Planning application
26/00735/FUL
25 Finsbury Road Luton LU4 9AH
Proposal
Change of use of an existing small House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Class C4) to a children's care home (Use Class C2) for up to four children (aged 6-17 years) and erection of single storey front porch, single storey rear extension, a rear dormer and a front rooflight to facilitate a loft conversion
As published by the council, reference 26/00735/FUL
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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10 Jul 2026
Received by Luton
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27 Jul 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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1 Aug 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 full applications applications
How this application type works
A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go: siting, design, access and landscaping are all fixed at this stage. It is the standard route for new buildings, conversions and changes of use. The statutory target is eight weeks for smaller schemes and thirteen weeks for major development, though complex cases often take longer by agreement.
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