32 Shelley Road Luton LU4 0JA Data via plota.co.uk

26/00366/COU - Change of Use Approved

Proposal

Change of use of dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a children's home (Class C2) for up to two children (aged 8-17 years). Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
13 Apr 2026
Validated
11 May 2026
Consultation
18 May 2026
Approved
6 Jul 2026

Approved on 6 Jul 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 10 Jul 2026

Important details

Council
Luton
Application type
Change of Use
Postcode
LU4 0JA
Received
13 Apr 2026
Validated
11 May 2026
Ward
LEWSEY
Case officer
Show
Decision
Application Permitted
Decision date
6 Jul 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Faraz Ahmed

Consultation & key dates

Neighbours
18 May 2026
Consultation
18 May 2026
Site notice
20 May 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