5A Chapel Street Luton LU1 2SE

1. 10 Jun 2026

   Received by Luton

2. 15 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 9 September 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.

This application is with Luton for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Luton decided full applications in a median of 84 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 20 Chapel Street Luton LU1 2SE

  24/00952/VARCON Submitted 13 Aug 2024 0.1 miles away

  Change of use from laundrette (Sui-Generis) to restaurant (Class-E) with erection of chimney flue (retrospective), Resubmission. Variation of condition 5 (opening hours) of planning permission 23/00311/FUL dated 4th July 2023.

  Refused Amendments 7 docs

• 28 Chapel Street Luton LU1 2SE

  24/00453/ADV Submitted 10 Apr 2024 0.1 miles away

  Display of one externally non-illuminated vinyl fascia sign.

  Granted Advertising 8 docs

• Flat 3 27 George Street Luton LU1 2AF

  26/00873/LAWP Submitted 17 Aug 2026 0.1 miles away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~12 Oct

  Fast Track - Certificate of lawfulness of proposed use - Change of use of residential (C3) to a 4 person House in Multiple Occupation (C4) Retrospective.

  Withdrawn 9 docs

• Flat 1 27 George Street Luton LU1 2AF

  26/00872/LAWP Submitted 17 Aug 2026 0.1 miles away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~12 Oct

  Fast track - Certificate of lawfulness of proposed use - Change of use of residential (C3) to a 5 person House in Multiple Occupation (C4) Retrospective.

  Withdrawn 9 docs

• 9A George Street West Luton LU1 2BJ

  21/00795/TPOS Submitted 8 Jun 2021 0.1 miles away

  Works to protected tree (E107/024) - To Pollard a Sycamore Tree (T1)

  Refused Trees 8 docs

• Wesley House 19 Chapel Street Luton LU1 2EG

  24/00931/LAWE Submitted 6 Aug 2024 0.1 miles away

  Certificate of Lawfulness of Existing Use - Use of the building to provide 134 flats, (62 x 1 bedroom and 72 x 2 bedrooms)

  Granted Lawful development New dwelling 21 docs
  Major scheme

• 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