38 Thatch Close Luton LU4 0SU

1. 14 Jul 2026

   Received by Luton

2. 12 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 13 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 7 October 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 80 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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.

This page mirrors an entry on the statutory planning register that Luton is required to keep. The published feed for this record does not state which type of application it is, which is common for older entries and for some council systems; the register entry on the council portal will say, alongside the case officer and any consultation dates.

Every planning application follows the same broad path: submission, validation, publicity, then a decision by officers or committee. Our guide to planning application types explains the common types and what each can approve.

• 5 Thurlow Close Luton LU4 0RU

  26/00582/FULHH Submitted 2 Jun 2026 85m away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~28 Jul

  Erection of one bed annexe at the rear of garden (retrospective)

  Decided

• Lewsey Community Centre Landrace Road Luton LU4 0SW

  26/00827/DOC Submitted 6 Aug 2026 135m away

  97% historically approved · decision due ~1 Oct

  External alternations and relocation of the existing front entrance, new brick pillar and windows to support internal hall partition, blocking up of existing door opening, widening of existing door opening and installation of new roof lights. New render to match existing in areas shown and painting of existing render off-white cream. External works including new steps and ramp to support new entrance relocation. Discharge of condition 4 (Contstruction Method Statement) of Planning permission 24/00076/FUL dated 2 April 2024.

  Awaiting decision Conditions Loft or dormer Roofing +1

• 4 Brunel Court Luton LU4 0RZ

  24/00550/FULHH Submitted 6 May 2024 146m away

  Erection of first floor side extension and relocation of window on ground floor elevation

  Refused Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 16 docs

• 61 Brunel Road Luton LU4 0RY

  23/00002/FULHH Submitted 3 Jan 2023 179m away

  Erection of front extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 7 docs

• 103 Tomlinson Avenue Luton LU4 0UL

  23/00010/FULHH Submitted 5 Jan 2023 180m away

  Erection of single storey rear extension and detached outbuilding after demolition of existing outbuilding

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 12 docs
  Small domestic

• 65 Brunel Road Luton LU4 0RY

  21/00601/FULHH Submitted 28 Apr 2021 191m away

  Erection of a rear dormer and front rooflight to facilitate a loft conversion

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer 8 docs