Change of use applications in Luton

There were 130 change of use applications in Luton in the last 12 months. 30 involve HMOs. Of the 84 decided so far, 53 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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7 Sept 2026 Pending 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
2 Sept 2026 Pending 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 Pending 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 Pending 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 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17 Aug 2026 Withdrawn 26/00873/LAWP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17 Aug 2026 Withdrawn 26/00872/LAWP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 Awaiting decision 26/00856/FUL

61 Morgan Close Luton LU4 9GL

Conversion and Change of use of dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a children's home (Class 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 Awaiting decision 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 Awaiting decision 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 Awaiting decision 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
28 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00732/FUL

34 Studley Road Luton LU3 1BB

Conversion and change of use of veterinary clinic (Class E) to three apartments (2 one bed and 1 three bed), lowering and making a flat roof over side...

Full Application Luton
27 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00798/FUL

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...

Full Application Luton
27 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00746/FUL

Unit F Airport Executive Park President Way Luton LU2 9NL

Change of use at Unit F, Airport Executive Park, to Class B2 and external alterations, including the installation of condenser units.

Full Application Luton
27 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00735/FUL

25 Finsbury Road Luton LU4 9AH

Change of use of an existing small House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Class C4) to a children's care home (Use Class C2) for up to four children (age...

Full Application Luton
24 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00733/LAWP

65 Ferndale Road Luton LU1 1PF

Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Development - Conversion and change of use of (Class C3) residential dwelling to (Class C4) HMO Class L(b) and r...

Certificate of lawfulness (Proposed) Luton
23 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00734/FUL

42 Silecroft Road Luton LU2 0RN

Change of use from five bed dwellinghouse (Class C3) to a six person house in multiple occupation (HMO) (Class C4) alterations to fenestration and ere...

Full Application Luton
23 Jul 2026 Approved 26/00788/AMEND

Car Park Adjacent 1 To 11 Cumberland Street Luton

Development of the vacant site to provide 246 residential units (Class C3) and flexible commercial floorspace (Class E/F) provision at ground floor le...

Non Material Amendments Luton
21 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00666/FUL

Public Toilets 35 Dunstable Road Luton

Change of Use from public toilet (sui generis) to Shop (E (a) or office (E c) i, ii, iii), with extenal alterations to comprise a new shopfront.

Full Application Luton
17 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00632/FUL

15 Stanton Road Luton LU4 0BH

Erection of single storey side/rear extension, a rear roof extension with rear dormer and side rooflights, two front dormers and alterations to fenest...

Full Application Luton
17 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00764/LAWP

26 Tower Road Luton LU2 0JW

Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Development - Conversion and Change of use from 4 bedroom dwelling house (Class C3) to small House in Multiple O...

Certificate of lawfulness (Proposed) Luton
15 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00618/COU

5A Chapel Street Luton LU1 2SE

Conversion and change of use of two 2 one bed flats (Retrospective) to 1 three bed flat.

Change of Use Luton
14 Jul 2026 Refused 26/00745/FUL

55B Waller Avenue Waller Avenue Luton LU4 9RP

Conversion and amalgamation of 2 existing units (55B and 55C) into one 1 bedroom self contained flat with associated external alterations to the rear ...

Full Application Luton
10 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00573/FUL

27 Reginald Street Luton LU2 7QZ

Change of use of a six person house in multiple occupation (HMO) class C4 to a seven person large HMO (Sui Generis) and erection of bin and cycle stor...

Full Application Luton
10 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00670/COU

26 Halfway Avenue Luton LU4 8RB

Change of use of an existing dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to children's care home (Use Class C2) for up to four children (aged 7-18 years).

Change of Use Luton
6 Jul 2026 Approved 26/00593/FULHH

23 Sorrel Close Luton LU3 4AE

Conversion and change of use of existing garage into habitable room and alterations to fenestration.

FUL Household Luton
6 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00669/COU

22 High Beech Road Luton LU3 3DD

Change of use of grass verge to hardstanding / vehicle crossover.

Change of Use Luton
6 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00714/FUL

111 Pomfret Avenue Luton LU2 0JJ

Conversion and change of use of dwellinghouse (C3) to a children's home (C2) for up to two children (aged 6-17 years), including alterations to fenest...

Full Application Luton
6 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00719/DOC

4 Union Street Luton LU1 3AN

Redevelopment to provide 45 apartments in two blocks comprising 36 two-bedroom and 9 one-bedroom apartments with new access onto Holly Street, car par...

Luton
3 Jul 2026 Approved 26/00710/DOC

1 - 35 Bolton Road Luton

Hybrid planning application for a development comprising: Full details of a new self-storage unit (Use Class B8) and Outline application (All matters ...

Discharge of Multiple Conditions Luton
2 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00708/DOC

80 - 88 Collingdon Street Luton LU1 1RX

Conversion & change of use from office to residential with erection of two additional storeys and external alterations including balconies/terraces an...

Discharge of Multiple Conditions Luton
2 Jul 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00707/AMEND

Unit 2A 214 Dallow Road Luton LU1 1SR

Construction of 186 residential units with 126 car parking spaces and 276 secure cycle spaces including a new road connection at Dallow Road and pedes...

Non Material Amendments Luton
1 Jul 2026 Approved 26/00451/LAWP

100 Limbury Road Luton LU3 2PL

Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Development - Conversion and change of use of dwellinghouse (Class C3) to children's home for up to one child, w...

Certificate of lawfulness (Proposed) Luton
26 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00686/DOC

1 - 35 Bolton Road Luton LU1 3HY

Hybrid planning application for a development comprising: Full details of a new self-storage unit (Use Class B8) and Outline application (All matters ...

Discharge of Multiple Conditions Luton
25 Jun 2026 Refused 26/00529/FUL

38 Barton Road Luton LU3 2BB

Conversion and change of use from Class C3 dwellinghouse to Class C2 residential institution (children's residential care home) for up to 8 children a...

Full Application Luton
25 Jun 2026 Refused 26/00512/FUL

First Floor 31 King Street Luton LU1 2DW

Change of use of the first and second floors from office use ((Use Class E) to form two self-contained residential units (Use Class C3(a))

Full Application Luton
25 Jun 2026 Approved 26/00596/MMAMD

105 London Road Luton LU1 3RG

Change of use from C2 (care home) to C3 (residential) to create 9 flats (4x1 bed, 4x2 bed and 1x3 bed) erection of single storey side and single store...

Minor Material Amendment Luton
24 Jun 2026 Approved 26/00677/LAWP

33 Dale Road Luton LU1 1LJ

Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Development - Change of use of HMO (Use Class C4) to provide residential care accommodation (Use Class C2) for l...

Certificate of lawfulness (Proposed) Luton
22 Jun 2026 Approved 26/00662/MMAMD

66 Cheviot Road Luton LU3 3DQ

Change of use from dwelling house to House of Mulitple Occupation (HMO). Variation of Condition 2 (restricts a certain charity number) of planning per...

Minor Material Amendment Luton
19 Jun 2026 Approved 26/00657/LAWP

91 Ashton Road Luton LU1 3QQ

Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Development - Erection of rear/side dormer with two front rooflights and alterations to fenestration to facilita...

Certificate of lawfulness (Proposed) Luton
18 Jun 2026 Approved 26/00655/LAWP

286 Park Street Luton LU1 3HD

Certificate of Lawfulness of Proposed Development - Erection of rear dormer window with two front rooflights to facilitate a change of use from dwelli...

Certificate of lawfulness (Proposed) Luton
17 Jun 2026 Approved 26/00580/PAEDWE

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...

Prior - Class E to Resi Luton
17 Jun 2026 Refused 26/00456/FUL

19 Aldhous Close Luton LU3 2LZ

Conversion of existing semi-detached single dwellinghouse into 2x self contained residential units (1 x 2 bedrooms and 1 x 3 bedroom), including inter...

Full Application Luton
17 Jun 2026 Refused 26/00237/FUL

336 Oakley Road Luton LU4 9QD

Erection of two storey side and single storey side/rear extension and change of use from C3 dwellinghouse to 7 resident (6 bedroom) HMO (Sui-Generis) ...

Full Application Luton
16 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00646/DOC

University Of Bedfordshire University Square Luton LU1 3JU

Change of use of ground and first floor of existing building from education use (class F1) to Community Diagnostic Centre (Class E(e)) and erection of...

Discharge of Multiple Conditions Luton
15 Jun 2026 Awaiting decision 26/00637/DOC

University Of Bedfordshire University Square Luton LU1 3JU

Change of use of ground and first floor of existing building from education use (class F1) to Community Diagnostic Centre (Class E(e)) and erection of...

Discharge of Multiple Conditions 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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