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26/00307/FUL - Full Application Approved
Change of useUtility infrastructure

Proposal

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. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
30 Mar 2026
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Validated
21 Apr 2026
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Consultation
27 Apr 2026
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Approved
21 Jul 2026

Approved on 21 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 24 Jul 2026

Documents 18

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF Case Officer Report Case Officer Report · 21 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF Decision Notice Decision Notice · 21 Jul 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 4

PDF 00210-ACC-RP-YA-0001-P01 - NOISE IMPACT ASSESSMENT Current Docs - ADDITIONAL · 21 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF DC06 DESIGN AND ACCESS STATEMENT Current Docs · 30 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF DC04 NOISE REPORT Current Docs · 30 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF DC03 PLANNING STATEMENT Current Docs · 30 Mar 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 7

PDF DC10 PROPOSED FLOOR PLAN Current Docs · 21 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF DC11 EXISTING ELEVATIONS Current Docs · 20 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF DC09 EXISTING FLOOR PLAN Current Docs · 20 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF DC12 PROPOSED ELEVATIONS Current Docs · 20 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF DC13 GAS CONNECTION PLAN Current Docs · 20 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF DC01 SITE LOCATION PLAN Current Docs · 30 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF DC07 SITE WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN Current Docs · 30 Mar 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF APPLICATIONFORMREDACTED Application Form · 30 Mar 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 1

PDF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Comment - Consultee · 1 May 2026 View ↗

Other documents 3

PDF DC02 PHOTO Current Docs · 15 Apr 2026 View ↗ PDF DC05 PARKING PROVISION DETAILS Current Docs · 30 Mar 2026 View ↗ PDF DC08 SCHEDULE OF UNITS WITHIN THE SECONDARY FRONTAGE - SHEET2 (1) Current Docs · 30 Mar 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Luton
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
LU1 2SE
Received
30 Mar 2026
Validated
21 Apr 2026
Ward
CENTRAL
Case officer
Show
Decision
Application Permitted
Decision date
21 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show

Consultation & key dates

Neighbours
27 Apr 2026
Consultation
27 Apr 2026
Site notice
29 Apr 2026
Press notice
13 May 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

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2025 Approved
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2025 Approved
7 - 9 George Street West Luton LU1 2BJ
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25/00443/FUL
2025 Approved
7 - 9 George Street West Luton LU1 2BJ
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2024 Approved
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2024 Approved
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Conversion of offices into seven resident House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) a Sui-Generi…
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2024 Approved
1 George Street West Luton LU1 2BJ
Works to Listed Building - Conversion of offices into seven resident House in Multiple Oc…
24/01202/LBC
2023 Approved
4 George Street West Luton LU1 2BJ
Conversion of existing premises to provide 10 flats (7 two beds and 3 one beds), erection…
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2024 Approved
28 Chapel Street Luton LU1 2SE
Display of one externally non-illuminated vinyl fascia sign.
24/00453/ADV
2024 Withdrawn
1 George Street West Luton LU1 2BJ
Works to Listed Building: Conversion of existing residential HMO into four self contained…
24/00308/LBC
2024 Withdrawn
1 George Street West Luton LU1 2BJ
Conversion of existing residential HMO into four self contained one bedroom flats and ere…
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2022 Approved
9A Chapel Street Luton LU1 2SE
Erection of a two storey rear/side infill extension, outside seating area and extraction…
22/01296/FUL
2023 Approved
20 Chapel Street Luton LU1 2SE
Change of use from laundrette (Sui-Generis) to restaurant (Class-E) with erection of chim…
23/00311/FUL
2022 Approved
2 Castle Street Luton LU1 3AA
Works to Listed Building: - Internal alterations and refurbishment/redecoration works
22/01579/LBC
2022 Refused
9A Chapel Street Luton LU1 2SE
Display of an internally illuminated fascia box sign.
22/01060/ADV
2022 Refused
20 Chapel Street Luton LU1 2SE
Change of use from laundrette (Sui-Generis) to restaurant (Class-E) with erection of chim…
22/00498/FUL
2022 Approved
Rooftop At Wesley House 19 Chapel Street Luton LU1 2EG
Replacement of base station, 8 antennas, support structures, equipment cabinet and associ…
22/00727/FUL
2016 Approved
10 - 20 Castle Street Luton Bedfordshire LU1 3AJ
Display of 3 internally illuminated fascia, 2 internally illuminated projecting and 15 in…
16/01575/ADV
2016 Approved
10 - 20 Castle Street Luton Bedfordshire LU1 3AJ
Demolition of existing building and erection of new building for Classes A1/A2 use and in…
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2016 Approved
Regional House 28 - 34 Chapel Street Luton Bedfordshire LU1 2SE
Creation of third floor comprising of restaurant and roof top garden.
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2016 Approved
Bank 15 - 17 George Street Luton Bedfordshire LU1 2AF
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2016 Approved
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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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings