222 Park Street Luton LU1 3HB Data via plota.co.uk

26/00205/COU - Change of Use Refused

Proposal

Change of use residential dwelling (Class C3) to residential care home (Class C2) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
24 Feb 2026
Validated
27 Mar 2026
Consultation
9 Apr 2026
Refused
21 May 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 21 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 5 Jul 2026

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Important details

Council
Luton
Application type
Change of Use
Postcode
LU1 3HB
Received
24 Feb 2026
Validated
27 Mar 2026
Ward
SOUTH
Case officer
Show
Decision
Application Refused
Decision date
21 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show

Consultation & key dates

Neighbours
9 Apr 2026
Consultation
9 Apr 2026
Site notice
8 Apr 2026
Env. assessment
No
Luton
Planning Authority Score
3.2/10
Poor
#229 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Luton ranks #187 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (86%) than the national average (90%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Luton decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
76%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #281 of 296
86%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #245 of 296
60%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #187 of 296
43%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #171 of 296
35%
Minor dwellings approved
71 decided (1-9 homes)
67%
Major dwellings approved
9 decided (10+ homes)
40%
Change of use approved
53 decided
741
Total decisions
179 refused in the year to March 2026