New Build approval rate in Luton
Luton approved 81.2% of new build applications, based on 394 decisions analysed.
Last updated: June 2026
81.2%
new build approval rate
394
New Build decisions
320
Approved
74
Refused
87.7%
Luton overall
New Build applications are refused more often than the Luton average (87.7%), suggesting the council scrutinises these projects more closely.
How new build compares in Luton
New Build
81.2%
Luton all applications
87.7%
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Other project types in Luton
90.3%
91.3%
79.6%
79.5%
84.8%
80.6%
80.9%
82.0%
89.4%
61.9%
82.7%
91.8%
73.5%
29.4%
81.2%