16 & 18 St Ethelbert Avenue Luton LU3 1QH Data via plota.co.uk

26/00925/FUL - Full Application Awaiting decision

Proposal

Erection of single storey side/rear and first floor rear extensions and alterations to fenestration Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

✓
Received
28 Aug 2026
✓
Validated
29 Sept 2026
Decision
Expected by 24 Nov 2026

Under consideration

No decision has been issued yet. Plota predicts a decision around 24 Nov 2026, from Luton's recent extensions.

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 6 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 area74 m² (797 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (58 out of 100), could reach B
PropertyEnd-terrace house, 4 habitable rooms
Built1930 to 1949
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsSolid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in August 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 1QH
Received
28 Aug 2026
Validated
29 Sept 2026
Ward
SAINTS
Case officer
Show
Target decision
24 Nov 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
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Decision outlook

Day 10 of the 56-day target. Luton usually decides extensions by day 56.

Day 1046 days to the 56-day target
73%decided within 8 weeks
80%approved
444decided 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.

Last counted 30 Sept 2026

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Consultation & key dates

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.