5 Cromwell Road Luton LU3 1DP

1. 5 Aug 2026

   Received by Luton

2. 28 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 8 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 23 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.

• 72 Cromwell Road Luton LU3 1DN

  26/00528/FUL Submitted 18 May 2026 25m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~21 Aug

  Erection of a detached building accommodating 2 x one bed flats

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling 11 docs

• 34 Studley Road Luton LU3 1BB

  26/00732/FUL Submitted 9 Jul 2026 98m away

  76% historically approved · decision due ~22 Sep

  Conversion and change of use of veterinary clinic (Class E) to three apartments (2 one bed and 1 three bed), lowering and making a flat roof over side entrance, alterations to fenestration and private amenity space at rear.

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling Windows or glazing
  Several homes

• 5 Cromwell Road Luton LU3 1DP

  23/00832/FUL Submitted 17 Jul 2023 124m away

  Change of use of a six person house in multiple occupation (HMO) class C4 to an eight person large HMO (Sui Generis).

  Refused Full applications 35 docs

• 28 Studley Road Luton LU3 1BB

  24/00967/FULHH Submitted 15 Aug 2024 135m away

  Erection of single and two-story rear extension, insertion of one front roof light and three windows on side elevation

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 15 docs

• 5 Biscot Road Luton LU3 1AH

  22/01148/FUL Submitted 6 Sep 2022 142m away

  Erection of side/rear dormer window with two front roof lights to facilitate loft conversion to enlarge the existing first floor studio flat into a 2 bedroom flat and external changes to the existing property

  Withdrawn Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 7 docs

• 1 Moor Path Luton LU3 1DX

  23/00012/LAWE Submitted 5 Jan 2023 148m away

  Certificate of lawfulness of existing use - change of use to six self contained bedsit/flats.

  Granted Lawful development New dwelling 26 docs