152 Marsh Road Luton LU3 2QL Data via plota.co.uk

26/00916/FUL - Full Application Awaiting decision

Proposal

Erection of rear dormer, two front rooflights and two windows in gable end to facilitate a loft conversion to change the first floor two bed flat to a four bed flat. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
31 Aug 2026
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Validated
9 Oct 2026
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Consultation
21 Oct 2026
Decision
Expected by 4 Dec 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 4 Dec 2026, from Luton's recent extensions.

Comments are open until 14 Nov 2026

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Site constraints 2

Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 2; Inside the Luton built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No listed building at the site

Checked on 14 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.

Building

Floor area62 m² (667 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (64 out of 100), could reach C
PropertyEnd-terrace flat, 3 habitable rooms
Built1930 to 1949
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in June 2023, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council
Luton
Application type
Full Application
Postcode
LU3 2QL
Received
31 Aug 2026
Validated
9 Oct 2026
Ward
NORTHWELL
Target decision
4 Dec 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Decision outlook

Day 19 of the 56-day target. Luton usually decides extensions by day 56.

Day 1937 days to the 56-day target
73%decided within 8 weeks
81%approved
446decided in the last year

Plota live figures for extensions decided by Luton in the last twelve months, from validation. Luton decision record →

Public comments

No public comments yet.

27 neighbours consulted · Last counted 21 Oct 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Neighbours
21 Oct 2026
Consultation
21 Oct 2026
Comments by
14 Nov 2026
Env. assessment
No
Luton
Planning Authority Score
3.2/10
Poor
#229 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions

Luton ranks #187 out of 296 councils for householder decision speed. Householder applications are slightly less likely to be approved here (86%) than the national average (90%).

These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application. View full council performance
Luton decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
76%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #281 of 296
86%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #245 of 296
60%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (63%) #187 of 296
43%
Extended time limit
Above avg (41%) #171 of 296
35%
Minor dwellings approved
71 decided (1-9 homes)
67%
Major dwellings approved
9 decided (10+ homes)
40%
Change of use approved
53 decided
741
Total decisions
179 refused in the year to March 2026

Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.