2 Holmfield Close Luton LU1 3SX Data via plota.co.uk

26/00798/FUL - Full Application Awaiting decision

Proposal

Conversion and change of use from dwellinghouse (Class C3a ) to residential children's home for four children aged 8 to 17 years old (Class C2) supporting by 24 hr staffing. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

Received
27 Jul 2026
Decision
Awaiting decision

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Important details

Council
Luton
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
LU1 3SX
Received
27 Jul 2026
Validated
27 Jul 2026
Ward
SOUTH
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 7 Aug 2026

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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