140 Barton Road Luton LU3 2BD Data via plota.co.uk

26/00685/FUL - Full Application Awaiting decision

Proposal

Erection of replacement 4-bedroom chalet bungalow with associated parking, landscaping, bin/cycle storage and external works after demolition of existing dwelling. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
26 Jun 2026
✓
Consultation
13 Jul 2026
Decision
Expected by 6 Nov 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicted a decision around 9 Oct 2026; it is now day 105.

The consultation period closed on 6 Aug 2026.

Site constraints 4

Also on the record
Local nature reserve 360 m away: Galley and Warden Hills Sssi; SSSI 360 m away: Galley and Warden Hills SSSI; National landscape 356 m away: Chilterns; 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 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.

Sales history 2

Last sold for £450,000 in September 2022. Detached house, freehold.

21 September 2022£450,000
1 December 2009£220,000

Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.

Building

Floor area96 m² (1,033 sq ft)
Energy ratingE (39 out of 100), could reach C
PropertyDetached bungalow, 5 habitable rooms
Built1950 to 1966
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in March 2022, 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
LU3 2BD
Received
26 Jun 2026
Validated
26 Jun 2026
Ward
BRAMINGHAM
Case officer
Show
Target decision
6 Nov 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show

Decision outlook

Day 105, past the statutory target. 73% of demolitions in Luton are decided within thirteen weeks; extensions of time are common, and the council need not decide on the day. Last seen undecided on 1 Oct 2026.

Day 10549 days past the 56-day target
58%decided within 8 weeks
80%approved
64decided in the last year

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

Public comments

5comments received
5 objecting

100% object · above the UK average of 74%

9 neighbours consulted · Last counted 1 Oct 2026

Read the comments on the council site ↗

Consultation & key dates

Neighbours
13 Jul 2026
Consultation
13 Jul 2026
Comments by
6 Aug 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

Sale prices: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

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.