultural Centre, 1-7 Beechwood Road, Luton, LU4 8RR
Installation of perimeter railings and entrance gates around community centre
- Dismissed18 June 2026· minor600491227 Chapel Street, Luton, LU1 5DA
a new 5-storey flat roof building, part retrospective, to provide 7 Flats
- Dismissed11 June 2026· householder3377173152 Wheatfield Road, Luton, LU4 0TD
Dropped kerb (vehicle crossover)
- Dismissed8 June 20266005920Land at 74-88 Marsh Roard, Luton, LU3 2NJ
the “Stationing of caravan/trailer and store for food and beverage sales
- Invalid3 June 2026· major6004525Car Park Behind 60 To 68 High Town Road,, Brunswick Street, Luton, LU2 0HF
erection of two – four storey building to provide 14 Flats (3 x one bed, 9 x two bed & 2 x three bed) with associated amenity space and parking - Part Retrospective
- Dismissed27 May 2026· householder600574848 Hibbert Street, Luton, Luton, LU1 3UX
single-storey rear extension
- Dismissed8 May 2026· minor600446813-15 King Street, Luton, LU1 2DW
construction of new mezzanine deck within existing retail units including two new toilets, windows, rear fire exit and door to no.15 King Street with internal alterations
- Dismissed6 May 2026· householder600416253 Austin Road, Luton, LU3 1TY
erection of first floor rear extension
- Allowed30 April 2026· minor600522313 Belmont Road, Luton, LU1 1LL
conversion of existing 6-bed HMO to 7-bed HMO (sui generis)
- Dismissed29 April 2026· minor337552394 Butely Road, Luton, LU4 9EX
a change of use from dwelling house (Use Class C3) to residential children's home (Use Class C2) to accommodate a maximum of two children under the age of 18 years old and the inclusion of a bin store and a cycle shelter
- Allowed28 April 2026· minor6004663100 Crawley Road, Luton, LU1 1HZ
conversion of a single dwelling into two self-contained flats: a two- bedroom flat on the ground floor and a one-bedroom flat on the first floor
- Invalid21 April 2026· minor3376507Unit 9-241, Selbourne Road, Luton, LU4 8NP
for the retention of a coffee shop
- Notice varied and upheld10 April 2026· enforcement333964138 Ambleside, Luton, LU3 2SF
Erection of a front porch extension
- Split Decision10 April 2026· enforcement333353010 Marsh Road, Luton, Luton, LU3 2NH
the erection of two external canopies with supporting structures on the land in the approximate positions shown shaded blue on plan number 2 attached to the notice
- Dismissed30 March 2026· householder600499135, Mayne Avenue, Luton, LU4 9LR
a first floor rear extension
- Dismissed30 March 2026· householder6004846340 Sundon Park Road, Luton, LU3 3AR
a boundary wall and front gate and a rear balcony with railings and Juliet balcony
- Dismissed18 March 2026· minor6002602The Jackdaws, 12 Butterfield Green Road, Luton, LU2 8DD
erection of two detached dwellings with associated access and landscaping following demolition of existing dwelling
- Allowed11 March 2026· minor6003289Treetop Close, Luton, LU2 0JZ
conversion of former disused gymnasium to create one self-contained one-bedroom apartment
- Dismissed9 March 2026· householder600446216 Ereswell Road, Luton, Uk, LU3 2UH
installation of external wall insulation/render to improve the thermal efficiency of the dwelling, also to reduce the noise comes from airplanes
- Dismissed9 March 2026· minor600232335-37 Wellington Street, Luton, Beds, LU1 2QH
described on the application form as ‘proposed two storey building with undercroft access, parking, cycle and bin storage to create 2 x 2 storey 2 bedroom maisonettes
- Dismissed25 February 2026· commercial3376107Imo Car Wash Ltd, Leagrave Road, Luton, LU3 1RJ
erection of one digital display advertisement
- Dismissed17 February 2026· minor3373385The Acorns 114-116 Old Bedford Road, Luton, LU2 7PD
erection of two storey rear extension, two additional storeys with green roof to create five new flats and the reconfiguration of the existing layout to create new entrance hall, bin storage and secure cycle storage, external changes involving removal of external staircase, additional window/door openings and minor repairs to the front elevation
- Dismissed26 January 2026· householder33764663 Imberfield, Luton, LU4 0EL
single-storey rear extension with two skylights on a flat felt roof
- Dismissed20 January 2026· minor337549398 Morgan Close, Luton, LU4 9GN
the erection of a single storey rear extension and conversion of two garages to a habitable room and alterations to fenestration
- Dismissed14 January 2026· minor33758516 Masters Close, Luton, LU1 5PH
the internal renovation and refurbishment to convert existing premises from 6-Room HMO as C4 Use into 8-Room HMO as Sui-Generis use
- Dismissed12 January 2026· householder3376074220 Park Street, Luton, LU1 3HB
a single-storey rear wraparound extension
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