Change of Use (Residential) approval rate in Luton

Luton approved 77.5% of change of use (residential) applications, based on 204 decisions analysed.

Last updated: March 2026

77.5%

change of use (residential) approval rate

204

Change of Use (Residential) decisions

158

Approved

Refused

90.2%

Luton overall

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

How change of use (residential) compares in Luton

Change of Use (Residential) (204 decided)

77.5%

Luton all applications (3,235 decided)

90.2%

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