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26/00260/DOC - Discharge of Multiple Conditions Approved
Change of useSigns & advertsCommercial premises

Proposal

Change of use from restaurant with ancillary offices and stores (Class E(b)) to mixed-use drinking establishment with food, music and events (Sui Generis) on the ground floor and part first floor, including outdoor bar within existing seating area, commercial offices on part first floor (Class E(g)(i)), and installation of open timber canopy and security gates (retrospective). Discharge of conditions 7 (Noise Management Plan) and 8 (Management Plan) of Planning permission 25/01219/FUL dated 23rd December 2025. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓
Received
16 Mar 2026
✓
Consultation
29 Apr 2026
✓
Approved
8 May 2026

Approved on 8 May 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 1 Aug 2026

Documents 5

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF Decision Notice Decision Notice · 8 May 2026 View ↗ PDF Case Officer Report Case Officer Report · 8 May 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF APPLICATION FORM Application Form · 16 Mar 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 1

PDF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION COMMENTS Comment - Consultee · 8 Apr 2026 View ↗

Other documents 1

PDF DC01 PLANNING CONDITION DISCHARGE SUBMISSION Current Docs · 16 Mar 2026 View ↗

All documents on the council site ↗

Associated applications 2

Licence at this address

  • Licence Masons Premises licence · in force since 5 Aug 2026 Hours not given on the register

Licensed hours are what the licence permits, not opening times.

Site constraints 6

National infrastructure project 227 m away: London Luton Airport Expansion
The site is 227 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, 1730 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; 3 listed buildings within 150 m; Conservation area 79 m away: Plaiters' Lea The Hat District Conservation Area 3; Heritage at risk 79 m away: Plaiters Lea, Town Centre; Inside the Luton built-up area.
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 area506 m² (5,447 sq ft)
Energy ratingC (asset rating 58)
UseRestaurants and Cafes/Drinking Establishments/Takeaways
HeatingAir Conditioning

From the energy performance certificate lodged in March 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
Discharge of Multiple Conditions
Postcode
LU1 3JE
Received
16 Mar 2026
Validated
16 Mar 2026
Ward
SOUTH
Case officer
Show
Target decision
11 May 2026
Decision
Application Permitted
Decision date
8 May 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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How this decision compares

Decided in 53 days from validation, about the council's usual 56 days. Approved, as 61% of changes of use here are.

70%decided within 8 weeks
61%approved
118decided in the last year

Plota live figures for changes of use decided by Luton in the last twelve months, from validation. Luton decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

Last counted 1 Aug 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Consultation
29 Apr 2026
Comments by
20 May 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

21 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

This property

Previous applications at this address

2025 Approved
Display of one internally illuminated sign above front entrance doors (retrospective) and…
25/01220/ADV
2025 Approved
Change of use from restaurant with ancillary offices and stores (Class E(b)) to mixed-use…
25/01219/FUL
Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025
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2022 Withdrawn
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Display of two digital 75" LCD display screens, one on each side of the Street Hub unit.
22/00791/ADV
2022 Withdrawn
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Installation of one new BT Street Hub after the removal of associated BT kiosk(s).
22/00790/FUL
2022 Approved
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Display of an internally illuminated fascia sign
22/00409/ADV
2021 Approved
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Change of use of outbuilding to one bedroom staff accommodation ancillary to the existing…
21/01428/FUL
2020 Approved
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Alterations to rooftop plant and enclosures.
20/00339/FUL
2019 Approved
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Erection of a four storey academic building with additional roof plant enclosure together…
19/00076/AMEND
2018 Approved
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Erection of a four storey academic building with additional roof plant enclosure together…
18/01118/DOC
2017 Approved
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2017 Approved
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17/00520/FUL
2016 Approved
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16/01303/FUL
2016 Approved
Bus Shelter Opp University Of Bedfordshire Church Street Luton Bedfordshire
Display of one Internally illuminated digital panel forming integral part of bus shelter.
16/01181/ADV
2016 Approved
Bus Shelter Opposite Uni Of Bedfordshire Church Street Luton Bedfordshire
Display of one internally illuminated digital panel forming integral part of bus shelter.
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2016 Approved
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Display of one internally illuminated digital panel forming integral part of bus shelter.
16/01190/ADV
2016 Approved
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16/01191/ADV
2016 Approved
19 The Mall Luton Bedfordshire LU1 2TD
External alterations to include new glazed doors and render feature surround to doorway.
16/00194/FUL
2016 Approved
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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 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.