Spotted when a home's energy certificate shows at least 15 m² (and 15%) more floor area than an earlier one. Only homes with two certificates show up, so the real number is higher. A busy street suggests extensions get permission here; check the council's planning register for the details.
Storm overflows within 2 km
18storm overflows within 2 km
86hours of spills in 2025 between them (typical neighbourhood: about 36)
Planning Inspectorate list of nationally significant infrastructure projects (roads, railways, energy, water, waste), October 2026 (OGL). Each is placed at one point, usually the middle of the site; long schemes run well beyond it.
Transport schemes within 20 km
None on our list yet. We're starting with recently opened and under-construction rail schemes.
The longer view
Like-for-like prices in New Town: +11% over five years (2020 → 2025).
Council tax list: 30 homes added in the neighbourhood since April 2024.
Population (GP registrations): -3.7% in two years.
School closed: Olive Tree Primary SchoolOther independent school, other independent school (closure)
Jul 2020 1.9 km away
New-home postcodes with fewer than 5 homes are counted above but not listed. 22 postcodes nearby had new homes completed in the last two years.
Rooftop solar
The Chalk Hills Academy, Leagrave High Street - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 250 kW
Apr 2026 6.1 km away
Rooftop solar
North Luton Industrial Estate, Sedgwick Road - Solar PanelsApproved, not yet built · 350 kW
Apr 2026 6.6 km away
Running nearest: Ld At Lawrence End Park &, Dane Street (solar farm, 3.7 km); Caddington Solar Farm (Phase 1) (solar farm, 3.8 km); Land North of Chiltern Greeen (solar farm, 4.2 km); Caddington Solar Farm (Phase 2) (solar farm, 4.3 km); Chapel Farm (battery storage, 8.5 km).
DESNZ Renewable Energy Planning Database, April to June 2026 (OGL). Projects of 150 kW and over; refused, withdrawn and abandoned ones are left out.
Utility repair and maintenance works · THAMES WATER · Road closure
Sept 2026 to Oct 2026 150 m away
Minor
Russell Rise, LutonUtility repair and maintenance works · AFFINITY WATER - C · Some carriageway incursion
Oct 2026 to Oct 2026 700 m away
DfT Street Manager permits (OGL), England. Dates are the planned ones; works often finish early or overrun.