54 Ludlow Avenue Luton LU1 3RW

1. 8 Jul 2021

   Received by Luton

2. 1 Sep 2021

   Decision issued: Application Permitted

3. 30 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

• 54 Ludlow Avenue Luton LU1 3RW

  21/00459/FULHH Submitted 1 Apr 2021 0m away

  Erection of single storey side and rear extension

  Withdrawn Full applications Extension 3 docs
  Small domestic

• 8 Ludlow Avenue Luton LU1 3RW

  19/01480/LAWP Submitted 9 Nov 2019 41m away

  Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Development - Erection of single storey rear extension and hip to gable roof extension to facilitate loft conversion

  Refused Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 12 Ludlow Avenue Luton LU1 3RW

  26/00739/DOC Submitted 10 Jul 2026 41m away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~4 Sep

  Erection of single and two storey rear/side and first floor rear extensions with balcony, front dormer over garage and alterations to fenestration. Erection of front boundary wall and gate and hard standing for parking. Discharge of condition 7 (Tree Survey Plan) of Planning permission 26/00140/FULHH dated 15 May 2026.

  Awaiting decision Conditions Extension Loft or dormer +2
  Small domestic

• 41 Ludlow Avenue Luton LU1 3RW

  26/00630/PARES Submitted 12 Jun 2026 41m away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~7 Aug

  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 6.00m, Maximum height of extension 3.60m, Height to eaves 2.70m.

  Awaiting decision Extension
  Small domestic

• 18 Ludlow Avenue Luton LU1 3RW

  26/00699/FULHH Submitted 29 Jun 2026 41m away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~28 Oct

  Excavating and infill of rear garden to lower and raise garden level. (Retrospective)

  Awaiting decision Extension 6 docs

• 141 London Road Luton LU1 3RL

  21/00822/LAWP Submitted 10 Jun 2021 120m away

  Certificate of lawfulness for proposed rear outbuilding

  Refused Lawful development 13 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