Park House 28 Park Street Luton LU1 3ET Data via plota.co.uk

26/00776/FUL - Full Application Refused
Utility infrastructureCommercial premises

Proposal

Installation of a commercial kitchen extraction and ventilation system to the rear Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓
Received
21 Jul 2026
✓
Validated
10 Aug 2026
✓
Consultation
24 Aug 2026
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Refused
2 Oct 2026
Appeal
Not lodged

Refused on 2 Oct 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 6 Oct 2026

Documents 8

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF Case Officer Report Case Officer Report · 2 Oct 2026 View ↗ PDF Decision Notice Decision Notice · 2 Oct 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 1

PDF PL01 - DESIGN, ACCESS, PLANNING & HERITAGE STATEMENT Current Docs · 10 Aug 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 2

PDF OAK-429 PL0-01 EXISTING & PROPOSED ELEVATIONS - SITE LOCATION AND BLOCK PLAN Current Docs · 10 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF OAK-429-PL0-02 EXISTING & PROPOSED FLOOR PLANS - ROOF PLANS Current Docs · 10 Aug 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF APPLICATION FORM Application Form · 10 Aug 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 1

PDF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION COMMENTS Comment - Consultee · 1 Sept 2026 View ↗

Other documents 1

PDF PL02 ACOUSTIC REPORT Current Docs · 10 Aug 2026 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Site constraints 6

Grade II listed: The Brewery Tap Public House the Pioneer Bookshop
List entry 1114633 · 19 m away · 6 more listed buildings within 150 m (6 Grade II)
Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
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Historic England ↗
National infrastructure project 255 m away: London Luton Airport Expansion
The site is 255 m from the project boundary. Airport, decided. The project page says whether consent was granted. Also within 2 km: M1 Junction 10a Grade Separation - Luton (decided, 1597 m).
Nationally significant infrastructure projects (power stations, electricity lines, pipelines, major roads and railways, harbours, airports and reservoirs) are consented by a Secretary of State under the Planning Act 2008, after an examination by the Planning Inspectorate, rather than by the council. The boundary is the one the Inspectorate consults on and can change as the scheme does. Projects are shown within 2 km of the site.
Planning Inspectorate project page ↗
Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 2; Inside the Luton built-up area; Conservation area 94 m away: Town Centre Conservation Area 1; Heritage at risk 94 m away: George Street/Town Centre.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Planning Inspectorate, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Building

Floor area91 m² (980 sq ft)
Energy ratingC (asset rating 54)
UseRetail/Financial and Professional Services
HeatingHeating and Natural Ventilation

From the energy performance certificate lodged in February 2024, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Luton
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
LU1 3ET
Received
21 Jul 2026
Validated
10 Aug 2026
Ward
CENTRAL
Case officer
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Target decision
5 Oct 2026
Decision
Application Refused
Decision date
2 Oct 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Agent
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Leaseholder
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How this decision compares

Decided in 53 days from validation, about the council's usual 56 days. Refused, as 22% of commercial premises here are.

58%decided within 8 weeks
78%approved
110decided in the last year

Plota live figures for commercial premises decided by Luton in the last twelve months, from validation. Luton decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

20 neighbours consulted · Last counted 6 Oct 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Neighbours
24 Aug 2026
Consultation
24 Aug 2026
Comments by
17 Sept 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

2025 Approved
The Brewery Tap 22 Park Street Luton LU1 3ET
Construction of external bottle bar and TV shelter, fixed seating benches, raised planter…
25/01399/FUL
2025 Refused
Footpath Outside 58 Park Street Luton LU1 3ET
Installation of 1No. BT Street Hub Unit
25/01408/FUL
2025 Refused
Footpath Outside 58 Park Street Luton LU1 3ET
Two digital 75 inch LCD display screen, one on each side of the Street Hub unit.
25/01409/ADV
2025 Approved
University Of Bedfordshire University Square Luton LU1 3JU
Change of use of ground and first floor of existing building from education use (class F1…
25/00884/FUL
2024 Approved
The Atrium Park Street West And Burr Street Luton LU1 3BE
Conversion and change of use of the portion of the building marked in the accompanying dr…
24/00845/FUL
2022 Approved
Winchester House 21 Park Street West Luton LU1 3BE
Conversion and change of use of first and second floor offices to a five person HMO
22/00468/LBC
2021 Refused
42 Park Street Luton LU1 3ET
Conversion and change of use of shop to two studio flats and external alterations.
21/00434/FUL
2019 Refused
York House 17 - 19 Park Street West Luton
Roof extension to rear projection incorporating mansard roof with dormer window and exter…
19/00109/FUL
2018 Approved
University Of Bedfordshire University Square Luton LU1 3JU
Retrospective planning permission for the installation of internally illuminated display…
18/01309/ADV
2018 Approved
60 Park Street Luton LU1 3ET
Change of use from Restaurant Class (A3) to Class A2 (Professional Services)
18/00491/COU
2018 Approved
60 Park Street Luton LU1 3ET
Change of use from Restaurant Class (A3) to Class A2 (Professional Services)
18/00491/LAWP
2018 Approved
46 - 52 Park Street Luton Bedfordshire LU1 3HP
Conversion and change of use of No. 46 Park Street from Public House on ground floor to t…
18/00230/FUL
2018 Approved
Bus Shelter Opposite 38 Park Street Luton
Display of double sided digital advertising panel on bus shelter.
18/00325/ADV
2017 Approved
14B Park Street Luton Bedfordshire LU1 3EP
Retrospective application for installation of ATM
17/02158/FUL
2017 Approved
14B Park Street Luton Bedfordshire LU1 3EP
Retrospective Application for installation of 1 Internally Illuminated top sign, 1 Intern…
17/02159/ADV
2017 Approved
58 Park Street Luton LU1 3ET
Change of use from Use Class A2 to Use Class A5 with installation of a new shop front and…
17/01568/FUL
2017 Approved
58 Park Street Luton LU1 3ET
Display of one internally illuminated fascia sign and one internally illuminated projecti…
17/01569/ADV
2017 Approved
41 - 43 Park Street Luton Bedfordshire LU1 3JX
Erection of temporary construction crane and retention of site hoarding
17/01425/FUL
2017 Approved
University Of Bedfordshire University Square Luton Bedfordshire LU1 3JU
Erection of Gas Meter House and associated screen fencing
17/00520/FUL
2016 Approved
University Of Bedfordshire University Square Luton Bedfordshire LU1 3JU
Erection of a four storey academic building with additional roof plant enclosure together…
16/01303/FUL
2016 Approved
University Of Bedfordshire 65 Park Street Luton Bedfordshire LU1 3JX
Display of four internally illuminated fascia and two vinyl signs.
16/00164/ADV
2016 Refused
The Olive Grove 38A Park Street Luton Bedfordshire LU1 3ET
Installation of an ATM to Shop Front.
16/00035/FUL
2016 Refused
The Olive Grove 38A Park Street Luton Bedfordshire LU1 3ET
Installation of an ATM to Shop Front.
16/00135/LBC
2024 Withdrawn
The Atrium Park Street West Luton LU1 3BE
Request for a determination as to whether prior approval is required under Schedule 2, Pa…
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2022 Approved
Pavement Outside 58 Park Street Luton LU1 3ET
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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 statistics
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

Freehold boundary: © Crown copyright and database rights 2026, HM Land Registry. Polygons © Crown copyright and database rights 2026 Ordnance Survey 100026316. Conditions of use

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.

Leaseholders: Information produced by HM Land Registry. © Crown copyright 2026. Source: HM Land Registry, UK and overseas companies that own property in England and Wales, September 2026 release.