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26/00307/FUL - Full Application Awaiting decision

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

Received
30 Mar 2026
Validated
21 Apr 2026
Consultation
27 Apr 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet. The consultation period closed on 21 May 2026.

Important details

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

Consultation & key dates

Neighbours
27 Apr 2026
Consultation
27 Apr 2026
Site notice
29 Apr 2026
Press notice
13 May 2026
Env. assessment
No
Luton
Planning Authority Score
3/10
Poor
#235 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

Luton ranks #192 out of 292 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (85%) 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, 2025
76%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #279 of 292
85%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #245 of 292
58%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (64%) #192 of 292
44%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #173 of 292
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