1 - 35 Bolton Road Luton

Awaiting decision 26/00247/DOC
Council
Date received
10 Mar 2026
Date validated
10 Mar 2026
Postcode
LU1 3LP

Description

Hybrid planning application for a development comprising: Full details of a new self-storage unit (Use Class B8) and Outline application (All matters reserved, except access) for residential units (Use Class C3) landscaping, public realm improvements, access alterations, car and cycle parking. Discharge of conditions 41 (Noise assessment and acoustic design for each phase of the development) and 42 (External sound levels) of Planning Permission 24/01199/HYBRID dated 30th January 2026.

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