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From the council’s own planning register, read in full from 2006. One of the councils’ registers on one map in Town Planner Pro.
Town Planner Pro holds 32,222 planning applications from the planning register of Luton, read in full from 2006 to 6 November 2026. Of the 28,313 approved or refused, 80% were approved. Figures as at 11 November 2026; the register was last read on 9 November 2026.
32,222
applications held
80%
of those approved or refused, approved
1,381
withdrawn
280
pending on the register
By year
By the year the council validated each application (received, where no date of validation is given). % approved is of those approved or refused.
| Year | Applications | Approved | Refused | Withdrawn | % approved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 to date | 984 | 550 | 147 | 19 | 79% |
| 2025 | 1,241 | 832 | 215 | 36 | 79% |
| 2024 | 1,253 | 838 | 240 | 45 | 78% |
| 2023 | 1,269 | 846 | 226 | 59 | 79% |
| 2022 | 1,506 | 1,041 | 257 | 62 | 80% |
| 2021 | 1,683 | 1,085 | 349 | 70 | 76% |
| 2020 | 1,522 | 958 | 319 | 51 | 75% |
| 2019 | 1,585 | 1,095 | 266 | 67 | 80% |
| 2018 | 1,697 | 1,182 | 303 | 64 | 80% |
| 2017 | 2,017 | 1,365 | 367 | 65 | 79% |
| 2016 | 2,042 | 1,394 | 376 | 75 | 79% |
| 2015 | 1,751 | 1,095 | 321 | 73 | 77% |
| 2014 | 1,431 | 976 | 249 | 50 | 80% |
| 2013 | 1,397 | 1,091 | 241 | 59 | 82% |
| 2012 | 1,319 | 992 | 248 | 69 | 80% |
| 2011 | 1,419 | 1,149 | 207 | 57 | 85% |
| 2010 | 1,465 | 1,208 | 166 | 79 | 88% |
| 2009 | 1,339 | 1,071 | 172 | 89 | 86% |
| 2008 | 1,483 | 1,125 | 261 | 91 | 81% |
| 2007 | 1,846 | 1,420 | 333 | 89 | 81% |
| 2006 | 1,646 | 1,208 | 292 | 87 | 81% |
93% of the applications held are on the map, placed by the council’s own point or red line, the property, or the postcode. Outcomes are the register’s; an application whose outcome is not yet read counts in none of the three.
The appeals decided here are in the appeal record for Luton Borough Council.
Newest applications in Luton
The 40 most recently validated, newest first.
- Pendingvalid 6 November 202626/01091/TPOS
Oak Tree Kindergarten Ltd (Ashcroft Road) 229 Ashcroft Road Luton LU2 9AA
Works to trees - Removal of T1 - Oak tree.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 5 November 202626/01128/AMEND
Sylam Close Garage Block Sylam Close Luton
Erection of a three storey building comprising 2 three bed apartments and 4 two bed maisonettes with associated car parks and external works after demolition of five garages. Variation of the wording of Condition no. 18 (Contamination) of planning permission no. 24/00394/FUL dated 31st March 2024. Non-Material amendment of planning permisioon 25/00075/MMAMD dated 14th April 2025. (move steps to different position)
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 4 November 202626/01122/LAWPFT
212 Old Bedford Road Luton LU2 7HP
Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Development - Erection of single-storey domestic outbuilding, rear boundary fencing and sliding access gate - FAST TRACK
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 4 November 202626/01056/FULHH
132 Armstrong Road Luton LU2 0FX
Erection of single storey rear extension with changes to fenestration
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 202626/00449/AMEND
Central Council Depot 59 Portland Road Luton LU4 8AT
Erection of electricity substation following the demolition of 59 Portland Road (Approved as per Application No. 21/00409/DEMCON) Non Material Amendment to Planning Permission No. 24/00415/FUL (Amendments to include slight alteration to siting of electricity substation, switching room, and site layout; and increases to height, depth and length of both buildings.)
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 202626/00979/LAWE
70 New Bedford Road Luton LU3 1BS
Certificate of lawfulness of existing development - commencement of works for application no: 23/00598/FUL
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 202626/01058/FULHH
103 Chesford Road Luton LU2 8DP
Erection of single storey front and single and two storey side and rear extensions.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 2 November 202626/01099/FULHH
27 Blandford Avenue Luton LU2 7AY
Erection of single storey side/rear extension and erection of outhouse in rear garden.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 30 October 202626/01117/DOC
Butterfield Great Marlings Luton LU2 8DL
Development of land for mixed use development - Outline Planning Application, with all matters reserved, for the delivery of flexible commercial units (Class E(g)(ii), E(g)(iii), B2 and B8 uses), alongside parking, landscaping and other associated works. Discharge of condition 26 (Travel Plan) of Planning permission 23/01319/OUT dated 5 September 2024.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 30 October 202626/01118/DOC
Butterfield Great Marlings Luton LU2 8DL
Development of land for mixed use development - Outline Planning Application, with all matters reserved, for the delivery of flexible commercial units (Class E(g)(ii), E(g)(iii), B2 and B8 uses), alongside parking, landscaping and other associated works. Discharge of condition 27 (Car Park Management Plan) of Planning permission 23/01319/OUT dated 5 September 2024.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 30 October 202626/01030/FULHH
9 Keeble Close Luton LU2 9RT
Erection of single and two storey side and rear extensions
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 29 October 202626/00967/FULHH
26 Villa Road Luton LU2 7NT
Erection of a front boundary wall and sliding vehicle entrance gate (retrospective)
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 29 October 202626/01020/FUL
12A Letchworth Road Luton LU3 2NU
Erection of 1no. one bedroom dwellinghouse with associated parking and landscaping works.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 29 October 202626/01071/LAWP
23 Pegsdon Close Luton LU3 2LG
Certificate of lawfulness of proposed development - Erection of a single storey rear extension
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 28 October 202626/01106/DOC
Car Park Taylor Street Luton LU2 0EY
Erection of 32 dwellings comprising of 4 bedroom town houses and 8 garages on existing car park. Discharge of conditions 16 (Validation Report) and 17 (Contamination) of Planning permission 19/00925/FUL dated 11 June 2020.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 28 October 202626/01111/SECMOD
Land Off Caddington Road Luton Bedfordshire LU1 4LB
Erection of 98 two bedroom flats and 3 one bedroom flats with associated access, underground car parking and landscaping. To request to modify a S106 Obligations of Planning Permission No. 08/00193/FUL dated 17th August 2010.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 27 October 202626/01028/PARES
229 Hitchin Road Luton LU2 7SL
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 extensions. Extension 1 adjacent to no. 231 has a depth of 5.504m and width of 1.299m and extension adjacent to no. 227 has a depth of 6.00m and width of 2.716m. Both have a maximum height of 3.00m and the height to eaves is 3.00m.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 27 October 202626/01053/FULHH
129 Old Bedford Road Luton LU2 7HG
Erection of a first floor rear extension and extension of dormer with changes to fenestration.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 26 October 202626/00858/FULHH
84 St Michaels Crescent Luton LU3 1NA
Alterations to the unauthorised pitched roof of the existing single-storey side and rear extension to form a hipped roof design.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 26 October 202626/00952/FUL
74-88 Marsh Road Luton LU3 2NJ
Stationing of caravan/trailer and store for food and beverage sales
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 26 October 202626/01002/FUL
244 Leagrave Road Luton LU3 1JE
Installation of an external metal staircase to the flat and alterations to fenestration
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 26 October 202626/01097/TPOS
6 Greenside Park Luton LU2 7JF
Works to Trees: 2 x Lime trees - Lime (T1) - Re-pollard back to previous pollard points -reduce height and spread by approx. 3-4m, Shorten back lateral branches approx. 1.5-2m clearance from the house and gutters. Lime (T2) -Re-pollard back to previous pollard points - reduce height and spread by approx. 3-4m. Shorten back branches over the garage to give approx. 1.5-2m clearance from garage roof and gutters.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 23 October 202626/01095/DOC
14 Bancroft Road Luton LU3 2NB
Change of use of existing five-bedroom dwelling (Use Class C3) to children's home for up to three children (Use Class C2 - Residential institutions). Discharge of condition 4 (Management Plan) of Planning permission 25/00705/FUL dated 22 October 2025.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 23 October 202626/01100/FULHH
12 Knoll Rise Luton LU2 7JA
Erection single storey rear, two storey rear & two storey side extension.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 22 October 202626/00989/LAWP
109 Limbury Road Luton LU3 2PJ
Certificate of lawfulness of proposed development - Erection of single storey detached rear outbuilding as a home workspace, gym, and domestic storage.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 22 October 202626/00992/LAWP
14 Brantwood Road Luton LU1 1JJ
Certificate of lawfulness of proposed use - Confirmation that permitted development rights within Class L, Schedule 2, Part 3 of the GPDO (as amended) exist on this site.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 22 October 202626/01022/FULHH
365 Ashcroft Road Luton LU2 9AF
Erection of single storey rear extension after removal of conservatory, side dormer, six (2 front, 2 rear and 2 rear/side) rooflights to facilitate a loft conversion.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 22 October 202626/01026/LAWP
229 Hitchin Road Luton LU2 7SL
Certificate of lawfulness of proposed development - Erection of single storey rear and side/rear extensions, a rear/side dormer and two front rooflights to facilitate a loft conversion and alterations to fenestration
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 22 October 202626/01078/FULHH
1 Rockfield Drive Luton LU3 3EY
Erection of a rear dormer to facilitate a loft conversion.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 22 October 202626/01038/LAWP
1 Mistletoe Hill Luton LU2 9HF
Certificate of lawfulness of proposed development - Erection of single storey rear extension under 26/00706/PARES.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 22 October 202626/01080/FULHH
17 Elvington Gardens Luton LU3 4ET
Erection of single and two storey side and rear extensions.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 22 October 202626/01087/COU
123 Hitchin Road Luton LU2 0EW
Conversion of existing premises from a six person HMO (C4) into a seven person HMO (Sui Generis).
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 22 October 202626/01101/PARES
105 Chester Avenue Luton LU4 9SQ
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. Depth 6m, Maximum height of extension 3m, Height to eaves 3m.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 22 October 202626/01089/FULHH
609 Dunstable Road Luton LU4 8QP
Erection of a single storey front/side and rear extension to facilitate a garage conversion and changes to fenestration
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 21 October 202626/00387/FUL
Unit 1B Viva Court Kimpton Road Luton LU2 0GX
Installation of a commercial kitchen extract ventilation system including internal and external ductwork, roof level discharge, and associated plant and odour control equipment to serve the ground floor restaurant unit (Use Class E).
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 21 October 202626/01016/LAWE
294A Crawley Green Road Luton LU2 0SL
Certificate of lawfulness of existing development - Commencement and implementation works for application no. 20/00980/FUL
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 21 October 202626/01075/FULHH
6 Rydal Way Luton LU3 2SH
Erection of a single storey rear and side extension.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 21 October 202626/01025/FULHH
18 Finsbury Road Luton LU4 9AH
Proposed extension of garage with seven roof lights (4 on existing garage) and conversion to a two bed annexe with changes to fenestration.
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 20 October 202626/01077/FULHH
40 Kirkwood Road Luton LU4 0QS
Erection of a two storey side, single storey front and side extensions and alterations to fenestration
The council’s page - Pendingvalid 20 October 202626/01082/LAWE
50 Cheapside Luton LU1 2HN
Certificate of Lawfulness of existing use- Change of use of the basement to a one bed self contained flat.
The council’s page
Latest decisions in Luton
None on the register just now.
From the planning register of Luton, read by Town Planner Pro. Descriptions are the council’s own words; some registers cut them short in their lists. No applicant’s or agent’s details are kept, and a personal name within a description is shown as [name]. The council’s register is the record: check its own page before relying on an entry. This page is research, not advice.