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HIGH TOWN planning approval rate

HIGH TOWN ward in Luton has a 91.9% approval rate based on 149 planning decisions. Luton overall: 90.2%.

Last updated: March 2026

91.9%
ward approval rate
149
Decisions
137
Approved
12
Refused
90.2%
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 (149 decided)
91.9%
Luton overall (3,235 decided)
90.2%
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Recent decisions in HIGH TOWN

Erection of 6 two bedroom flats in a three storey building together with associa · Tue 09 Dec 2025
Approved
Erection of a two bedroom bungalow - Resubmission - Non Material amendment of pl · Fri 20 Jun 2025
Approved
Conversion of existing industrial unit (Class E) into three 1 bedroom self conta · Wed 16 Apr 2025
Refused
Demolition and redevelopment to provide 4 new buildings comprising residential a · Wed 09 Apr 2025
Approved
Replacement of front elevation windows. · Fri 28 Mar 2025
Approved

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

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