20 Chertsey Close Luton LU2 9JD

1. 20 Feb 2026

   Received by Luton

2. 10 Mar 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 1 May 2026

   Decision issued: Application Permitted

4. 19 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

• 56 Mossbank Avenue Luton LU2 9HH

  26/00653/FUL Submitted 18 Jun 2026 76m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~17 Sep

  Erection of a two bed dwelling after demolition of existing garage

  Awaiting decision Full applications Demolition
  Domestic

• 25 Mossbank Avenue Luton LU2 9HH

  24/01218/FULHH Submitted 25 Oct 2024 83m away

  Erection of a single storey rear and side extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 12 Gresham Close Luton LU2 9HJ

  21/00888/PARES Submitted 18 Jun 2021 108m 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 6.00m, Maximum height of extension 3.00m, Height to eaves 2.70m.

  Granted Full applications Extension 5 docs
  Small domestic

• 14A Eaton Green Road Luton LU2 9HE

  24/00886/FUL Submitted 25 Jul 2024 114m away

  Conversion and change of use from a betting shop to retail shop (Class E) with part conversion of the space to a 1 bed residential unit, to return the property to its original status (retail on the front and a residential at the rear).

  Granted Full applications 19 docs

• 33 Rowelfield Luton LU2 9HL

  21/00750/FULHH Submitted 26 May 2021 119m away

  Erection of single storey rear extension and outbuilding

  Granted Full applications Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 1 Mistletoe Hill Luton LU2 9HF

  26/00706/PARES Submitted 1 Jul 2026 121m away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~16 Sep

  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 3.52m, Height to eaves 3.0m (Detached property).

  Awaiting decision Extension
  Small domestic

• 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