Unit 9 81 Arundel Road Luton LU4 8DY

Awaiting decision 26/00105/DOC
Council
Date received
30 Jan 2026
Date validated
23 Feb 2026
Postcode
LU4 8DY

Description

Change of use of the premises from a car mechanic's garage (B2) to a car mechanics garage (B2) with ancillary MOT testing (Sui Generis) and minor alterations to the external appearance of the building. Discharge of condition 6 (Operation and management plan) of Planning permission 25/00491/FUL dated 19th January 2026.

3.4/10
Planning Authority Score
#213 of 277

Luton ranks #157 out of 277 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (85%) than the national average (90%).

Luton decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
76%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #263 of 277
85%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #232 of 277
68%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #157 of 277
44%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #164 of 277
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