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26/00580/PAEDWE - Prior - Class E to Resi Approved
Change of useNew homes

Proposal

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. Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
2 Jun 2026
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Validated
17 Jun 2026
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Consultation
18 Jun 2026
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Approved
11 Aug 2026

Approved on 11 Aug 2026 · Delegated Decision · Last checked 13 Aug 2026

Documents 20

Decision & officer reports 2

PDF Decision Notice Decision Notice · 12 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF Case Officer Report Case Officer Report · 12 Aug 2026 View ↗

Statements & assessments 1

PDF PL01 - FLOOD RISK ASSESSMENT Current Docs · 17 Jun 2026 View ↗

Plans & drawings 13

PDF ATK/26/B4/CH/TP1A - EXISTING ELEVATIONS Current Docs - AMENDED · 10 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF ATK/26/FN/CH/SK3A - SITE PLAN AND BLOCK PLAN Current Docs - AMENDED · 5 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF ATK/26/FN/CH/EX1B - EXISTING GROUND AND FIRST FLOOR PLANS Current Docs - AMENDED · 5 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF ATK/26/FN/CH/EX2B - EXISTING SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR PLANS Current Docs - AMENDED · 5 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF ATK/26/B4/CH/TP1A - PROPOSED ELEVATIONS Current Docs - AMENDED · 5 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF ATK/26/FN/CH/EX1A - EXISTING GROUND AND FIRST FLOOR PLANS Current Docs - SUPERSEDED · 14 Jul 2026 View ↗ PDF ATK/26/FN/CH/SK3 - SITE LOCATION & BLOCK PLANS Current Docs · 17 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF ATK/26/FN/CH/SK1 - PROPOSED GROUND & FIRST FLOOR PLANS Current Docs · 17 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF ATK/26/FN/CH/SK2 - PROPOSED SECOND & THIRD FLOOR PLANS Current Docs · 17 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF ATK/26/B4/CH/TP3 - PROPOSED ELEVATIONS Current Docs · 17 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF ATK/26/B4/CH/TP1 - EXISTING ELEVATIONS Current Docs · 17 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF ATK/26/EN/CH/EX1 - EXISTING GROUND & FIRST FLOOR PLANS Current Docs · 17 Jun 2026 View ↗ PDF ATK/26/FN/CH/EX2 - EXISTING SECOND & THIRD FLOOR PLANS Current Docs · 17 Jun 2026 View ↗

Application forms 1

PDF APPLICATION FORM Application Form · 17 Jun 2026 View ↗

Consultation & comments 1

PDF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Comment - Consultee · 19 Jun 2026 View ↗

Other documents 2

PDF ATK/26/FN/CH/SK1B - PROPOSED GROUND AND FIRST FLOOR Current Docs - AMENDED · 5 Aug 2026 View ↗ PDF ATK/26/FN/CH/SK2B - PROPOSED SECOND AND THIRD FLOOR Current Docs - AMENDED · 5 Aug 2026 View ↗

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Important details

Council
Luton
Application type
Prior - Class E to Resi
Postcode
LU1 1SA
Received
2 Jun 2026
Validated
17 Jun 2026
Ward
CENTRAL
Case officer
Show
Decision
Prior Approval permitted
Decision date
11 Aug 2026
Decision level
Delegated Decision
Applicant
Show
Agent
Show

Public comments

No public comments yet.

92 neighbours consulted · Last counted 13 Aug 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Neighbours
18 Jun 2026
Consultation
18 Jun 2026
Site notice
1 Jul 2026
Env. assessment
No

Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

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2021 Approved
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Installation of one new BT Street Hub after the removal of associated BT kiosk(s).
21/01463/FUL
2021 Approved
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External alterations including works to facilitate the creation of balconies and installa…
21/01020/FUL
2021 Withdrawn
1 New Bedford Road Luton LU1 1SA
Expansion to the existing seating area on the public footpath by 1m, with additional 20 t…
21/00821/FUL
2020 Approved
Cresta House 8 Alma Street Luton LU1 2PL
Erection of a three storey roof extension to provide 28 flats (nine one-bedroom, 17 two-b…
20/00514/FUL
2021 Approved
Cresta House 8 Alma Street Luton LU1 2PL
Conversion and change of Use of the existing commercial units (Use Class E) to a 20 room…
21/00356/FUL
2020 Refused
1A & 1B Cardigan Street & 9 Collingdon Street Luton LU1 1RP
Conversion of 1 x 2 bedroom flat to 3 x studio flats.
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2019 Approved
8 Alma Street Luton LU1 2PL
External alterations involving refurbishment and replacement of the external windows of t…
19/01221/FUL
2019 Approved
The White House The Galaxy 1 Bridge Street Luton, LU1 2NB
Conversion and change of use of public highway, in front of the White House on Bridge Str…
19/00869/FUL
2019 Approved
The White House The Galaxy Bridge Street Luton LU1 2NB
Display of 2 x internally illuminated fascia signs
19/00317/ADV
2019 Approved
Cresta House Alma Street Luton LU1 2PU
Erection of a lift core to the rear elevation and internal alterations and conversion of…
19/00607/FUL
2018 Approved
Cresta House Alma Street Luton LU1 2PU
Erection of a lift core to the rear elevation and internal alterations and conversion of…
18/01881/FUL
2018 Approved
The Galaxy Bridge Street Luton
Display of 3 internally illuminated fascia signs
18/01290/ADV
2018 Withdrawn
Car Park 13-33 Inkerman Street Luton
Development of land for Residential Purposes - Erection of a four storey detached Block c…
18/00637/OUT
2018 Approved
Opposite 33 - 39 Manchester Street Luton LU1 2QG
Display of double sided digital advertising panel on bus shelter.
18/00323/ADV
2018 Approved
Opp Charter House Stop (G2) New Bedford Road Luton LU1 1SA
Display of double sided digital advertising panel on bus shelter.
18/00324/ADV
2017 Refused
1A Cardigan Street Luton Bedfordshire LU1 1RP
Change of use of Ground Floor to 2 residential flats, erection of additional 3 storey rea…
17/01064/FUL
2017 Approved
Charter House 1 Alma Street Luton Bedfordshire LU1 2PL
Display of one non illuminated hanging sign for a temporary period.
17/00999/ADV
2017 Refused
Cresta House Alma Street Luton Bedfordshire LU1 2PU
Change of use of under croft parking area at Mezzanine level to offices (Class B1(a)) and…
17/00021/COU
2017 Refused
Cresta House Alma Street Luton Bedfordshire LU1 2PU
Change of use of under croft parking area at Mezzanine level to offices (Class B1(a)) and…
17/00021/FUL
2017 Refused
Cresta House Alma Street Luton Bedfordshire LU1 2PU
Construction of a roof and conversion of car park at Mezzanine level and part Unit 3 at G…
17/00023/FUL
2016 Approved
6 - 8 Gordon Street Luton Bedfordshire LU1 2QP
Conversion and change of use from Night Club (sui-generis) to 4 no. 1 bed and 2 no. 2 bed…
16/00943/FUL
2016 Approved
Citizens Advice Bureau 15 New Bedford Road Luton Bedfordshire LU1 1SA
Construction of access ramp.
16/00819/FUL
2016 Approved
3 Collingdon Street Luton Bedfordshire LU1 1RT
Conversion and change of use of first floor to residential one bedroom flat.
16/00603/FUL
Luton
Planning Authority Score
3.2/10
Poor
#229 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use

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 performance
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings