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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. Non-Material Amendment of planning permission 17/02300/EIA dated 29th June 2021. (amendment to plans in Condition 4)

Airport Way - Century Park Luton Bedfordshire

PER - Application PermittedReference: 24/00513/AMENDLuton Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
PER - Application Permitted
Application type
Non Material Amendments
Received
26 Apr 2024
Validated
26 Apr 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. Non-Material Amendment of planning permission 17/02300/EIA dated 29th June 2021. (amendment to plans in Condition 4)

Proposal details

Reference
24/00513/AMEND
Ward
WIGMORE
Agent
Nick Finney - Arup

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Documents 14 of 14

DocumentPublishedAction
Case Officer ReportCase Officer Report · PDF24 May 2024View
Decision NoticeDecision Notice · PDF24 May 2024View
APPLICATION FORMApplication Form · PDF26 Apr 2024View
OVERALL LANDSCAPE GENERAL ARRANGEMENT PLAN: 70120020-LTN-WSP-ELS-ZZ-DR-L-1001 P0Current Docs · PDF26 Apr 2024View
EARTHWORKS SOIL PROFILE PLAN: 70120020-LTN-WSP-ELS-ZZ-DR-L-1032Current Docs · PDF26 Apr 2024View
SKATEPARK DIMENSIONS PLAN: 002Current Docs · PDF26 Apr 2024View
SKATEPARK AERIAL LOCATION PLANCurrent Docs · PDF26 Apr 2024View
JUNIOR PLAY SPACE (LEFT): CAS-244426-S5N7V1 REV CCurrent Docs · PDF26 Apr 2024View
JUNIOR PLAY SPACE (MIDDLE): CAS-244426-S5N7V1 REV CCurrent Docs · PDF26 Apr 2024View
JUNIOR PLAY SPACE (RIGHT): CAS-244426-S5N7V1 REV CCurrent Docs · PDF26 Apr 2024View
OVERVIEW TODDLER & JUNIOR PLAY AREA: CAS-244426-S5N7V1 REV CCurrent Docs · PDF26 Apr 2024View
TODDLER PLAY SPACE: CAS-244426-S5N7V1 REV CCurrent Docs · PDF26 Apr 2024View
050-00-PL02 - SITE LOCATION PLANCurrent Docs · PDF26 Apr 2024View
COVER LETTER: GHP-ARUP-XX-XX-RP-YP-0001Current Docs · PDF26 Apr 2024View

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