Flat 1 12 Cardiff Grove Luton LU1 1QH

1. 12 May 2026

   Received by Luton

2. 24 Jun 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 19 August 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

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• 37 Grove Road Luton LU1 1QJ

  21/00948/FUL Submitted 5 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  Erection of a four storey building comprising of 4 flats (3 x two beds and 1 x three beds) with associated amenity and cycle storage after demolition of existing garage and workshop

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Demolition 22 docs
  Several homes

• 62 Grove Road Luton

  23/00150/LAWE Submitted 8 Feb 2023 100 yards away

  Certificate of Lawfulness of existing use - Change of use to two self contained flats.

  Granted Lawful development New dwelling 6 docs

• The Albany 4 Cardiff Road Luton LU1 1PP

  24/00744/PAEDWE Submitted 18 Jun 2024 100 yards away

  Request for a determination as to whether prior approval is required under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 - Change of use of business floor space and health service facilities (Class E) to 19 flats (1 two bed and 18 one bed) (Class C3)

  Refused New dwelling 42 docs
  Major scheme

• The Albany 4 Cardiff Road Luton LU1 1PP

  24/01144/PAEDWE Submitted 4 Oct 2024 100 yards away

  Request for a determination as to whether prior approval is required under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 - Change of use of business floor space and health service facilities (Class E) to 19 flats (1 two bed and 18 one bed) (Class C3).

  Granted New dwelling 49 docs
  Major scheme

• The Albany 4 Cardiff Road Luton LU1 1PP

  26/00392/DOC Submitted 16 Apr 2026 100 yards away

  Request for a determination as to whether prior approval is required under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 - Change of use of business floor space and health service facilities (Class E) to 19 flats (1 two bed and 18 one bed) (Class C3). Discharge of conditions 3 (Acoustic Report), 4 (External sound level) and 8 (Management Plan) of Planning permission 24/01144/PAEDWE dated 9 December 2024.

  Split decision Conditions New dwelling 4 docs
  Major scheme

• Hyde Sewage Treatment Works, Lower Harpenden Road, Hyde, Luton, LU1 3TR

  CB/26/00850/LDCE Submitted 16 Mar 2026 100 yards away

  Lawful Development Certificate Existing: Continued use of two metal storage units (Unit 1 and 2) and one temporary tanked portaloo. 2.4m palisade fencing with a manual gate accessed from Lower Harpenden Road

  Granted Lawful development 19 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