Understanding planning · 13 min read
Planning application documents: what to read first
Understand planning application documents, officer reports and decision notices. Use a reading checklist, document table and worked example to inspect a case.
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Wigmore Valley Park Eaton Green Road Luton LU2 9JB
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Council source1) 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. (Changes to landscaping and details of installations along with pavilion replacement facilities)
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View council map| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Decision NoticeDecision Notice · PDF | 9 Jan 2026 | View |
| Case Officer ReportCase Officer Report · PDF | 9 Jan 2026 | View |
| APPLICATIONFORMREDACTEDApplication Form · PDF | 18 Dec 2025 | View |
| 2025-15_300_E_SOIL PROFILE PLANCurrent Docs · PDF | 18 Dec 2025 | View |
| 2025-15-600 OVERALL GENERAL ARRANGEMENT PLANCurrent Docs · PDF | 18 Dec 2025 | View |
| CAS-244426-S5N7V1 - REV. D - PAGES 1 OF 4 -WIGMORE VALLEY PARKCurrent Docs · PDF | 18 Dec 2025 | View |
| DC01 - WIGMORE VALLEY PARK OVERVIEW OF PROPOSED CHANGES NOVEMBER 2025_COMPRESSEDCurrent Docs · PDF | 18 Dec 2025 | View |
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Understanding planning · 13 min read
Understand planning application documents, officer reports and decision notices. Use a reading checklist, document table and worked example to inspect a case.
Understanding planning · 13 min read
Understand pending consideration, approved, refused and withdrawn planning applications. Compare status labels and find the documents explaining each outcome.
Understanding planning · 13 min read
Read planning drawings, floor plans, elevations and sections. Use labelled diagrams, a drawing comparison table and revision checks to understand a proposal.