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CHALLNEY planning approval rate

CHALLNEY ward in Luton has a 91.0% approval rate based on 299 planning decisions. Luton overall: 90.2%.

Last updated: March 2026

91.0%
ward approval rate
299
Decisions
272
Approved
27
Refused
90.2%
Luton average

CHALLNEY is broadly in line with the Luton average — neither notably strict nor notably permissive.

How CHALLNEY compares

CHALLNEY ward (299 decided)
91.0%
Luton overall (3,235 decided)
90.2%
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Recent decisions in CHALLNEY

Erection of 2 three-bedroom detached dwellinghouses, single storey outbuilding f · Mon 19 Jan 2026
Approved
Erection of single and two storey side and rear extension. Resubmission. Minor M · Thu 18 Dec 2025
Refused
Erection of outbuilding to form a gym and games room. · Mon 15 Dec 2025
Approved
Erection of part single storey, part two storey side extension. Non Material Ame · Thu 11 Sep 2025
Refused
Erection of single storey rear extension and rear access ramp · Thu 17 Jul 2025
Approved

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Less than one set of revised drawings. Based on 3,235 decisions.

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