Luton ranks #186 out of 282 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (85%) than the national average (90%).

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Luton decision performance

Based on MHCLG data, 2025

76%

Overall approval rate

Below avg (87%) #268 of 282

85%

Householder approved

Below avg (90%) #237 of 282

58%

Decided in 8 weeks

Below avg (64%) #186 of 282

44%

Extended time limit

Above avg (40%) #167 of 282

37%

Minor dwellings approved

67 decided (1-9 homes)

69%

Major dwellings approved

13 decided (10+ homes)

40%

Change of use approved

53 decided

721

Total decisions

171 refused in 2025

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