Local authority blames ‘unresponsive’ building safety regulator for delays to 300-home scheme

By Matilda Battersby 2025-06-17T11:02:00

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The regulator claims the plans don’t meet ‘vital’ safety rules introduced after the Grenfell Tower tragedy

Luton Borough Council has blamed delays to planning approval for a £136m town centre regeneration scheme on an “unresponsive” Building Safety Regulator (BSR).

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