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Lester Hall 48 - 54 John Street Luton

Awaiting decision Luton 25/01102/ADV Advert Application

Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

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

As published by the council, reference 25/01102/ADV

Application record

Reference
25/01102/ADV
Type
Advert Application
Status
Awaiting decision
Received
10 Oct 2025
Validated
25 Nov 2025
Ward
SOUTH
Decision by
Delegated Decision

Site history

Applications at this address on the Luton register

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

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

    Decided 2 Dec 2024 Conditions
  • 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

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 10 Oct 2025

    Received by Luton

  2. 25 Nov 2025

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 23 Jul 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 20 January 2026, 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.

Documents

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

16 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

This application is with Luton for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Luton's median decision took 76 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About advertisement consent applications

Advertisement consent is judged on two things only: amenity and public safety, not competition or other planning considerations. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • 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

  • 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

    77% 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

In Luton

  • 26/00702/ADV Granted

    I B C Vehicles Ltd Kimpton Road Luton LU2 0JX

    Display of four non-illuminated temporary signs

    Received 30 Jun, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Advertising
  • 26/00682/ADV Refused

    110 And 110A Toddington Road Luton LU4 9DY

    Display of 2 front non-illuminated advertising boards. - (Retrospective)

    Received 25 Jun, published by the council 1 Aug 2026 Advertising
  • 26/00867/ADV Awaiting decision

    Unit 32 Cosgrove Way Luton LU1 1XL

    Relocation and display of an internally illuminated (partly) free standing totem sign.

    Received 17 Aug, published by the council 11 Sep 2026 Advertising
  • 26/00852/ADV Awaiting decision

    The Chiltern Hotel Waller Avenue Luton LU4 9RU

    Display of 5 internally illuminated Fascia sign boards

    Received 11 Aug, published by the council 26 Aug 2026 Advertising
  • 26/00823/ADV Awaiting decision

    Unit 2 Chevette Court Kimpton Road Luton LU2 0GS

    Display of 2 externally illuminated Fascia and 1 non-illuminated projecting sign, and 1 non-illuminated free standing signage on northern side of Kimpton Road.

    Received 4 Aug, published by the council 4 Sep 2026 Advertising