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Planning Application: 6/2025/1635/LB




LISTED BUILDING
Under Consideration
Mr James Wells
j.wells@welhat.gov.uk
Former Shredded Wheat Factory Broadwater Road Welwyn Garden City AL7 1RR
Detailed Planning Application for redevelopment of the former Shredded Wheat Factory site to include for demolition of some existing structures (including some Grade II Listed Buildings), and the provision of townhouses (Use Class C3), residential care accommodation for the elderly (Use Class C2) with associated communal facilities, Build to Rent accommodation (Use Class C3) with associated communal facilities, an aparthotel (Use Class C1), a retail and cycle hub unit (Use Classes E and Sui Generis), and the change of use of remaining existing retained buildings to retail, commercial and leisure uses (Use Classes E, F2 and Sui Generis) with associated cycle parking, car parking, access, landscaping and other supporting infrastructure
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  • Peartree

  • Councillor Russ Platt
  • Councillor Duncan Jones
  • Councillor Simon Goldwater
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19/02/2025
10/03/2025
13/03/2025
Ms Aisling Merriman
RMS (Welwyn Garden City) LImited
Da Vinchi House 44 Saffron Hill London EC1N 8FH
C/O Agent EC1N 8FH
Description Distance
Conservation Area 38.59
Listed Buildings Combined 0.00
Sand and Gravel Minerals Safeguarding Area 0.00
Employment Area 0.00
Train Line 20.99
Cycle Paths 0.00
Cycle Paths 0.00
Flood Zone Surface Water 30mm 0.00
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Flood Zone Surface Water 1000mm 0.00
Hertfordshire Ecological Network 0.00
Sand and Gravel Belt 0.00
Brownfield Land Register 0.00
Great Crested Newts DLL Risk Zones 0.00
NATS Safeguarding Area Wind Turbine Development 0.00
LLA Aerodrome Safeguarding Area 0.00
London Heathrow Safeguarding Area 0.00
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Application Number Proposal Decision Distance
6/2025/0321/MAJ Detailed Planning Application for redevelopment of the former Shredded Wheat Factory site to include for demolition of some existing structures (including some Grade II Listed Buildings), and the provision of townhouses (Use Class C3), residential care accommodation for the elderly (Use Class C2) with associated communal facilities, Build to Rent accommodation (Use Class C3) with associated communal facilities, an aparthotel (Use Class C1), a retail and cycle hub unit (Use Classes E and Sui Generis), and the change of use of remaining existing retained buildings to retail, commercial and leisure uses (Use Classes E, F2 and Sui Generis) with associated cycle parking, car parking, access, landscaping and other supporting infrastructure
6/2025/0110/FULL Retention of a car park formally servicing as an ancillary car park to the former shredded wheat factory now privately owned and operating as a public car park (retrospective) Granted 0
6/2023/2503/COND Submission of details pursuant to condition number 44 (Phasing Details), on planning permission 6/2018/0171/MAJ 0
6/2023/0093/COND Submission of details pursuant to condition 19 (Details of Public Cycle parking) on planning permission 6/2018/0171/MAJ Part Discharged 0
6/2022/2507/COND Submission of details pursuant of condition 12 (Ecology) on planning permission 6/2018/0171/MAJ Part Discharged 0
6/2022/2190/COND Submission of details pursuant to condition 9 (SuDS plan management and maintenance plan for Blocks 10 and 11) for planning permission 6/2018/0171/MAJ Part Discharged 0
6/2022/2191/COND Submission of details pursuant to condition 52 (provision of open space in relation to Block 10 and 11) on planning permission 6/2018/0171/MAJ Part Discharged 0
6/2022/2192/COND Submission of details pursuant to condition 22 (Car club implementation and management scheme for Block 10 and 11) on planning permission 6/2018/0171/MAJ Part Discharged 0
6/2022/2106/COND Submission of details pursuant to condition 17(b) (Highway management and maintenance) on planning reference 6/2018/0171/MAJ Granted 0
6/2022/2024/COND Submission of details pursuant to conditions 14 and 15(a) (off-site highway improvement works) on planning application 6/2018/0171/MAJ Withdrawn 0
6/2022/1942/COND Submission of details pursuant to condition 18 (Travel plan) on planning permission 6/2018/0171/MAJ Part Discharged 0
6/2022/1569/COND Submission of details pursuant to condition 32 (landscaping) on planning permission 6/2018/0171/MAJ Part Discharged 0
6/2022/1147/FULL Temporary change of use of land for the sale of hot food for a period of 18 months, with associated seating and waste storage arrangements Granted 0
6/2022/0612/COND Submission of details pursuant of condition 20 (cycle parking) on planning permission 6/2018/0171/MAJ Part Discharged 0
6/2021/2762/COND Submission of details pursuant to condition 27 (noise), on planning permission 6/2018/0171/MAJ Part Discharged 0
6/2021/2736/COND Submission of details pursuant to condition 28 (lighting) on planning application 6/2018/0171/MAJ Part Discharged 0
6/2021/2737/COND Submission of details pusuant to condition 19 (details of cycle parking) on planning application 6/2018/0171/MAJ Refused 0
6/2021/0671/MAJ Erection of 317 dwellings (Class C3) with associated access, parking, landscaping and other supporting infrastructure, and outline planning for up to 404 dwellings (Class C3) with all matters reserved for access. 0
6/2021/0181/MAJ Hybrid planning application comprising: Detailed Planning Application for 399 Private Rented Sector (PRS) dwellings and 153 dwellings (Class C3), 250 units of residential care accommodation for the elderly (Use Class C2) with associated communal facilities, 15,247m2 of community and commercial hub (Use Classes E and F1) with associated cycling hub, car parking, access, landscaping, public art and other supporting infrastructure; and Outline Planning Application for up to 418 dwellings (Class C3) with all matters reserved except access. Finally Disposed Of 0
6/2021/0170/COND Submission of details pursuant to condition 3 on permission 6/2018/0171/MAJ Granted 0
6/2020/2100/FULL Change of use of land for the sale of hot food for a period of 12 months, including siting of associated vendors, seating and waste arrangements Granted
6/2020/1952/COND Submission of details pursuant to condition 31 (materials) on planning permission 6/2018/0171/MAJ. Granted
6/2020/1954/COND Submission of details persuant to condition 27 (noise) on planning permission 6/2018/0171/MAJ Refused
6/2020/1035/COND Submission of details pursuant to condition 25 (scheme of sound insulation) on planning permission 6/2018/0171/MAJ Refused 0
6/2020/0486/COND Submission of details pursuant to condition 31 (Materials) on planning application 6/2018/0171/MAJ Granted 0
6/2020/0348/COND Submission of details pursuant to condition 32 (phased landscaping plan) on planning permission 6/2018/0171/MAJ Granted 0
6/2019/3208/COND Submission of details pursuant to condition 5 (construction management plan) and 23 (remediation groundwater monitoring) on planning permission N6/2015/0294/PP Granted 0
6/2019/3179/COND Submission of details pursuant to condition 33 (For each block no development shall commence above ground level details of means of enclosure. For each block no premises or dwelling shall be occupied until the approved means of enclosure has been implemented) on planning application 6/2018/0171/MAJ Granted 0
6/2019/3180/COND Submission of details pursuant to condition 49 (labour strategy) on planning permission 6/2018/0171/MAJ Granted 0
6/2019/2778/COND Submission of details pursuant to condition 44 (phasing details) on planning permission 6/2018/0171/MAJ Granted 0
6/2019/2717/COND Submission of details pursuant to condition 46 (open access ducting for fibre optic cable to serve a range of next generation access compatible telecommunication services to multi point destinations and all buildings including residential, commercial and community across the development) on planning permission 6/2018/0171/MAJ Granted 0
6/2019/2706/COND Submission of details pursuant to condition 10 (construction method statement) 11 (construction management plan) and 40 (site waste management plan) on planning permission 6/2018/0171/MAJ Granted 0
6/2019/2708/COND Submission of details pursuant to condition 3 (penetrative methods) and 4 (borehole management scheme) on planning permission 6/2018/0171/MAJ Granted 0
6/2019/1788/COND Submission of details pursuant to condition 5 (Surface water Discharge) 6 (Drainage System) 52 (Provision of open space/play space) 35 (Delivery of accessible Housing) 13 (Highways) 37 (Vehicle access Point to Pall Mall Site) 50 (Refuse Storage Arrangements)on planning permission 6/2018/0171/MAJ Granted 0
6/2019/1347/FULL Extensions and improvements (398m2) to retained original 1920s Silos, Production Hall, Grain Store and Boiler House to enable the creation of an International Art Centre, including enhanced connectivity and access, and flexible uses within Block 4 and Block 5 (B1/D1/D2 Use Classes). Granted 0
6/2019/1346/VAR Flexible land use for floorspace within Blocks 1, 4, 5 (Class B1/D1/D2 uses), the creation of 542 sq.m of additional floorspace (Class B1/D1/D2) within Block 1, and agreement to minimum floorspace quantums for the Class B1, Class D1 and Class D2 floorspace across the site. Granted 0
6/2019/1330/FULL Alterations and amendments to planning permission 6/2018/0171/MAJ, for the erection of a five-storey community bridge building (1,257m2) for flexible use (b1/d1/d2 use classes), incorporating a minimum of 338 square metres of D2 use class floor space, the removal of the skate park. Refused 0
6/2019/1299/VAR Variation of Condition 52 (provision of open space and play space) on planning permission 6/2018/0171/MAJ to remove the skate park Refused 0
6/2019/0826/LB Extensions and improvements to retained original 1920s Silos, Production Hall, Grain Store and Boiler House to enable the creation of an International Art Centre, including enhanced connectivity and access. Granted 0
6/2018/2503/COND Submission of details pursuant to Condition 1 Parts 2 (Site Investigation Scheme Environmental Assessment) and 3 (Verification Plan) and Condition 3 Parts 1 ,2 & 3 (Site Characterisation, Submission of Remediation Scheme and Implementation of Approved Remediation Scheme) and 5 (Long-Term Monitoring and Maintenance) on Planning Permission N6/2015/0294/PP Granted 0
6/2018/1929/COND Submission of details pursuant to condition 6 (render samples) on planning permission 6/2016/1883/LB Granted 0
6/2018/1464/FULL Erection of a replacement staircase at the northern end of passenger footbridge Withdrawn 0
6/2018/0960/LB Repair, restoration, extension and conversion of the retained original 1920's silos, production hall, grain store and boiler house to provide 5,096 sq.m of flexible business floorspace (Use Class B1), 265 sq.m Combined Heat and Power (Sui Generis), 2,494 sq.m International Art Centre (Use Class D1), 1,226 sq.m Gymnasium (Use Class D2), 1,576 sq.m of restaurant/coffee shop/bar (Use Class A1/ A3/A4/A5) and Creche/Day Nursery of 644 sq.m. Granted 0
6/2018/0171/MAJ Creation of a mixed-use quarter comprising the erection of up to 1,340 residential dwellings including 414 (31%) affordable dwellings (Use Class C3); 114 extra care homes (Use Class C2); the erection of a civic building comprising 497 m² of health (Use Class D1), 497 m² of community use (Use Class D1), 883 m² of office (Use Class B1) and 590 m² of retail (Class A1/A2/A3/A4/A5); alterations, additions and change of use of Grade II Listed Building and retained Silos to provide 5,279 m² of flexible business floorspace (Use Class B1), 270 m² Combined Heat and Power (Sui Generis), 2,057 m² International Art Centre (Use Class D1), 1,235 m² Gymnasium (Use Class D2), 1,683 m² of restaurant/coffee shop/bar (Use Class A1/A3/A4/A5), Creche/Day Nursery (Use Class D1) of 671 m² as well as a Network Rail TOC Building (Use Class B1) of 360 m²; plus associated car parking, access, landscaping, public art and other supporting infrastructure. Granted
6/2017/2688/COND Submission of details pursuant to condition 2 (details of existing building and photographic record survey) on listed building consent N6/2015/0293/LB, dated 30/03/2017 Granted 0
6/2017/2490/EIA Request for a screening opinion at the Former Shredded Wheat Factory, Bridge Road, WGC. Granted 0
6/2017/2491/EIA Request for a scoping opinion at the Former Shredded Wheat Factory, Bridge Road, WGC. Granted 0
6/2017/2496/VAR Variation of condition 1 (specification of proposed works) and 3 (contract for redevelopment and planning permission granted) on planning permission N6/2015/0293/LB, dated 30/03/2017 Granted 0
6/2017/2142/COND Submission of details pursuant to condition 1 (Contamination), 4 (Site Waste Management Plan), 5 (Construction Management Plan) and 7 (Landscape and Ecology Management Plan) on Planning Permission 6/2015/0294/PP, dated 18/08/2017 Part Approved / Part Refused 0
6/2016/0457/FULL Improvements to footbridge to include a new floor finish, lighting and the restoration of the existing lattice steel structure Granted 0
C6/1987/7031/AD Two illuminated signs and eight non-illuminated signs Granted 0
N6/2015/0442/MA Erection of a temporary hoarding Granted 0
N6/2015/0293/LB Part demolition, repair, restoration, extension and conversion of the former Shredded Wheat factory complex to include demolition of all buildings and structures except the original 1920's silos, production hall, grain store and boiler house. Refurbishment and change of use of the retained listed buildings to provide 2 Class C3 residential units, a Class C1 boutique/budget hotel, Class B1(a) offices, a class Class A4 pub/bar, a class Class D1 crèche and a Class D2 gym/dance/exercise studio Granted
N6/2014/1227/MA Erection of office building, toilet facilities and gatehouse Withdrawn
N6/2014/0851/LUP Certificate of lawfulness for the proposed alterations to external elevation and new ramp Granted
N6/2013/2305/MA Alterations to existing access road Granted 0
N6/2010/2461/FP Retention of use of land into a temporary car park for 12 months Appeal Dismissed 0
N6/2011/0611/FP Erection of replacement bridge and construction of bridge link building, including lift, ticket machine and bicycle parking Granted 0
N6/2010/2461/FP Retention of use of land into a temporary car park for 12 months Refused 0
N6/2010/2055/MA Full Planning Permission for part demolition, repair, restoration, extension and conversion of the former Shredded Wheat factory complex to provide retail (A1 & A3), business (B1), heritage centre (D1), energy centre, new leisure centre building and Civic Square building including residential and retail (A1 to A5). Associated alterations to existing vehicular and pedestrian access and highway layout within and around the site, including the creation of two vehicular access ramps to basement parking, hard and soft landscaping, the provision of a civic square, park, public and private open space, pedestrian walkways to include the upgrade of the existing pedestrian footpath over the railway line and associated enabling works. Outline Planning Permission for development of land to the west and south of the shredded wheat factory to comprise the following uses: Retail (A1 & A5), business (B1), hotel (C1), residential, to include: houses, flats, care home and YMCA (C2 & C3); doctors surgery and pharmacy (D1); with all matters reserved apart from means of access Refused 0
N6/2010/0782/MA ERECTION OF SECURITY FENCE FOR A TEMPORARY PERIOD OF THREE YEARS Granted
N6/2009/0012/FP SITING OF TEMPORARY PORTACABIN Granted 0
N6/2006/0167/FP DEMOLITION OF EXISTING BUILDINGS AND FORMATION OF TEMPORARY CAR PARK AND CREATION OF NEW FOOTPATH/CYCLE LINK Withdrawn 0
N6/2006/0131/AD ERECTION OF 9 ADVERTISING HOARDINGS FOR TEMPORARY PERIOD OF 5 YEARS Withdrawn 0
N6/2004/0549/FP ERECTION OF SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO EXISTING SECURITY HUT Granted 0
N6/2003/1557/FP INSTALLATION OF NEW 6mtr. CAR PARK LIGHTING SCHEME FOLLOWING REMOVAL OF EXISTING SCHEME Granted 0
N6/2003/0274/FP INSTALLATION OF WHEAT SAMPLING EQUIPMENT Granted 0
N6/2003/0186/FP ALTERATION TO ELEVATIONS OF RECEPTION AREA Granted 0
N6/2003/0112/LB INSTALLATION OF WHEAT SAMPLING EQUIPMENT Withdrawn 0
N6/2002/1219/FP INSTALLATION OF BOILER FLUE DUCTWORK Granted 0
N6/2001/0715/FP INSTALLATION OF FLOODLIGHTING IN LORRY PARK AREA Granted 0
N6/2001/0693/LB REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT OF EXTERNAL WALL AND WINDOW FOR EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION Granted 0
N6/2001/0319/FP SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO SECURITY OFFICE Granted 0
N6/1999/1063/LB TEMPORARY REMOVAL OF EXTERNAL WALL AND WINDOW FOR EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION Granted
N6/1999/0449/FP Replacement of existing fire ladder Granted 0
N6/1999/0450/LB Replacement of existing fire escape ladder Granted 0
N6/1999/0120/FP Alterations to external elevations Granted 0
N6/1998/0331/LB Building alteration and installation of equipment in existing office room, with air inlets and outlets through new louvres in existing windows Granted 0
N6/1998/0332/FP Building alteration and installation of equipment in existing office room, with air inlets and outlets through new louvres in existing windows Granted 0
N6/1997/0683/FP Proposed alterations and extension to existing sub station Granted 0
N6/1997/0427/FP Provision of new louvre in external wall Granted 0
N6/1997/0428/LB Removal of existing window and replace with louvre and internal alterations Granted 0
N6/1997/0257/FP Four storey extension to side of food processing area: extension to existing intake enclosure, and relocation of existing weighbridge Granted 0
N6/1997/0258/LB Four storey extension to side of food processing area; extension to existing intake enclosure, and relocation of existing weighbridge Granted 0
N6/1996/0937/LB Erection of 3.5m high temporary safety hoarding Granted 0
N6/1996/0938/FP Erection of 3.5m high temporary safety hoarding Granted 0
N6/1996/0887/FP Erection of housing around waste food compactor Granted 0
N6/1996/0888/LB Erection of housing around waste food compactor Granted 0
N6/1996/0539/FP Retention of temporary office building. Granted 0
N6/1996/0457/FP Erection of 1.3m high wire net fencing Granted 0
N6/1995/0934/LB Partial demolition and rebuilding of external wall and replacement of glazing to 5 ground floor windows on Bridge Road frontage. Relocation of external fire door and internal alterations. Granted 0
N6/1995/0935/FP Replacement of glazing to five ground floor windows on Bridge Road frontage and relocation of fire door. Granted 0
N6/1995/0715/LB Reduction of wheat intake hoppers and construction of enclosure over remaining hopper. Granted 0
N6/1995/0716/FP Reduction of wheat intake hoppers and construction of enclosure over remaining hopper. Granted 0
N6/1995/0498/FP Reduction in area of existing raised roof, erection of external enclosed staircase and external alterations Granted 0
N6/1995/0499/FP Installation of waste compactors in yard including alterations to loading dock Granted 0
N6/1995/0471/LB Installation of waste compactors in yard including alterations to loading dock Granted 0
N6/1995/0472/LB Replace glass with stainless steel in west elevation Granted 0
N6/1995/0473/LB Reduction in area of existing raised roof, extension of internal mezzanine floor, erection of external enclosed staircase and external alterations Granted 0
N6/1994/0720/FP The repositioning of existing external fire escape stairs, and erection of a new electrical switchroom and extended canopy Granted 0
N6/1994/0721/LB The repositioning of an external fire escape stair, and erection of a new switchroom and extended canopy Granted 0
N6/1992/0774/LB Replacement of existing two fuel oil storage tanks with two water storage tanks; new pump house with contractors changing room Granted
N6/1992/0617/FP Erection of two replacement storage tanks, new pumphouse and locker room Granted
N6/1992/0431/FP Installation of loading docks Granted
N6/1992/0406/LB Alterations to silo elevation Granted 0
N6/1992/0407/FP Erection of two porches over existing entrances Granted 0
N6/1992/0408/LB Erection of two porches over existing staircases and enlargement of two windows Granted 0
N6/1992/0391/FP Infil of existing ground floor windows fronting Broadwater Road Granted 0
N6/1991/0679/LB Erection of 3 non-illuminated signs Granted
N6/1991/7039/AD Erection of three non-illuminated signs Granted
N6/1991/0154/FP Erection of rail freight building Granted 0
N6/1989/0724/FP Provision of new access road, closure of existing highway and re-routing of footpath Withdrawn 1
N6/1989/0047/FP Extension to factory (Class B2) at third floor level Granted 0
N6/1989/0048/LB Extension to factory (Class B2) at third floor level Granted
C6/1987/0078/FP Erection of four fire escapes Granted 0
C6/1987/0079/LB Erection of four fire escapes (Application received February, 1987) Granted 0
C6/1987/1034/FP Use of land for industrial purposes (Class B2) following closure of highway, with new access road, car parking and modification to footbridge Refused 0
C6/1986/0775/ Erection of one bulk silo for storage and outloading Granted 0
C6/1985/0561/FP Alterations to elevation and new fire escape Granted 0
C6/1985/0562/LB Alteration to roof and elevation and provision of new fire escape stairs. (Application received August, 1985) Granted 0
C/1985/0721/ Temporary office accommodation. No Information 0
C6/1984/0552/ Rail freight terminal and associated parking Granted 0
C6/1984/0668/ Rail freight terminal (Phase II of building) Granted 0
C6/1983/0495/ Change of use from warehouse and office to industrial and office Granted
C6/1983/0630/ Resiting of portacabins Granted 0
N6/1982/0605/ Extension to penthouse of existing factory for additional cooking area Granted 0
N6/1982/0606/LB Extension to penthouse of existing factory (Application received November, 1982) Granted 0
N6/1981/0294/ Pedestrian safety fence to Hyde Way frontage Granted 0
N6/1981/0594/ Security office facing Hydeway. Granted 0
N6/1981/0595/LB Security office facing Hydeway (Application received October, 1981) Granted 0
N6/1979/0042/ Alterations to provide a ticket room Granted
N6/1979/0362/ Warehouse with vehicle maintenance shop and ancillary offices Granted 0
N6/1978/0226/ Demolition of existing buildings and erection of new warehouse including ancillary offices and vehicle maintenance shop Granted 0
N6/1978/0571/ Weighbridge and underground oil store Granted 0
N6/1977/0520/ Extension to toilets of sports and social club Granted 0
N6/1977/7025/AD Illuminated projecting and wall signs Granted 0
N6/1977/7026/AD Non illuminated post sign Granted 0
N6/1975/0569/ Replacement garage Granted 0
E/1964/1123/ Temporary offices Granted 0

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