Power Court Luton Bedfordshire

Pending 26/00393/AMEND
Council
Date received
16 Apr 2026
Date validated
16 Apr 2026
Postcode
LU1 3JF

Description

Hybrid application for a mixed-use development comprising: Full details for a new stadium, with ancillary stadium-related facilities including spectator and media facilities, conference rooms, food and beverage facilities and commercial space, community facilities, works to the River Lea, associated access, highways, utilities, public realm including flexible open space for various uses and events, hard and soft landscaping, coach and car parking facilities and other associated works. Outline application for a music venue and hotel and associated works, with interim use of the podium for the music venue as a fan zone and all matters reserved except for siting (EIA Development). Non material amendment of planning permission 24/01075/HYBEIA dated 23rd December 2025. (amend wording of conditions 19, 28, 30, 33, 34, 37, 59, 60, 61 and 65.)

Luton
Planning Authority Score
3/10
Poor
#235 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Luton ranks #192 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (85%) than the national average (90%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Luton decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
76%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #279 of 292
85%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #245 of 292
58%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #192 of 292
44%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #173 of 292
37%
Minor dwellings approved
67 decided (1-9 homes)
69%
Major dwellings approved
13 decided (10+ homes)
40%
Change of use approved
53 decided
721
Total decisions
171 refused in 2025