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HIGH TOWN planning approval rate

HIGH TOWN ward in Luton has a 86.1% approval rate based on 209 planning decisions. Luton overall: 87.7%.

Last updated: June 2026

86.1%
ward approval rate
209
Decisions
180
Approved
29
Refused
87.7%
Luton average

HIGH TOWN is broadly in line with the Luton average, neither notably strict nor notably permissive.

How HIGH TOWN compares

HIGH TOWN ward (209 decided)
86.1%
Luton overall (4,287 decided)
87.7%
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Recent decisions in HIGH TOWN

Erection of 90 dwellings consisting of (14 x 1-bed, 60 x 2-bed and 10 x 3-beds) · Mon 15 Jun 2026
Approved
Erection of two 4 to 5 storey residential block comprising 57 flats (7 three bed · Fri 05 Jun 2026
Approved
Erection of a two storey rear extension and alterations to fenestration · Wed 27 May 2026
Approved
Erection of single and two storey rear extension · Wed 13 May 2026
Refused
Conversion and change of use of and erection of two storey side extension to pub · Tue 12 May 2026
Refused

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