Unit 3A 326 - 340 Dunstable Road Luton LU4 8JP Data via plota.co.uk

26/00932/FUL - Full Application Awaiting decision

Proposal

Installation of external roller shutters and erection of an associated overhead canopy and associated works Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
7 Sept 2026
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Validated
22 Sept 2026
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Consultation
30 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 17 Nov 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 17 Nov 2026, from Luton's recent commercial premises.

Comments are open until 24 Oct 2026

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Site constraints 3

Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 2; Inside the Luton built-up area; National infrastructure project 1395 m away: The Grand Union Canal Transfer, at pre-application.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Planning Inspectorate, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Building

Floor area211 m² (2,271 sq ft)
Energy ratingB (asset rating 31)
UseRetail/Financial and Professional Services
HeatingHeating and Natural Ventilation

From the energy performance certificate lodged in May 2024, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Luton
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
LU4 8JP
Received
7 Sept 2026
Validated
22 Sept 2026
Ward
BEECH HILL
Target decision
17 Nov 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Decision outlook

Day 17 of the 56-day target. Luton usually decides commercial premises by day 56.

Day 1739 days to the 56-day target
58%decided within 8 weeks
78%approved
110decided in the last year

Plota live figures for commercial premises decided by Luton in the last twelve months, from validation. Luton decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

9 neighbours consulted · Last counted 5 Oct 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Neighbours
30 Sept 2026
Consultation
30 Sept 2026
Comments by
24 Oct 2026
Env. assessment
No
Luton
Planning Authority Score
3.2/10
Poor
#229 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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 statistics
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

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.