Planning application
26/00206/MMAMD
1 - 35 Bolton Road Luton
Proposal
Hybrid planning application for a development comprising: Full details of a new self-storage unit (Use Class B8) and Outline application (All matters reserved, except access) for residential units (Use Class C3) landscaping, public realm improvements, access alterations, car and cycle parking. Minor Material amendments of planning permission 24/01199/HYBRID dated 30th January 2026. (updated fire exit locations and ground floor materials and smoke ventilation introduced,proposed structural depths and roof pitch behind parapet, internal layout adjusted reception and car parking area for Phase A - Self Storage development)
As published by the council, reference 26/00206/MMAMD
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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24 Feb 2026
Received by Luton
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23 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
This application is with Luton for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.
About amendments applications
How this application type works
An amendment application changes a permission that already exists. Non-material amendments cover small adjustments with no wider effect, while minor material amendments, usually made by varying a condition, allow modest design changes without a fresh application. Anything beyond that needs a new permission, so the scope here is deliberately narrow.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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26/00178/DOC Awaiting decision
1 - 35 Bolton Road Luton
Hybrid planning application for a development comprising: Full details of a new self-storage unit (Use Class B8) and Outline application (All matters reserved, except access) for residential units (Use Class C3) landscaping, public realm improvements, access alterations, car and cycle parking. Discharge of conditions 27 (Excavations), 29 (Piling), 31 (Boreholes), 32 (Contamination monitoring and maintenance plan), 33 (Piling Method Statement), 40 (Remediation strategy), 43 (Degree and nature of any contamination identified) and 44 (remediation method statement) of Planning Permisison 24/01199/HYBRID dated 30th January 2026.
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26/00175/DOC Awaiting decision
1 - 35 Bolton Road Luton
Hybrid planning application for a development comprising: Full details of a new self-storage unit (Use Class B8) and Outline application (All matters reserved, except access) for residential units (Use Class C3) landscaping, public realm improvements, access alterations, car and cycle parking. Discharge of conditions 23 (Detailed design of the surface water drainage) and 25 (Final Surface Water Drainage Scheme ) of Planning Permission 24/01199/HYBRID dated 30th January 2026.
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26/00686/DOC Awaiting decision
1 - 35 Bolton Road Luton LU1 3HY
Hybrid planning application for a development comprising: Full details of a new self-storage unit (Use Class B8) and Outline application (All matters reserved, except access) for residential units (Use Class C3) landscaping, public realm improvements, access alterations, car and cycle parking. Discharge of conditions 6 (Construction Environmental Method Statement), 22 (Surface Water) and 24 (Substance Storage Report) of Planning permission 24/01199/HYBRID dated 30 January 2026.
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26/00160/TEMP Granted
1-27 And 29 - 35 Bolton Road Luton LU1 3HY
Temporary change of use of the land at 29-35 Bolton Road, Luton, for up to 12-months from office /light industrial uses (Classes E and B2) and associated car parking to the storage of vehicles only (Sui Generis) and associated on-site works
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26/00160/COU Granted
1-27 And 29 - 35 Bolton Road Luton LU1 3HY
Temporary change of use of the land at 29-35 Bolton Road, Luton, for up to 12-months from office /light industrial uses (Classes E and B2) and associated car parking to the storage of vehicles only (Sui Generis) and associated on-site works
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25/00483/OUT Awaiting decision
39 - 49 Manor Road Luton LU1 3HN
Outline planning application for the demolition of an existing building and erection of a new 1, 5, 6 and 7 storey building of 129 residential flats/maisonettes (Use Class C3) and associated undercroft car parking. Details of access, layout and scale are submitted for approval, with appearance and landscaping reserved for subsequent approval.
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26/00574/MMAMD Granted
107 Austin Road Luton LU3 1TZ
Erection of single storey side and rear extension. Minor material amendment of planning permission 24/00989/FULHH dated 5th November 2025 (Revise to parapet detail on the boundary to 105 as to not encroach)
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26/00780/AMEND Awaiting decision
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Erection of single front, side and rear extension - Non Material Amendment to Planning Permission No. 25/00596/FULHH dated 26th September 2025 - (Replacing window with a door in the front and rear elevation ground floor)
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26/00779/MMAMD Awaiting decision
7 Langham Close Luton LU2 7EA
Change of use of a 6 bed House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) to a childrens home (Class C2). Variation of condition 3 (age of children) of planning permission 20/00761/COU dated 29th September 2020. Variation of condition 3 (age of children) of Planning Permission 22/01265/VARCON dated 11th November 2022. Condition Number(s): Condition number 3 - The building and/or site shall be used for residential accommodation and care for up to a maximum of three persons and who are aged between 12 -18 years old and shall be used for no other purpose, including any other purpose falling within Class C2 as specified in the schedule to the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order, 1987, (or any provision equivalent to that Class in any statutory instrument revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modification). Conditions(s) Removal: Children are needing to be placed at a much younger age due to a lack of foster carers and there is a sufficiency issue for the local authorities we work with, also sibling groups are having to be split up where they do not meet the age requirement due to the condition on the planning. Lowering our planning age limit from 12 to 4 will allow us to support children in care in a more supportive and holistic way. Athena will always carefully match childrens ages and needs appropriately and we are heavily regulated by Ofsted. 3 - The building and/or site shall be used for residential accommodation and care for up to a maximum of three persons and who are aged between 4 -18 years old and shall be used for no other purpose, including any other purpose falling within Class C2 as specified in the schedule to the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order, 1987, (or any provision equivalent to that Class in any statutory instrument revoking and re-enacting that Order with or without modification).
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26/00775/MMAMD Awaiting decision
357 Ashcroft Road Luton LU2 9AF
Erection of single storey rear extension with changes to fenestration. Minor Material Amendment of planning permission 26/00358/FULHH dated 19th June 2026 (increasing the height of rear extension) Condition Number(s): 2 Conditions(s) Removal: With minor amendment to proposed scheme to match the roof height to adjoining property. Proposed revised elevational plans are attached.
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26/00450/MMAMD Granted
432 Leagrave High Street Luton LU4 0NF
Change of use of grass verge and front garden to hardstanding/vehicle crossover - Minor Material Amendment to Planning Permission No. 24/00049/COU dated 3rd April 2024 - (amendment to increase the width of the permitted vehicle crossover (dropped kerb) from 3.65 metres to 4.5 metres).