18 Seabrook Luton LU4 0EH

1. 27 May 2021

   Received by Luton

2. 21 Jun 2021

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 11 Aug 2021

   Decision issued: Application Permitted

4. 8 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• 29 Seabrook Luton LU4 0EH

  24/01284/HHFT Submitted 11 Nov 2024 57m away

  Erection of a single and two storey rear extension and alterations to fenestration - Fast Track

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 9 docs

• 33 Lime Avenue Luton LU4 0EG

  26/00507/TPOS Submitted 12 May 2026 69m away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~19 Aug

  Works to Trees: Crown reduction to 2 protected Lime trees by up to 3-4 metres, back to previous pollarded points.

  Decided Trees

• 15 Lime Avenue Luton LU4 0EG

  23/00074/TPOS Submitted 23 Jan 2023 70m away

  Works to Tree: to pollard T1 Lime and T2 Lime trees to control canopy size

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• 9 Lime Avenue Luton LU4 0EG

  26/00290/PARES Submitted 24 Mar 2026 71m away

  Request for a determination as to whether prior approval is required under Part 1 Class A of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 - Single storey rear extension. Depth 8.0m, Maximum height of extension 3.48m, Maximum height to eaves 3.0m (Detached property).

  Granted Full applications Extension 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 13 Lime Avenue Luton LU4 0EG

  23/00072/TPOS Submitted 23 Jan 2023 88m away

  Works to Tree: T1 Lime- to pollard Lime tree back to previous point to control canopy size.

  Granted Trees 8 docs

• 1 Imberfield Luton LU4 0EL

  23/01137/DOC Submitted 28 Sep 2023 119m away

  Erection of a two storey side extension to form a three bed house with associated parking and landscaping. Discharge of conditions 3 (Materials), 4 (Details of Surfacing and Drainage), 5 (Construction Method Statement and Environmental Management Plan) and 6 (Details of landscaped areas) of Planning permission 22/01504/FUL dated 23rd February 2023

  Granted Conditions Extension 10 docs

• 26/00380/LAWP Granted

  22 Hawthorn Avenue Luton LU2 8AW

  Certificate of lawfulness of proposed development - Erection of an outbuilding

  13 Apr 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00491/LAWP Refused

  58 Walcot Avenue Luton LU2 0PR

  Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Development - Construction of hard surface to provide double car parking bays.

  8 May 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00485/LAWP Granted

  34 Russell Rise Luton LU1 5EX

  Certificate of lawfulness of proposed use - Change of use from a dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a six person house in multiple occupation (HMO) (Class C4)

  7 May 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00458/LAWP Granted

  200 Leagrave Road Luton LU3 1JD

  Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Development - Erection of rear outbuilding to form a gym and games room.

  4 May 2026 Lawful development
• 26/00396/LAWP Granted

  60 Dawlish Road Luton LU4 9SD

  Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Development - Conversion of existing garage to shower/utility room.

  17 Apr 2026 Lawful development