Lady Zia Wernher School Leagrave Strangers Way Luton LU4 9ND

PER - Application Permitted 26/00067/DOC
Council
Date received
21 Jan 2026
Date validated
21 Jan 2026
Postcode
LU4 9ND

Description

Internal remodelling of the existing building along with minor elevation and fenestration changes and construction of two new extensions, parking, play and drop off area, to form Phase 2 of a new SEN school at the former Leagrave Educational Training Centre. Discharge of condition no. 6 (Noise assessment) of Planning permission 23/00957/REG3 dated 27th February 2024 and amended by planning permission 25/00914/MMAMD approved on 18th February 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