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Lawrence Hall 40 - 46 John Street Luton

Granted Luton 20/00206/FUL Full Application

Works: New dwelling Extension Windows or glazing Major scheme

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Permission granted. Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses.

Proposal

Conversion and change of use of former student accommodation and erection of fourth and recessed fifth floor roof/rear extensions to create 28 flats (14 two-bedroom and 14 one-bedroom) with roof garden, together with installation of solar panels, fenestration alterations, hard/soft landscaping and associated works.

As published by the council, reference 20/00206/FUL

Application record

Reference
20/00206/FUL
Type
Full Application
Status
PER - Application Permitted
Decision
Granted As published: Application Permitted
Received
17 Feb 2020
Validated
23 Nov 2020
Decided
25 May 2023
Ward
SOUTH
Decision by
Committee Decision

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 17 Feb 2020

    Received by Luton

  2. 23 Nov 2020

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 25 May 2023

    Decision issued: Application Permitted

  4. 4 Oct 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

49 documents on file for this application

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What this grant of permission means

Luton granted permission on 25 May 2023, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

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