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1) Outline permission for a new business park comprising office space (Class B1), warehouse and industrial space (Class B2 and B8), mixed employment space (Class B1/B2/B8), a hotel (Class C1), cafe space (Class A3); energy centre (sui generis), internal access roads; car parking, landscaping and associated works including earthworks, utility diversions, sustainable drainage systems, tree removal and tree protection; and relocation of the airport car hire centre. 2) Full permission for the construction of a 2km Century Park Access Road incorporating a new junction on the A1081, alterations to the existing Airport Way roundabout, alterations to Frank Lester Way, a newly created access from Eaton Green Road, a new roundabout providing access into the business park, demolition of buildings, provision of replacement car parking (temporary and permanent), associated earthworks, landscaping, surface water drainage and utilities diversions; the creation of new public open space including footpaths, landscaping and ecological mitigation; extension and alterations to Wigmore pavilion building to provide cafe (Class A3) and additional community space; construction of a new skate park and children's play area; and construction of a replacement airport technical services building and associated parking. Discharge in part of conditions 6 (A written scheme of heritage asset resource management (SHARM)), 12 (Remediation strategy), 14 (Contamination monitoring and maintenance plan), 18 (Scheme for redundant boreholes, shafts, tunnels and adits), 19 (Surface water drainage design), 27 ('Secured by Design' principles scheme) and 39 (Protected species surveys) of Planning permission 17/02300/EIA dated 29th June 2021.

Airport Way - Century Park Luton Bedfordshire

PER - Application PermittedReference: 24/00389/DOCLuton Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
PER - Application Permitted
Application type
Discharge of Multiple Conditions
Received
28 Mar 2024
Validated
28 Mar 2024
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Luton Borough Council

Application overview

1) Outline permission for a new business park comprising office space (Class B1), warehouse and industrial space (Class B2 and B8), mixed employment space (Class B1/B2/B8), a hotel (Class C1), cafe space (Class A3); energy centre (sui generis), internal access roads; car parking, landscaping and associated works including earthworks, utility diversions, sustainable drainage systems, tree removal and tree protection; and relocation of the airport car hire centre. 2) Full permission for the construction of a 2km Century Park Access Road incorporating a new junction on the A1081, alterations to the existing Airport Way roundabout, alterations to Frank Lester Way, a newly created access from Eaton Green Road, a new roundabout providing access into the business park, demolition of buildings, provision of replacement car parking (temporary and permanent), associated earthworks, landscaping, surface water drainage and utilities diversions; the creation of new public open space including footpaths, landscaping and ecological mitigation; extension and alterations to Wigmore pavilion building to provide cafe (Class A3) and additional community space; construction of a new skate park and children's play area; and construction of a replacement airport technical services building and associated parking. Discharge in part of conditions 6 (A written scheme of heritage asset resource management (SHARM)), 12 (Remediation strategy), 14 (Contamination monitoring and maintenance plan), 18 (Scheme for redundant boreholes, shafts, tunnels and adits), 19 (Surface water drainage design), 27 ('Secured by Design' principles scheme) and 39 (Protected species surveys) of Planning permission 17/02300/EIA dated 29th June 2021.

Proposal details

Reference
24/00389/DOC
Ward
WIGMORE
Agent
Nick Finney

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Airport Way - Century Park Luton Bedfordshire

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Documents 28 of 28

DocumentPublishedAction
Case Officer ReportCase Officer Report · PDF13 May 2024View
Decision NoticeDecision Notice · PDF13 May 2024View
Decision NoticeDecision Notice · PDF13 May 2024View
GHP-ARUP-XX-XX-RP-CG-0001 - CON 12, 14 & 18 - DESK STUDY AND PRELIMINARY RISK ACurrent Docs - AMENDED · PDF10 May 2024View
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY COMMENTSComment - Consultee · PDF1 May 2024View
ARCHAEOLOGISTS COMMENTSComment - Consultee · PDF29 Apr 2024View
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION COMMENTSComment - Consultee · PDF26 Apr 2024View
APPLICATION FORMApplication Form · PDF28 Mar 2024View
GHP-ARUP-XX-XX-RP-YE-0002 - CON 39 - PROTECTED SPECIES FILE NOTECurrent Docs · PDF28 Mar 2024View
GHP-ARUP-XX-XX-RP-CG-0001 - CON 12, 14 & 18 - DESK STUDY AND PRELIMINARY RISK ACurrent Docs - SUPERSEDED · PDF28 Mar 2024View
70120020-LTN-WSP-CDR-XX-CA-C-5300 - CON 19 - HYDRAULIC CALCULATION PACKCurrent Docs · PDF28 Mar 2024View
70120020-LTN-WSP-CDR-XX-RP-C-5100 - CON 19 - DRAINAGE STRATEGY REPORTCurrent Docs · PDF28 Mar 2024View
70120020-LTN-WSP-CDR-XX-RP-C-5101 - CON 19 - DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE REPORTCurrent Docs · PDF28 Mar 2024View
DS6112982 - CON 19 - THAMES WATER RESPONSE - CONFIRMATION OF CAPACITYCurrent Docs · PDF28 Mar 2024View
70120020-LTN-WSP-CDR-XX-DR-C-5001_P03 - CON 19 - DRAINAGE LAYOUTCurrent Docs · PDF28 Mar 2024View
17_02300_EIA-089916_050_00_PL02_SITE_LOCATION_PLAN-768719Current Docs · PDF28 Mar 2024View
GHP-ARUP-XX-XX-RP-YP-0001 COVERING LETTERCurrent Docs · PDF28 Mar 2024View
GHP-ARUP-XX-XX-RP-YE-0001 - CON 6 - SCHEME OF HERITAGE ASSET RESOURCE MANAGEMENTCurrent Docs · PDF28 Mar 2024View
70120020-LTN-WSP-ELS-ZZ-DR-L-1001 P02 - OVERALL LANDSCAPE GENERAL ARRANGEMENT PLCurrent Docs · PDF28 Mar 2024View
70120020 - CON 27 - TECHNICAL NOTE - SECURED BY DESIGN STATEMENTCurrent Docs · PDF28 Mar 2024View
GHP-ARUP-XX-XX-RP-CG-0001 APPENDIX B - GS-X49-PKZ-WOB-F6U GROUNDSURE REPORTCurrent Docs · PDF28 Mar 2024View
GHP-ARUP-XX-XX-RP-CG-0001 APPENDIX C -180206 PLAYGROUND CONTAMINATION DESK STUDYCurrent Docs · PDF28 Mar 2024View
GHP-ARUP-XX-XX-RP-CG-0001 APPENDIX D - TR020001_APP_5.03 FIGURES COMBINED (3)Current Docs · PDF28 Mar 2024View
GHP-ARUP-XX-XX-RP-CG-0001 APPENDIX D - TR020001_APP_5.03 FIGURES COMBINED (2)Current Docs · PDF28 Mar 2024View
GHP-ARUP-XX-XX-RP-CG-0001 APPENDIX D - TR020001_APP_5.03 FIGURES COMBINED (6)Current Docs · PDF28 Mar 2024View
GHP-ARUP-XX-XX-RP-CG-0001 APPENDIX D - TR020001_APP_5.03 FIGURES COMBINED (5)Current Docs · PDF28 Mar 2024View
GHP-ARUP-XX-XX-RP-CG-0001 APPENDIX D - TR020001_APP_5.03 FIGURES COMBINED (4)Current Docs · PDF28 Mar 2024View
GHP-ARUP-XX-XX-RP-CG-0001 APPENDIX D - TR020001_APP_5.03 FIGURES COMBINED (1)Current Docs · PDF28 Mar 2024View

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