Land Between 37 And 53 John Street Luton LU1 2JE

1. 1 Apr 2025

   Received by Luton

2. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 27 May 2025, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Luton took a median of 76 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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• 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  Withdrawn Full applications New dwelling 17 docs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

• Lester Hall 48 - 54 John Street Luton

  24/01140/DOC Submitted 3 Oct 2024 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). Discharge of condition 17 (Prohibition of parking) of Planning permission 21/01296/FUL dated 28th December 2023.

  Granted Conditions New dwelling 5 docs
  Major scheme

• 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

• Lester Hall 48 - 54 John Street Luton

  25/01102/ADV Submitted 10 Oct 2025 50 yards away

  83% historically approved · decision due ~20 Jan

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

  Awaiting decision Advertising 16 docs

• 27 Guildford Street Luton LU1 2NQ

  22/01314/ADV Submitted 13 Oct 2022 50 yards away

  Display of an externally illuminated fascia sign with brass lighting.

  Granted Advertising 8 docs

• 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

• 26/00745/FUL Refused

  55B Waller Avenue Waller Avenue Luton LU4 9RP

  Conversion and amalgamation of 2 existing units (55B and 55C) into one 1 bedroom self contained flat with associated external alterations to the rear and side elevations.

  Received 14 Jul, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/00742/FUL Refused

  185D Waller Avenue Luton LU4 9RS

  Erection of a single storey front extension to create Class 4 and 7 MOT testing bay.

  Received 13 Jul, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/00911/FUL Awaiting decision

  16 Conway Road Luton LU4 8JA

  Conversion and change of use from HMO (Class C4) to larger HMO (Class Sui Generis) of letting units from 10 to 11, following demolition of existing ground floor bay window and metal staircase, single storey rear extension, internal configuration, new external steps to side to provide rear site access at lower-ground/rear-garden level.

  Received 27 Aug, published by the council 18 Sep 2026 Full applications
• 26/00542/FUL Granted

  4A Peel Street Luton LU1 2QR

  Erection of single storey rear extension to the shop and removal of rear outbuilding

  Received 22 May, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/00893/FUL Awaiting decision

  17 Enderby Road Luton LU3 2HG

  Erection of an outbuilding in the back garden to use for dog grooming business

  Received 24 Aug, published by the council 17 Sep 2026 Full applications