Lester Hall 48 - 54 John Street Luton

This site has had 3 applications since 2021: 2 approved, 0 refused.

• 25/01102/ADV Awaiting decision

  Lester Hall 48 - 54 John Street Luton

  Display of 2 (3m x 6m) internally illuminated LED advertising boards on side of building

  Submitted 10 Oct 2025 Advertising
• 21/01296/FUL Granted

  Lester Hall 48 - 54 John Street Luton

  Conversion and change of use from student accommodation Class (C2) to 14 flats (13 x three bedroom) and (1 x two bedroom) flats (Class C3).

  Decided 28 Dec 2023 Full applications

1. 3 Oct 2024

   Received by Luton

2. 7 Oct 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 2 Dec 2024

   Decision issued: Application Permitted

4. 19 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

• 21/01296/FUL Granted

  Lester Hall 48 - 54 John Street Luton

  Conversion and change of use from student accommodation Class (C2) to 14 flats (13 x three bedroom) and (1 x two bedroom) flats (Class C3).

  Decided 28 Dec 2023 Full applications

Luton granted permission on 2 December 2024, 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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• Lester Hall 48 - 54 John Street Luton

  21/01296/FUL Submitted 16 Sep 2021 50 yards away

  Conversion and change of use from student accommodation Class (C2) to 14 flats (13 x three bedroom) and (1 x two bedroom) flats (Class C3).

  Granted Full applications New dwelling 20 docs
  Major scheme

• Lawrence Hall 40 - 46 John Street Luton

  20/00206/FUL Submitted 17 Feb 2020 50 yards away

  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.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Extension +1 49 docs
  Major scheme

• Land Between 37 And 53 John Street Luton

  22/01430/FUL Submitted 7 Nov 2022 50 yards away

  Erection of a five storey block of 28 flats comprising 7 three-bedroom, 20 two-bedroom and 1 one-bedroom flats

  Withdrawn Full applications New dwelling 17 docs
  Major scheme

• Land Between 37 And 53 John Street Luton LU1 2JE

  25/00365/FUL Submitted 1 Apr 2025 50 yards away

  74% historically approved · decision due ~27 May

  Erection of five storey building to provide 24 flats (3x1 bed, 17x2 beds, 4x4 bedrooms) with associated access, bin stores, cycle stores, amenity space and landscaping

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling 44 docs
  Major scheme

• 21A John Street Luton LU1 2JE

  22/01458/FUL Submitted 11 Nov 2022 50 yards away

  Replacement of shop front.

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 6 docs

• 27 Guildford Street Luton LU1 2NQ

  22/01314/ADV Submitted 13 Oct 2022 100 yards away

  Display of an externally illuminated fascia sign with brass lighting.

  Granted Advertising 8 docs

• 26/01049/DOC Awaiting decision

  I B C Vehicles Ltd Kimpton Road Luton LU2 0JX

  Outline Planning Application for demolition of the existing buildings and redevelopment for a mix of new industrial, storage and distribution uses (Classes E(g)(iii), B2 and B8) and cafe (Class E). To include access from Kimpton Road and Vauxhall Way, servicing, parking, landscaping and associated works. Discharge of condition 14 (Remediation Strategy) and 16 (Verification Report) of Planning permission 26/00064/OUTEIA dated 6 October 2026.

  Received 13 Oct, published by the council 21 Oct 2026 Conditions
• 26/01050/DOC Awaiting decision

  I B C Vehicles Ltd Kimpton Road Luton LU2 0JX

  Outline Planning Application for demolition of the existing buildings and redevelopment for a mix of new industrial, storage and distribution uses (Classes E(g)(iii), B2 and B8) and cafe (Class E). To include access from Kimpton Road and Vauxhall Way, servicing, parking, landscaping and associated works. Discharge of condition 8 (Contamination) and 13 (Substance Storage Strategy Report) of Planning permission 26/00064/OUTEIA dated 6 October 2026.

  Received 13 Oct, published by the council 21 Oct 2026 Conditions
• 26/00503/DOC Granted

  University Of Bedfordshire University Square Luton LU1 3JU

  Change of use of ground and first floor of existing building from education use (class F1) to Community Diagnostic Centre (Class E(e)) and erection of extension to provide a new entrance and plant and equipment to support the use. Discharge of condition 5 (Lighting scheme) of Planning Permission 25/00884/FUL dated 28th November 2025.

  Received 12 May, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Conditions
• 26/01011/DOC Awaiting decision

  Unit 7 Imperial Court Laporte Way Luton LU4 8FE

  Removal of existing temporary building and storage containers and the erection of two storey new buildings to provide offices (Class E) and Class B8 industrial units with ancillary retail/ trade counter and show room, car parking and associated works. Discharge of conditions 6 (Intrusive Site Investigation), 6 (Surface Water Drainage Plan), 11 (Surface Water Drainage Scheme) and 21 (Surface and Drainage of car parking area) of Planning permission 21/00358/FUL dated 10 August 2022.

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Conditions
• 26/00061/DOC Granted

  16A Grange Avenue Luton LU4 9AT

  Erection of a two storey rear extension after demolition of conservatory. - Discharge of Condition No. 6 (Arboricultural Impact Assessment with tree protection plan) of Planning Permission No. 24/01229/FULHH dated 12th February 2025

  Received 20 Jan, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Conditions