Unit 2A1 Luton Retail Park Gipsy Lane Luton LU1 3JH Data via plota.co.uk

26/00600/FUL - Full Application Approved
Utility infrastructure

Proposal

Installation of an external plant (HVAC) to facilitate restaurant. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
8 Jun 2026
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Validated
26 Jun 2026
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Consultation
30 Jun 2026
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Approved
7 Aug 2026

Approved on 7 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 9 Aug 2026

Documents 13

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF Case Officer Report Case Officer Report · 7 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Decision Notice Decision Notice · 7 Aug 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 1

PDF DC02 PLANNING STATEMENT Current Docs · 8 Jun 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 6

PDF LRP-AL3 - BLOCK PLAN Current Docs · 18 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 001-1354-10 EXISTING PLAN & ELEVATIONS Current Docs · 18 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 001-1354-01C PROPOSED PLAN & ELEVATIONS Current Docs · 18 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF DC01 SITE LOCATION PLAN Current Docs · 8 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 5799/01/* EXISTING GENERAL ARRANGEMENT PLAN Current Docs · 8 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF 11025-PL-L01 EXISTING SITE PLAN Current Docs · 8 Jun 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF APPLICATIONFORMREDACTED Application Form · 8 Jun 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 1

PDF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Comment - Consultee · 7 Jul 2026 View ↗

Other documents 2

PDF 001-1354-ES REV A EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE Current Docs · 8 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF DC03 SPECIFICATION & EMAQ REPORT Current Docs · 8 Jun 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Luton
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
LU1 3JH
Received
8 Jun 2026
Validated
26 Jun 2026
Ward
SOUTH
Case officer
Show
Decision
Application Permitted
Decision date
7 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
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Public comments

No public comments yet.

5 neighbours consulted · Last counted 9 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Neighbours
30 Jun 2026
Consultation
30 Jun 2026
Site notice
8 Jul 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2024 Refused
Starbucks Drive-Thru Luton Retail Park Gipsy Lane Luton LU1 3JH
Display of one internally illuminated 9 metres Totem Pole sign to replace existing Totem…
24/00476/ADV
2023 Approved
Unit 10 Luton Retail Park Gipsy Lane Luton LU1 3JH
Display of two internally illuminated fascia signs and one projecting
23/01429/ADV
2023 Approved
Unit 10 Luton Retail Park Gipsy Lane Luton LU1 3JH
Installation of two air conditioning condenser units and two extractor vents.
23/01428/FUL
2023 Approved
Luton Retail Park Gipsy Lane Luton
Erection of one unit for use within Class E(a) as a sandwich shop/bakery and/or Class E(b…
23/01120/FUL
2022 Refused
Luton Retail Park Gipsy Lane Luton
Erection of one unit for use within Class E(a) as a sandwich shop/bakery and/or Class E(b…
22/01116/FUL
2022 Approved
Unit 3B Luton Retail Park Gipsy Lane Luton
Display of 5 internally illuminated Fascia Signs
22/00992/ADV
2022 Approved
Luton Retail Park Gipsy Lane Luton
Display of a D6 Elonex digital illuminated sign and an illuminated digital totem sign.
22/00174/ADV
2021 Approved
Luton Retail Park Gipsy Lane Luton
Display of 6 x D6 Elonex digital illuminated signs, 1 x D48 Elonex digital illuminated si…
21/00879/ADV
2020 Approved
Land Off Gipsy Lane Luton Bedfordshire LU1 3JH
Erection of an external flue
20/00197/MMAMD
2020 Approved
Land Off Gipsy Lane Luton Bedfordshire LU1 3JH
Erection of an external flue
20/00197/FUL
2018 Approved
Luton Retail Park Gipsy Lane Luton
Display of 2 illuminated and 25 non illuminated signs.
18/01737/ADV
2018 Approved
Unit 3B Luton Retail Park Gipsy Lane Luton LU1 3JH
Display of 5 internally illuminated fascia signs.
18/01010/ADV
2017 Approved
Unit 4A Luton Retail Park Gipsy Lane Luton Bedfordshire LU1 3JH
Display of 1 internally illuminated digital display sign
17/01970/ADV
2017 Approved
Unit 4A Luton Retail Park Gipsy Lane Luton Bedfordshire LU1 3JH
Display of 1 main elevation internally illuminated flex face fascia sign, 4 rear elevatio…
17/01659/ADV
2017 Approved
Unit 4A Luton Retail Park Gipsy Lane Luton Bedfordshire LU1 3JH
Installation of mezzanine floor and external alterations.
17/01057/FUL
2017 Approved
Unit 3 Gipsy Lane Luton Bedfordshire LU1 3JH
Refurbishment of existing unit to provide additional floorspace at ground and first floor…
17/00940/FUL
2017 Approved
Land Off Gipsy Lane Luton Bedfordshire LU1 3JH
Erection of 1200 Place Secondary School with associated access, parking, multi-use games…
17/01038/FUL
2017 Approved
Land To South Of Entrance Of Luton Retail Park Gipsy Lane Luton Bedfordshire
Creation of outdoor seating area.
17/00429/FUL
2016 Approved
Land Adjacent To Gipsy Lane Luton Bedfordshire LU1 3JH
Display of non-illuminated signage - 1 No. Gateway, 6 No Freestanding, 1 No side by side…
16/00885/ADV
2016 Approved
Unit 3A Luton Retail Park Gipsy Lane Luton Bedfordshire LU1 3JH
Display of 3 internally illuminated fascia signs and 2 window graphics signs
16/01078/ADV
2016 Approved
Unit 3A Luton Retail Park Gipsy Lane Luton Bedfordshire LU1 3JH
Alterations to existing side elevations.
16/01058/FUL
2016 Approved
Unit 3 Luton Retail Park Gipsy Lane Luton Bedfordshire LU1 3JH
Alterations to existing front elevations including new shop fronts and entrances.
16/00169/FUL
2025 Approved
Luton Retail Park Gipsy Lane Luton
Erection of one unit for use within Class E(a) as a sandwich shop/bakery and/or Class E(b…
25/00699/DOC
2025 Approved
Luton Retail Park Gipsy Lane Luton
Erection of one unit for use within Class E(a) as a sandwich shop/bakery and/or Class E(b…
25/00781/DOC
2025 Approved
Luton Retail Park Gipsy Lane Luton
Erection of one unit for use within Class E(a) as a sandwich shop/bakery and/or Class E(b…
25/00199/DOC
Luton
Planning Authority Score
3.2/10
Poor
#229 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings