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Basement approval rate in Luton

Luton approved 83.3% of basement applications, based on 12 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

83.3%
basement approval rate
12
Basement decisions
10
Approved
2
Refused
90.2%
Luton overall

Basement applications are refused more often than the Luton average (90.2%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How basement compares in Luton

Basement (12 decided)
83.3%
Luton all applications (3,235 decided)
90.2%

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Other project types in Luton

Rear Extension (1,839 decided)
92.0%
Garage / Parking (450 decided)
93.8%
New Build (313 decided)
85.0%
Side Extension (274 decided)
78.5%
77.5%
Dormer (139 decided)
78.4%
Front Extension (109 decided)
84.4%
Loft Conversion (88 decided)
79.5%
Outbuilding (79 decided)
75.9%
80.3%
Extension (General) (65 decided)
89.2%
78.1%
HMO (31 decided)
77.4%
Conservatory (29 decided)
89.7%
Annex (23 decided)
69.6%
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