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Basement approval rate in Luton

Luton approved 81.2% of basement applications, based on 16 decisions analysed.

Last updated: August 2026

81.2%
basement approval rate
16
Basement decisions
13
Approved
3
Refused
87.3%
Luton overall

Basement applications are refused more often than the Luton average (87.3%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.

How basement compares in Luton

Basement (16 decided)
81.2%
Luton all applications (4,506 decided)
87.3%

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Other project types in Luton

Rear Extension (2,306 decided)
90.0%
Garage / Parking (713 decided)
90.0%
Side Extension (499 decided)
79.2%
New Build (410 decided)
81.0%
69.4%
Dormer (271 decided)
79.3%
Front Extension (200 decided)
84.5%
Loft Conversion (185 decided)
80.0%
Outbuilding (145 decided)
80.0%
Wraparound Extension (140 decided)
81.4%
Extension (General) (99 decided)
87.9%
HMO (72 decided)
63.9%
82.1%
Conservatory (52 decided)
92.3%
Annex (37 decided)
73.0%
Flat Conversion (18 decided)
27.8%
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