16 & 18 St Ethelbert Avenue Luton LU3 1QH

1. 28 Aug 2026

   Received by Luton

2. 29 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 29 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 24 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Luton took a median of 73 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Luton for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Luton decided full applications in a median of 84 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 21 St Ethelbert Avenue Luton LU3 1QH

  26/01018/FULHH Submitted 5 Oct 2026 50 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~8 Dec

  Erection of a single-storey rear extension

  Awaiting decision Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 31 St Ethelbert Avenue Luton LU3 1QH

  24/01153/FULHH Submitted 8 Oct 2024 50 yards away

  Erection of a first floor rear extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 7 docs

• 79 St Margarets Avenue Luton LU3 1PQ

  21/00582/FULHH Submitted 25 Apr 2021 100 yards away

  Erection of a single storey rear extension and alteration to flat roof on existing extension.

  Granted Full applications Extension 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 69 St Catherines Avenue Luton LU3 1QG

  22/01592/FULHH Submitted 9 Dec 2022 100 yards away

  Erection of a single storey rear extension and alterations to the fenestration

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 72 St Margarets Avenue Luton LU3 1PQ

  24/01082/FULHH Submitted 17 Sep 2024 150 yards away

  Erection of single and two storey rear and single storey side extensions

  Granted Full applications Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 120 Bishopscote Road Luton LU3 1PB

  22/01550/DOC Submitted 30 Nov 2022 150 yards away

  Conversion and change of use from convenience store (Class A1) to community centre (Class D1) and shop (Class A1) to children's day care centre/crèche (Class D1), erection of a first floor flat roof extension and alterations to the external appearance, including the creation of new access points. Discharge of Condition 8 (Noise Insulation) of planning permission 20/00179/FUL dated 15th May 2020.

  Granted Conditions Extension 5 docs

• 26/01037/FUL Awaiting decision

  126 Wilsden Avenue Luton LU1 5HR

  Conversion and change of use from dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) to residential children's home (Use Class C2), for one child/young person aged 5 -18 years, with associated care staff.

  Received 8 Oct, published by the council 21 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/00776/FUL Refused

  Park House 28 Park Street Luton LU1 3ET

  Installation of a commercial kitchen extraction and ventilation system to the rear

  Received 21 Jul, published by the council 21 Aug 2026 Full applications
• 26/01005/FUL Awaiting decision

  6 William Street Luton LU2 7RF

  Installation of an ATM machine - Retrospective

  Received 30 Sep, published by the council 23 Oct 2026 Full applications
• 26/00426/FUL Granted

  Land Rear Of 9-13 Fallowfield Luton LU3 1UL

  Erection of 3 no. 2-bedroom terraced dwellings on part of the rear garden land of Nos. 9-13 Fallowfield.

  Received 22 Apr, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
• 26/00253/FUL Granted

  17 Hartley Road Luton LU2 0HX

  Erection of three-storey residential building comprising 7 flats (5 x two-bedroom and (2 x one-bedroom) flats with associated landscaping after demolition of the existing industrial warehouse building.

  Received 11 Mar, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Full applications