5 Cowper Street Luton LU1 3RY

1. 4 Aug 2026

   Received by Luton

2. 8 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

3. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 29 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 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 Cowper Street Luton LU1 3RY

  26/00124/FULHH Submitted 4 Feb 2026 5m away

  Erection of a rear dormer and two front rooflights to facilitate a loft conversion.

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer 18 docs

• 35 Stockwood Crescent Luton LU1 3SS

  25/01369/FUL Submitted 16 Dec 2025 75m away

  Erection of single storey and first floor rear extensions, replacement of 1 front dormer with 2 front dormer windows and 1 x rear dormer window and alterations to change the 1 & 3 bed flats into 1x3-bed and 3 studio flats.

  Refused Full applications New dwelling Extension +2 13 docs
  Small domestic

• 13 London Road Luton LU1 3UE

  24/00894/VARCON Submitted 26 Jul 2024 82m away

  Conversion and change of use of a residential unit (C3) to Sui Generis (temporary supported accommodation) and erection of a two storey side and single storey rear extension. - Variation of Condition 02 of Planning Permission No. 23/00691/FUL dated 8th February 2024 -(accordance with the approved plans) (see supporting statement for amendments).

  Granted Amendments Extension 12 docs
  Small domestic

• 13 London Road Luton LU1 3UE

  24/00844/DOC Submitted 15 Jul 2024 82m away

  Conversion and change of use of a residential unit (C3) to Sui Generis (temporary supported accommodation) and erection of a two storey side and single storey rear extension. Discharge of condition 12 (Noise assessment) of Planning permission 23/00691/FUL dated 8th February 2024

  Granted Conditions Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• Flat 2 2 Stockwood Crescent Luton LU1 3SS

  25/01346/FUL Submitted 10 Dec 2025 115m away

  Erection of a second storey extension to facilitate a new 2 bedroom flat

  Refused Full applications Extension 11 docs

• 77 Ashton Road Luton LU1 3QG

  24/00968/FULHH Submitted 16 Aug 2024 144m away

  Erection of a first floor rear extension and alterations to fenestration

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 9 docs