Change of use applications in Luton

There were 168 change of use applications in Luton in the last 12 months. 42 involve HMOs. Of the 123 decided so far, 78 were approved. Change of use covers conversions between planning use classes: shops to flats, offices to homes, houses to HMOs or care homes.

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Showing 33 of 33 applications
22 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00992/LAWP

14 Brantwood Road Luton LU1 1JJ

Certificate of lawfulness of proposed use - Confirmation that permitted development rights within Class L, Schedule 2, Part 3 of the GPDO (as amended)...

Certificate of lawfulness (Proposed) Luton
13 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00794/FUL

3 Hillview Crescent Luton LU2 7AA

Conversion and change of use from a 4 bed dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a children's care home (Class C2 residential institution ) for up to three child...

Full Application Luton
9 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01041/COU

262 Ashcroft Road Luton LU2 9AE

Change of use of the existing ground floor retail unit 2 to a self-service laundrette (Sui Generis use).

Change of Use Luton
8 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01037/FUL

126 Wilsden Avenue Luton LU1 5HR

Conversion and change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to residential children?s home (Use Class C2), for one child/young person aged 5 -18 ye...

Full Application Luton
8 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision 26/01036/COU

12 St James Road Luton LU3 1PW

Change of use of a detached outbuilding from storage to a health, wellbeing and beauty treatment use (Use Class E), operating on an appointment-only b...

Change of Use Luton
7 Oct 2026 Withdrawn 19 Oct 26/00952/FUL

74-88 Marsh Road Luton LU3 2NJ

Stationing of caravan/trailer and store for food and beverage sales - Retrospective

Full Application Luton
5 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00958/FUL

117 Pomfret Avenue Luton LU2 0JJ

Erection of first-floor rear extension, alterations to front elevation and conversion and change of use of dwellinghouse (Class C3) to seven bedroom H...

Full Application Luton
5 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00798/COU

2 Holmfield Close Luton LU1 3SX

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) suppor...

Change of Use Luton
5 Oct 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00980/FULHH

68 Pembroke Avenue Luton LU4 9BH

Conversion and change of use of outbuilding/garage to a one bed annexe

FUL Household Luton
29 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00912/COU

12 Moor Street Luton LU1 1HA

Change of use of part of the ground floor from storage (Use Class B8) to a retail showroom (Use Class E(a)) together with a new shopfront.

Change of Use Luton
21 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00903/FUL

California Inn 82 - 84 Chapel Street Luton LU1 5DD

Erection of a two storey front and three and four storey side/rear extensions to create 32 rooms for student accommodation on the upper floors, change...

Full Application Luton
17 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00966/TEMP

10 Midland Road Luton LU2 0HR

"Extension of temporary planning permission (Ref: 25/00978/FUL) for the change of use of vacant land to provide temporary car storage for a further 12...

Application for a temporary duration Luton
16 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00805/FUL

34 Russell Rise Luton LU1 5EX

Erection of two storey side extension including an extension to rear dormer and additional front rooflight, conversion and change of use from dwelling...

Full Application Luton
16 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00887/FUL

111B Barton Road Luton LU3 2BL

Conversion and change of use from 3 bedroom dwellinghouse (class C3) to a children's home (class C2) for up to two children aged 8-17 yrs and erection...

Full Application Luton
14 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00911/FUL

16 Conway Road Luton LU4 8JA

Conversion and change of use from HMO (Class C4) to larger HMO (Class Sui Generis) of letting units from 10 to 11, following demolition of existing gr...

Full Application Luton
14 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00893/FUL

17 Enderby Road Luton LU3 2HG

Erection of an outbuilding in the back garden to use for dog grooming business

Full Application Luton
10 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00944/LAWP

116 Talbot Road Luton LU2 7RW

Certificate of Lawulness of Prooposed Development - Erection of a rear/side dormers with two front rooflights to facilitate a change of use of single ...

Certificate of lawfulness (Proposed) Luton
7 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00824/FUL

306 - 308 Oakley Road Luton LU4 9QD

Conversion and extension of existing detached double garage to 1 bedroom dwelling (Class C3) for ancillary use to existing pharmacy together with asso...

Full Application Luton
4 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00868/FUL

22 Grange Avenue Luton LU4 9AT

Change of use of existing small HMO (Use Class C4) to use as a children's home (Use Class C2) for up to four children. Erection of associated bin and ...

Full Application Luton
2 Sept 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00923/DOC

15 New Bedford Road Luton LU1 1SA

Request for a determination as to whether prior approval is required under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Perm...

Discharge of Multiple Conditions Luton
28 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00826/COU

5 Cromwell Road Luton LU3 1DP

Change of use of a six person house in multiple occupation (HMO) Class C4 to an eight person large HMO (Sui Generis).

Change of Use Luton
28 Aug 2026 Refused 23 Oct 26/00815/COU

7 Rockfield Drive Luton LU3 3EY

Conversion and change of use from a three bedroom dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a children's care home (Class C2 residential institution ) for up to thr...

Change of Use Luton
24 Aug 2026 Approved 13 Oct 26/00900/LAWP

65 Clarendon Road Luton LU2 7PJ

Certificate of lawfulness of Proposed Development - Erection of a rear/side dormer with two front rooflights and alterations to fenestration to facili...

Certificate of lawfulness (Proposed) Luton
24 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00502/FUL

176A - 178A Dunstable Road Luton LU4 8JJ

Change of use of first floor from office to restaurant (Class E) and erection of a semi-covered pergola structure with glass balustrade to provide add...

Full Application Luton
17 Aug 2026 Withdrawn 28 Aug 26/00873/LAWP

Flat 3 27 George Street Luton LU1 2AF

Fast Track - Certificate of lawfulness of proposed use - Change of use of residential (C3) to a 4 person House in Multiple Occupation (C4) Retrospecti...

Certificate of lawfulness (Proposed) Luton
17 Aug 2026 Withdrawn 28 Aug 26/00872/LAWP

Flat 1 27 George Street Luton LU1 2AF

Fast track - Certificate of lawfulness of proposed use - Change of use of residential (C3) to a 5 person House in Multiple Occupation (C4) Retrospecti...

Certificate of lawfulness (Proposed) Luton
14 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00808/FUL

Land East Of Aldi And B&Q At Laporte Retail Park Dallow Road Luton

Change of use of the site from open storage (Class B8) to a truck, coach and vehicle washing facility (Class B2), together with the erection of four c...

Full Application Luton
13 Aug 2026 Refused 8 Oct 26/00856/FUL

61 Morgan Close Luton LU4 9GL

Conversion and Change of use of dwellinghouse (C3) to a children's home (C2) for up to two children aged 8 to 17 years.

Full Application Luton
10 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00842/DOC

11 New Bedford Road Luton LU1 1SA

Change of use from hair salon (Class E) to laundrette. Discharge of conditions 4 (Enhanced Sound Insulation) and 5 (Anti-vibration measures) of Planni...

Discharge of Multiple Conditions Luton
7 Aug 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00756/FUL

6 - 8 Park Street Luton LU1 3EP

Refurbishment, extension and conversion of the vacant first and second floors to provide 18 self-contained studio apartments, together with external a...

Full Application Luton
6 Aug 2026 Approved 22 Sep 26/00695/FUL

95 Guildford Street Luton

Subdivision of existing commercial unit into three commercial units and a proposed new front entrance.

Full Application Luton
31 Jul 2026 Approved 8 Oct 26/00810/LAWP

70 Flint Close Luton LU3 3LX

Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Development - Change of use of existing single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to small House in Multiple Occupatio...

Certificate of lawfulness (Proposed) Luton
31 Jul 2026 Approved 16 Sep 26/00779/MMAMD

7 Langham Close Luton LU2 7EA

Change of use of a 6 bed House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) to a childrens home (Class C2). Variation of condition 3 (age of children) of planning per...

Minor Material Amendment Luton
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Frequently asked questions

Do you need planning permission to run an HMO?
A small HMO (3-6 unrelated tenants, Class C4) usually doesn't need planning permission unless the area has an Article 4 direction. Larger HMOs (7+ tenants, 'sui generis') almost always need a full planning application.
What is Class E in planning?
Class E is the flexible commercial use class introduced in September 2020. It covers shops, offices, cafes, restaurants, gyms, clinics, nurseries and light industry. You can change uses freely within Class E without planning permission.
Can you convert offices to flats without planning permission?
Class MA permitted development rights let you convert Class E premises (including offices) to residential (Class C3) via a prior-approval application rather than full planning permission. Limits apply: max 1,500m², not in conservation areas or AONBs without additional consent.
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