8 Alma Street Luton LU1 2PL

This site has had 3 applications since 2021: 3 approved, 0 refused.

• 21/01020/FUL Granted

  8 Alma Street Luton LU1 2PL

  External alterations including works to facilitate the creation of balconies and installation of doors at 5th and 6th floor levels, installation and replacement of residential entrance at ground floor level and associated works.

  Decided 22 Sep 2021 Full applications
• 21/00930/AMEND Granted

  8 Alma Street Luton LU1 2PL

  Conversion and change of use from community infrastructure (Class D1) to 36 flats (16 one-bedroom and 20 two-bedroom) (Class C3) across the second, part of the fourth, fifth and part of the sixth floor. Non-Material Amendment of planning permission 19/00926/COU dated 17th March 2020 (minor design amendments, including internal reconfiguration).

  Decided 28 Jul 2021 Amendments

1. 22 Jun 2021

   Received by Luton

2. 16 Sep 2021

   Decision issued: Application Permitted

3. 9 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Luton granted permission on 16 September 2021, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

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• 8 Alma Street Luton LU1 2PL

  21/01020/FUL Submitted 15 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  External alterations including works to facilitate the creation of balconies and installation of doors at 5th and 6th floor levels, installation and replacement of residential entrance at ground floor level and associated works.

  Granted Full applications 21 docs

• Cresta House 8 Alma Street Luton LU1 2PL

  20/00514/FUL Submitted 5 May 2020 50 yards away

  Erection of a three storey roof extension to provide 28 flats (nine one-bedroom, 17 two-bedroom and two three-bedroom) and alterations to the existing building, together with associated amenity areas, cycle parking, refuse/recycling provisions and associated works.

  Granted Full applications New dwelling Extension 65 docs
  Major scheme

• 8 Alma Street Luton LU1 2PL

  21/00930/AMEND Submitted 1 Jul 2021 50 yards away

  Conversion and change of use from community infrastructure (Class D1) to 36 flats (16 one-bedroom and 20 two-bedroom) (Class C3) across the second, part of the fourth, fifth and part of the sixth floor. Non-Material Amendment of planning permission 19/00926/COU dated 17th March 2020 (minor design amendments, including internal reconfiguration).

  Granted Amendments New dwelling 9 docs
  Major scheme

• 7A New Bedford Road Luton

  23/00088/LAWE Submitted 26 Jan 2023 50 yards away

  Certificate of Lawfulness of Existing Use - Change of use of first and second floors to six studio flats.

  Granted Lawful development New dwelling 25 docs

• 15 New Bedford Road Luton LU1 1SA

  26/00930/FUL Submitted 3 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  75% historically approved · decision due ~19 Nov

  Erection of two additional floors to create eight flats (6 x two bed & 2 x one bed) with external alterations to elevations to include windows, doors and balconies

  Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling Windows or glazing
  Several homes

• 15 New Bedford Road Luton LU1 1SA

  26/00923/DOC Submitted 2 Sep 2026 50 yards away

  96% historically approved · decision due ~28 Oct

  Request for a determination as to whether prior approval is required under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 - Change of use from existing commercial business (Class E) to provide 12 new residential apartments (Class C3) on upper floors of building. Discharge of conditions 4 (Construction Environment Management Plan), and 5 (Acoustic Design) of Planning permission 26/00580/PAEDWE dated 11 August 2026.

  Awaiting decision Conditions New dwelling 6 docs

• 26/01066/DOC Awaiting decision

  2-4 Seymour Avenue Luton LU1 3NR

  Demolition of existing dwelling No. 4 Seymour Avenue and existing garage block to the west of the site and the erection of two and half storey building to provide 3 flats (2 x 2 bed and 1 x1 bed) with associated amenity space and surface parking area. Discharge of conditions 12 (Contamination) and 13 (Verification Report) of Planning permission 25/00548/FUL dated 21 November 2025.

  Received 16 Oct, published by the council 23 Oct 2026 Conditions
• 26/01049/DOC Awaiting decision

  I B C Vehicles Ltd Kimpton Road Luton LU2 0JX

  Outline Planning Application for demolition of the existing buildings and redevelopment for a mix of new industrial, storage and distribution uses (Classes E(g)(iii), B2 and B8) and cafe (Class E). To include access from Kimpton Road and Vauxhall Way, servicing, parking, landscaping and associated works. Discharge of condition 14 (Remediation Strategy) and 16 (Verification Report) of Planning permission 26/00064/OUTEIA dated 6 October 2026.

  Received 13 Oct, published by the council 21 Oct 2026 Conditions
• 26/01050/DOC Awaiting decision

  I B C Vehicles Ltd Kimpton Road Luton LU2 0JX

  Outline Planning Application for demolition of the existing buildings and redevelopment for a mix of new industrial, storage and distribution uses (Classes E(g)(iii), B2 and B8) and cafe (Class E). To include access from Kimpton Road and Vauxhall Way, servicing, parking, landscaping and associated works. Discharge of condition 8 (Contamination) and 13 (Substance Storage Strategy Report) of Planning permission 26/00064/OUTEIA dated 6 October 2026.

  Received 13 Oct, published by the council 21 Oct 2026 Conditions
• 26/00503/DOC Granted

  University Of Bedfordshire University Square Luton LU1 3JU

  Change of use of ground and first floor of existing building from education use (class F1) to Community Diagnostic Centre (Class E(e)) and erection of extension to provide a new entrance and plant and equipment to support the use. Discharge of condition 5 (Lighting scheme) of Planning Permission 25/00884/FUL dated 28th November 2025.

  Received 12 May, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Conditions
• 26/01011/DOC Awaiting decision

  Unit 7 Imperial Court Laporte Way Luton LU4 8FE

  Removal of existing temporary building and storage containers and the erection of two storey new buildings to provide offices (Class E) and Class B8 industrial units with ancillary retail/ trade counter and show room, car parking and associated works. Discharge of conditions 6 (Intrusive Site Investigation), 6 (Surface Water Drainage Plan), 11 (Surface Water Drainage Scheme) and 21 (Surface and Drainage of car parking area) of Planning permission 21/00358/FUL dated 10 August 2022.

  Received 1 Oct, published by the council 6 Oct 2026 Conditions