THE HEART OF THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE
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Strategically placed to deliver growth
Luton sits at the heart of the Golden Triangle between London, Oxford and Cambridge, offering a prime location for businesses to invest, scale and compete.
A unique opportunity
Luton Airport Development District
With airport growth approved to 32 million passengers per annum and 72 hectares of adjacent development land, this district offers exceptional development opportunities. With unrivalled connectivity across the Golden Triangle, it is primed for business investment across a range of sectors, including:
Advanced manufacturing
and engineering
Professional services
Green
economy
Aviation
Aerospace
Creative and Digital industries
This aligns with Invest 2035, the UK’s modern industrial strategy, and the ambitious goals of the Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor.
The journey has
already begun
Major infrastructure projects are already committed and under construction,
complementing the development opportunities within and around the Luton Airport Development District.
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Goodman acquires former Vauxhall site to create a £400 million commercial and industrial park – first phase to open in 2028
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Development Consent Order granted to expand London Luton Airport capacity from 19 to 32 million passengers per annum
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Construction of The Stage is now underway, a £136 million regeneration project delivering 292 apartments, commercial space, a 600-capacity venue, and a vibrant public garden square in Luton town centre
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Prologis Park Luton first units scheduled for delivery
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Luton Town FC’s new 25,000-seat Power Court Stadium is scheduled to open for season 2028/2029
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Universal Studios Bedford is set to open on a 476-acre site, with projections to attract 8.5 million guests annually
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London Luton Airport growth will deliver up to 11,000 additional jobs and contribute extra £1.5bn to UK GDP each year
Plus, nearby Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf and Spa is undergoing a £170 million redevelopment by the Arora Group to bid for the 2035 Ryder Cup
A proven place for business
150
Languages
and dialects
£5 Bn
Investment already
underway
239,000+
Residents, one of the youngest and most diverse towns in the UK
2 miles
From Junction 10 on the M1,
10 miles to the M25
25 mins
By train to London,
over 100 trains a day
130
Destinations from Luton
Airport across Europe, the Middle East & North Africa
Key Partners
Goodman
A specialist industrial property group with 30 years of global experience, is progressing Goodman Luton Gateway, a £400 million development on the former Vauxhall van plant site, delivering prestigious employment space, digital infrastructure and business headquarters.
Prologis
The global leader in logistics real estate across 19 countries, is delivering Prologis Park Luton,
a 300,000 sq. ft scheme creating over 500 jobs.
Step Forward Luton
Luton’s official business-and-investment promotion initiative, led by Luton Council and local partners. Its purpose is to attract inward investment, support business growth, and promote Luton as a place to invest.
Who we are
Luton Rising is the public airport company focused on driving transformative growth and positive social impact in Luton. Owned by Luton Council, its assets include London Luton Airport, Luton DART and several commercial properties.
Since 1998, it has contributed over £500 million directly to local community organisations and funded frontline services across Luton.
Today, £7.4 million is reinvested each year into more than 50 local charities and groups, including Active Luton, Culture Trust Luton and Luton Foodbank.
Every penny of profit is reinvested into the community rather than paid to private shareholders, delivering 20 times more reinvestment per passenger than any other UK airport.
Next steps
To find out more about the Luton Airport Development District and what its transport links, development opportunities, and thriving business environment can offer you and
your business.