306 - 308 Oakley Road Luton LU4 9QD Data via plota.co.uk

26/00824/FUL - Full Application Awaiting decision

Proposal

Conversion and extension of existing detached double garage to 1 bedroom dwelling (Class C3) for ancillary use to existing pharmacy together with associated external alterations parking, access and servicing works. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓
Received
5 Aug 2026
✓
Validated
7 Sept 2026
✓
Consultation
11 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 2 Nov 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 2 Nov 2026, from Luton's recent changes of use.

The consultation period closed on 4 Oct 2026.

Site constraints 3

Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 2; National infrastructure project 1507 m away: Woodside Link Houghton Regis Bedfordshire; Inside the Luton built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building 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 area40 m² (431 sq ft)
Energy ratingE (50 out of 100), could reach C
PropertySemi-detached flat, 2 habitable rooms
Built1950 to 1966
HeatingElectric storage heaters
WallsCavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in May 2010, 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
LU4 9QD
Received
5 Aug 2026
Validated
7 Sept 2026
Ward
CHALLNEY
Case officer
Show
Target decision
2 Nov 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Freehold owner
Show

Decision outlook

Day 51 of the 56-day target. Luton usually decides changes of use by day 56.

Day 515 days to the 56-day target
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

1comment received
1 objecting

14 neighbours consulted · Last counted 27 Oct 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Neighbours
10 Sept 2026
Consultation
11 Sept 2026
Comments by
4 Oct 2026
Site or press notice
18 Sept 2026
Env. assessment
No
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

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.

Freehold owner: 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.