1 - 35 Bolton Road Luton

Awaiting decision 26/00178/DOC
Council
Date received
17 Feb 2026
Date validated
17 Feb 2026

Description

Hybrid planning application for a development comprising: Full details of a new self-storage unit (Use Class B8) and Outline application (All matters reserved, except access) for residential units (Use Class C3) landscaping, public realm improvements, access alterations, car and cycle parking. Discharge of conditions 27 (Excavations), 29 (Piling), 31 (Boreholes), 32 (Contamination monitoring and maintenance plan), 33 (Piling Method Statement), 40 (Remediation strategy), 43 (Degree and nature of any contamination identified) and 44 (remediation method statement) of Planning Permisison 24/01199/HYBRID dated 30th 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