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Planning applications in CENTRAL

PlanIndex holds 45 planning applications from CENTRAL ward, the earliest from 2026, the newest from October 2026. 80% of clear-cut decisions were approvals.

45
Applications since 2026
80%
Approved clear-cut outcomes
73 days
Median decision Luton, year to December 2026

Applications in CENTRAL

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  • 26/01082/LAWE Awaiting decision

    50 Cheapside Luton LU1 2HN

    Certificate of Lawfulness of existing use- Change of use of the basement to a one bed self contained flat.

    Submitted 20 Oct 2026
  • 26/00988/FUL Awaiting decision

    Stuart House 74 Stuart Street Luton LU1 2SW

    Alteration and replacement of fenestration

    Submitted 24 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00967/FULHH Awaiting decision

    26 Villa Road Luton LU2 7NT

    Erection of a front boundary wall and sliding vehicle entrance gate (retrospective)

    Submitted 18 Sep 2026
  • 26/00947/FUL Awaiting decision

    Chapel Street Student Halls 21 Chapel Street Luton LU1 2SE

    Installation of cladding and external facade system remediation works together with associated insulation, fire stopping and ancillary works after removal of existing external wall materials.

    Submitted 11 Sep 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00923/DOC Awaiting decision

    15 New Bedford Road Luton LU1 1SA

    Request for a determination as to whether prior approval is required under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 - Change of use from existing commercial business (Class E) to provide 12 new residential apartments (Class C3) on upper floors of building. Discharge of conditions 4 (Construction Environment Management Plan), and 5 (Acoustic Design) of Planning permission 26/00580/PAEDWE dated 11 August 2026.

    Submitted 2 Sep 2026 Conditions
  • 26/00914/FUL Awaiting decision

    43 - 51 Adelaide Street Luton LU1 5BD

    Erection of a four storey building and additonal two storeys on existing 43 and 51 Adelaide Street to provide an additional 10 flats (8 x two bed and 2 x one bed) with alterations to fenestration and associated amenity space

    Submitted 31 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00899/AMEND Granted

    Car Park Adjacent 1 To 11 Cumberland Street Luton

    Development of the vacant site to provide 246 residential units (Class C3) and flexible commercial floorspace (Class E/F) provision at ground floor level, with associated landscaping and amenity space, car and cycle parking, refuse storage, access and works. - Non- Material Amendments to Planning Permission No. 22/00211/FUL dated 11th October 2023 - (to amend Cond. 25 - pre-commence planning condition to allow for Phase 0 'enabling works' to take place without triggering the need for this condition to be discharged beforehand)

    Submitted 26 Aug 2026
  • 26/00878/EIASCR Decided

    Car Park Adjacent 1 To 11 Cumberland Street Luton

    Request for Screening Opinion pursuant to Regulation 6 of The Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 (as amended) - The Proposed Development will provide up to 250 residential units with 1090m2 of (internal and external) amenity space together with associated car parking and cycle storage.

    Submitted 17 Aug 2026
  • 26/00872/LAWP Withdrawn

    Flat 1 27 George Street Luton LU1 2AF

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

    Submitted 17 Aug 2026
  • 26/00873/LAWP Withdrawn

    Flat 3 27 George Street Luton LU1 2AF

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

    Submitted 17 Aug 2026
  • 26/00842/DOC Awaiting decision

    11 New Bedford Road Luton LU1 1SA

    Change of use from hair salon (Class E) to laundrette. Discharge of conditions 4 (Enhanced Sound Insulation) and 5 (Anti-vibration measures) of Planning permission 26/00142/FUL dated 14 April 2026.

    Submitted 10 Aug 2026 Conditions
  • 26/00825/TRECA Awaiting decision

    10 - 20 Castle Street Luton LU1 3AJ

    Works on Tree: To remove dead Cypress tree to ground level

    Submitted 5 Aug 2026
  • 26/00825/TPOS Awaiting decision

    10 - 20 Castle Street Luton LU1 3AJ

    Works on Tree: To remove dead Cypress tree to ground level

    Submitted 5 Aug 2026
  • 26/00826/COU Decided

    5 Cromwell Road Luton LU3 1DP

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

    Submitted 5 Aug 2026
  • 26/00790/AMEND Granted

    Car Park Adjacent 1 To 11 Cumberland Street Luton

    Development of the vacant site to provide 246 residential units (Class C3) and flexible commercial floorspace (Class E/F) provision at ground floor level, with associated landscaping and amenity space, car and cycle parking, refuse storage, access and works. - Non-Material Amendments to Planning Permission No. 22/00211/FUL dated 11th October 2023 (amend pre-commencement planning conditions)

    Submitted 24 Jul 2026 Amendments
  • 26/00787/DOC Granted

    Car Park Adjacent 1 To 11 Cumberland Street Luton

    Development of the vacant site to provide 246 residential units (Class C3) and flexible commercial floorspace (Class E/F) provision at ground floor level, with associated landscaping and amenity space, car and cycle parking, refuse storage, access and works. Discharge of condition 23 (Archaeological written scheme of investigation) of Planning permission 22/00211/FUL dated 11 October 2023.

    Submitted 23 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • 26/00786/DOC Granted

    Car Park Adjacent 1 To 11 Cumberland Street Luton

    Development of the vacant site to provide 246 residential units (Class C3) and flexible commercial floorspace (Class E/F) provision at ground floor level, with associated landscaping and amenity space, car and cycle parking, refuse storage, access and works. Discharge of condition 3 (Construction Environmental Method Plan) of Planning permission 22/00211/FUL dated 11 October 2023.

    Submitted 23 Jul 2026 Conditions
  • 26/00788/AMEND Granted

    Car Park Adjacent 1 To 11 Cumberland Street Luton

    Development of the vacant site to provide 246 residential units (Class C3) and flexible commercial floorspace (Class E/F) provision at ground floor level, with associated landscaping and amenity space, car and cycle parking, refuse storage, access and works. Non-Material Amendment of planning permission 22/00211/FUL dated 11th October 2023. (to include a Phasing Plan drawing)

    Submitted 23 Jul 2026 Amendments
  • 26/00776/FUL Refused

    Park House 28 Park Street Luton LU1 3ET

    Installation of a commercial kitchen extraction and ventilation system to the rear

    Submitted 21 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00756/FUL Awaiting decision

    6 - 8 Park Street Luton LU1 3EP

    Refurbishment, extension and conversion of the vacant first and second floors to provide 18 self-contained studio apartments, together with external alterations, a new rear stair and lift core, cycle parking, refuse storage and private outdoor amenity space.

    Submitted 16 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00727/FUL Granted

    77 - 79 George Street Luton LU1 2AP

    Installation of combined defibrillator and bleed kit cabinet to front external wall of Nationwide Building Society branch.

    Submitted 8 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00695/FUL Granted

    95 Guildford Street Luton

    Subdivision of existing commercial unit into three commercial units and a proposed new front entrance.

    Submitted 30 Jun 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00675/LAWE Refused

    Car Park 37 - 41 Cheapside Luton

    Certificate of lawfulness of existing use - Existing building works/material operations undertaken for the purpose of implementing planning permission 21/00047/FUL at Car Park 37-41 Cheapside, Luton, LU1 2HN. The works include site enclosure/security fencing, discontinuance of the previous car park use, setting out/laying out of the site/building footprint, site access arrangements and drainage-related works. The certificate is sought to confirm that the approved development has been lawfully commenced and that planning permission 21/00047/FUL remains extant.

    Submitted 24 Jun 2026
  • 26/00646/DOC Decided

    University Of Bedfordshire University Square Luton LU1 3JU

    Change of use of ground and first floor of existing building from education use (class F1) to Community Diagnostic Centre (Class E(e)) and erection of extension to provide a new entrance and plant and equipment to support the use. Discharge of condition 3 (External Materials) of Planning permission 26/00884/FUL dated 28 November 2025.

    Submitted 16 Jun 2026 Conditions
  • 26/00637/DOC Awaiting decision

    University Of Bedfordshire University Square Luton LU1 3JU

    Change of use of ground and first floor of existing building from education use (class F1) to Community Diagnostic Centre (Class E(e)) and erection of extension to provide a new entrance and plant and equipment to support the use. Discharge of condition 9 (Public Highways) of Planning permission 25/00884/FUL dated 28 November 2025.

    Submitted 15 Jun 2026 Conditions
  • 26/00618/COU Awaiting decision

    5A Chapel Street Luton LU1 2SE

    Conversion and change of use of two 2 one bed flats (Retrospective) to 1 three bed flat.

    Submitted 10 Jun 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00608/DOC Decided

    University Of Bedfordshire University Square Luton LU1 3JU

    Change of use of ground and first floor of existing building from education use (class F1) to Community Diagnostic Centre (Class E(e)) and erection of extension to provide a new entrance and plant and equipment to support the use. Discharge of condition 6 (Acoustic Detailing) of Planning permission 25/00884/FUL dated 28 November 2025.

    Submitted 9 Jun 2026 Conditions
  • 26/00605/LAWE Withdrawn

    First & Second Floor 27 George Street Luton

    Certificate of lawfulness of existing use - Conversion of existing 3 flats (C3) to a nine person House in Multiple Occupation (C4).

    Submitted 8 Jun 2026 Lawful development
  • 26/00580/PAEDWE Awaiting decision

    15 New Bedford Road Luton LU1 1SA

    Request for a determination as to whether prior approval is required under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 - Change of use from existing commercial business (Class E) to provide 12 new residential apartments (Class C3) on upper floors of building.

    Submitted 2 Jun 2026
  • 26/00557/AMEND Decided

    University Of Bedfordshire University Square Luton LU1 3JU

    Change of use of ground and first floor of existing building from education use (class F1) to Community Diagnostic Centre (Class E(e)) and erection of extension to provide a new entrance and plant and equipment to support the use. - Non material amendment of planning permission 25/00884/FUL dated 5th August 2025. (Reduction in size of frontage canopy, relocation of gas store and associated external opening, internal alterations around the lobby space)

    Submitted 27 May 2026
  • 26/00544/FUL Decided

    12 - 14 Windsor Street Luton LU1 5DT

    Erection of first floor side extensions incorporating roof lights and the use of part of the proposed roof space to provide 5 additional bedrooms within the existing 12 bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO).

    Submitted 22 May 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

    Submitted 22 May 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00528/FUL Awaiting decision

    72 Cromwell Road Luton LU3 1DN

    Erection of a detached building accommodating 2 x one bed flats

    Submitted 18 May 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00512/FUL Refused

    First Floor 31 King Street Luton LU1 2DW

    Change of use of the first and second floors from office use ((Use Class E) to form two self-contained residential units (Use Class C3(a))

    Submitted 13 May 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00503/DOC Granted

    University Of Bedfordshire University Square Luton LU1 3JU

    Change of use of ground and first floor of existing building from education use (class F1) to Community Diagnostic Centre (Class E(e)) and erection of extension to provide a new entrance and plant and equipment to support the use. Discharge of condition 5 (Lighting scheme) of Planning Permission 25/00884/FUL dated 28th November 2025.

    Submitted 12 May 2026 Conditions
  • 26/00486/DOC Granted

    Lea Halls Bute Street Luton

    Conversion and change of use of student accommodation (Sui Generis) to co-living accommodation (Sui Generis), together with construction of new entrance canopies added to existing buildings and alterations to parking provision, boundary treatments, lighting, cycle stores, bin stores, landscaping, public realm works, after demolition of existing on-site warden bungalow. Discharge of condition 3 (Construction Environmental Method Plan) of Planning Permission 23/01199/FUL dated 27th March 2024.

    Submitted 7 May 2026 Conditions
  • 26/00474/LBC Granted

    63 George Street Luton LU1 2AR

    Replacement of principal entrance doors, on a like-for-like basis.

    Submitted 5 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
  • 26/00473/FUL Granted

    63 George Street Luton LU1 2AR

    Replacement of principal entrance doors, on a like-for-like basis

    Submitted 5 May 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00431/DOC Granted

    48 Hastings Street Luton LU1 5BE

    Change of use of the ground floor from Class E(a) (commercial) back to Class C3 (dwellinghouse), alongside a proposed raised roof with dormer windows. Discharge of condition 4 (Construction Method Statement) of Planning permission 25/00230/FUL dated 23 July 2025.

    Submitted 27 Apr 2026 Conditions
  • 26/00430/DOC Granted

    46 Hastings Street Luton LU1 5BE

    Erection of front and rear dormer windows with roof increment and alterations to fenestration details to facilitate loft conversion. Discharge of condition 4 (Construction Method Statement) of Planning permission 25/00229/FULHH dated 9 July 2025.

    Submitted 27 Apr 2026 Conditions
  • 26/00401/DOC Granted

    2 - 4 Mill Street Luton LU1 2NA

    Erection of three igloo pods on terrace facing Guildford Street. Retrospective. Discharge of condition 2 (Management Plan) of Planning permission 24/01018/FUL dated 19 February 2025.

    Submitted 17 Apr 2026 Conditions
  • 26/00339/FULHH Decided

    108 New Bedford Road Luton LU3 1DE

    Erection of 2 bedroom detached annexe to the rear of the property - Retrospective

    Submitted 3 Apr 2026
  • 26/00319/FUL Decided

    18 Wellington Street Luton LU1 2QH

    Change of use of ground floor commercial unit from Class E to Hot Food Takeaway (Sui Generis), installation of rear extraction/ventilation system and associated internal alterations.

    Submitted 31 Mar 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00307/FUL Granted

    Chapel View 26 Chapel Street Luton

    Change of use from grocery store (Class E) to a self-service launderette (Sui Generis), and installation of an extraction flue to the rear of the building.

    Submitted 30 Mar 2026 Full applications
  • 26/00257/FUL Refused

    15 - 23 Manchester Street Luton LU1 2QB

    Conversion and change of use of upper floors to provide 16 Serviced Apartment units (Class C1) with new entrance lobby on ground floor, changes to front fenestration, erection of first floor rear extension to house a lift shaft. Refurbishment of existing dormer windows and erection of 3 new dormer windows to match existing over units 15, 17 and 17a, including an outside seating area for meal service under an open sided canopy with moveable perimeter planters to ground floor pavement area outside 15-23 Manchester Street.

    Submitted 16 Mar 2026 Full applications

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