SOUTH planning approval rate
SOUTH ward in Luton has a 85.1% approval rate based on 478 planning decisions. Luton overall: 87.7%.
Last updated: June 2026
85.1%
ward approval rate
478
Decisions
407
Approved
71
Refused
87.7%
Luton average
SOUTH is 2.6 percentage points below the Luton average, suggesting slightly tighter scrutiny in this ward. Preparation matters more here.
How SOUTH compares
SOUTH ward
85.1%
Luton overall
87.7%
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Recent decisions in SOUTH
Erection of a first floor side extension and side dormer window, and change of u · Thu 18 Jun 2026
Erection of side extension to existing Museum Storage Building, replacement and · Mon 15 Jun 2026
Erection of a 6-7 storey mixed use development comprising of commercial (Class E · Thu 11 Jun 2026
Change of use from car repair workshop to MOT stations for cars (Sui Generis). · Tue 09 Jun 2026
Erection of a six storey residential development with set-back upper storeys and · Tue 09 Jun 2026
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