CENTRAL planning approval rate
CENTRAL ward in Luton has a 81.0% approval rate based on 21 planning decisions. Luton overall: 79.7%.
Last updated: September 2026
81.0%
ward approval rate
21
Decisions
17
Approved
4
Refused
79.7%
Luton average
CENTRAL is broadly in line with the Luton average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.
How CENTRAL compares
CENTRAL ward
81.0%
Luton overall
79.7%
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Recent decisions in CENTRAL
Installation of combined defibrillator and bleed kit cabinet to front external w · Fri 11 Sep 2026
Development of the vacant site to provide 246 residential units (Class C3) and f · Fri 04 Sep 2026
Erection of single storey rear extension to the shop and removal of rear outbuil · Wed 26 Aug 2026
Development of the vacant site to provide 246 residential units (Class C3) and f · Tue 25 Aug 2026
Development of the vacant site to provide 246 residential units (Class C3) and f · Fri 21 Aug 2026
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