500 Capability Green Luton LU1 3LU

Awaiting decision 26/00201/FUL
Council
Date received
23 Feb 2026
Date validated
12 Mar 2026
Postcode
LU1 3LU

Description

Minor external alterations, installation of replacement rooftop plant at existing commercial office building.

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