University Of Bedfordshire University Square Luton LU1 3JU Data via plota.co.uk

26/00557/AMEND - Non Material Amendments Awaiting decision

Proposal

Change of use of ground and first floor of existing building from education use (class F1) to Community Diagnostic Centre (Class E(e)) and erection of extension to provide a new entrance and plant and equipment to support the use. - Non material amendment of planning permission 25/00884/FUL dated 5th August 2025. (Reduction in size of frontage canopy, relocation of gas store and associated external opening, internal alterations around the lobby space) Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
27 May 2026
Validated
29 May 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

This application is under consideration - no decision has been issued yet.

Important details

Council
Luton
Application type
Non Material Amendments
Postcode
LU1 3JU
Received
27 May 2026
Validated
29 May 2026
Ward
CENTRAL
Case officer
Show
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Consultation & key dates

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