Not all planning applications are created equal. The gap between the highest and lowest approval project type in Luton is 28.9% — that's the difference between near-certainty and a coin flip. What you build matters as much as where you build it.
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| # | Type | Decisions | Approved | Refused | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conservatory | 52 | 48 | 4 | 92.3% |
| 2 | Garage / Parking | 706 | 637 | 69 | 90.2% |
| 3 | Rear Extension | 2,295 | 2,068 | 227 | 90.1% |
| 4 | Extension (General) | 99 | 87 | 12 | 87.9% |
| 5 | Front Extension | 198 | 167 | 31 | 84.3% |
| 6 | Wraparound Extension | 138 | 113 | 25 | 81.9% |
| 7 | Hip-to-Gable Conversion | 55 | 45 | 10 | 81.8% |
| 8 | New Build | 408 | 330 | 78 | 80.9% |
| 9 | Loft Conversion | 184 | 147 | 37 | 79.9% |
| 10 | Outbuilding | 143 | 114 | 29 | 79.7% |
| 11 | Side Extension | 494 | 392 | 102 | 79.4% |
| 12 | Dormer | 269 | 213 | 56 | 79.2% |
| 13 | Annex | 36 | 26 | 10 | 72.2% |
| 14 | Change of Use (Residential) | 354 | 246 | 108 | 69.5% |
| 15 | HMO | 71 | 45 | 26 | 63.4% |
A conservatory application has a 92.3% approval rate. HMO? Just 63.4%.
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568 planning applications in Luton have been refused since 2020. Many of those homeowners had already paid for drawings and application fees. A free, property-specific report shows you what gets approved — and what gets refused — near your property.
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