Planning authority
Luton Borough Council
Adopted plan 8.9 years old; HDT 54%.
- Plan over 5 years old
- HDT below 75%
Adopted plan
| Plan | Luton Local Plan 2011-2031 |
| Adopted | 7 November 2017 |
| Age | 8.9 years |
| Plan period | 2011–2031 |
| Housing requirement | 17,800 homes |
| Council's page | The adopted plan |
Plan in preparation
No plan in preparation on record.
From the national planning data platform, which can lag behind the council. Known gaps
Housing Delivery Test
| Measurement | 54% (2025) |
Applications
| Period | July 2025 to June 2026 |
| Received | 772 |
| Decided | 731 |
| Granted | 551 (75%; England 87%) |
| Refused | 180 |
| Major applications decided | 22, of which 21 granted |
| Quarter | Received | Decided | Granted | Refused |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July to September 2025 | 173 | 161 | 132 | 29 |
| October to December 2025 | 239 | 233 | 179 | 54 |
| January to March 2026 | 173 | 175 | 123 | 52 |
| April to June 2026 | 187 | 162 | 117 | 45 |
Appeals
| Decided | 1 September 2021 to 28 August 2026 |
| Planning appeals | 214: 60 allowed, 0 split, 154 dismissed |
| Householder appeals | 148: 45 allowed, 7 split, 96 dismissed |
| Allowed in full or in part | 31% (England 32%) |
Latest planning appeals
| Decided | Site | Development | Procedure | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 August 2026 | Land Rear Of 49-51 Cheapside, Luton, LU1 2HN Application 25/01027/FUL | Minor Dwellings, 2 homes | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 7 August 2026 | 262 Ashcroft Road, Luton, LU2 9AE Application 25/01239/FUL | Minor retail and services | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 7 August 2026 | 297-299 Ashcroft Road, LUTON, LU2 9AA Application 25/01241/FUL | Minor Dwellings, 1 home | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 5 August 2026 | 250 Toddington Road, LUTON, LU4 9DZ Application 25/01354/MMAMD | Minor general industry/storage/warehousing | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 31 July 2026 | 19 to 21 Crawley Road, Luton, Beds, LU1 1HX Application 25/01103/FUL | Minor Dwellings, 8 homes | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 29 July 2026 | Land Between Stockwood Cottages And Park Cottage,, Farley Hill,, Luton, LU1 5NY Application 25/01402/FUL | Minor Dwellings, 4 homes | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 21 July 2026 | 3 Lewsey Road, Luton, LU4 0EN Application 25/00942/FULHH | Householder developments | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 9 July 2026 | 229 Turners Road North, Luton, LU2 9AH Application 25/00311/FUL | Minor Dwellings, 1 home | Written Representations | Dismissed |
| 22 June 2026 | 88, Clarendon Road, LUTON, LU2 7PJ Application 25/01300/COU | Change of use, 1 home | Written Representations | Allowed |
| 19 June 2026 | Footpath outside 49 New Bedford Road, Luton, LU1 1HS Application 25/01412/FUL | Other minor developments | Written Representations | Dismissed |
Each outcome links to the case on the Planning Inspectorate's site, where the decision letter is published.
Changes recorded
No changes recorded since the tracker started.