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Full planning application for the infill of the existing underpass, engineering works (including remediation works; foundation/piling works; and other associated engineering works) to recontour the land within Pyramid Park to tie into existing levels, the construction of a fully accessible pedestrian bridge structure (including alterations to Metrolink-related infrastructure) across the existing Metrolink line to allow access between Knowsley Place, the Metrolink platform (via lift and stairs) and Pyramid Park; improvements to the existing Metrolink platforms and canopies; construction of a new sloped footpath with stairs within Pyramid Park site from bridge; hard/soft landscaping; and associated drainage and lighting schemes.

Bury Interchange and land bounded by Pyramid Park/East Lancashire railway line, Knowsley Place/Duke Street, Bury, BL9 0EJ

DecidedReference: 71834Bury Metropolitan Borough Council

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Application summary

Status
Decided
Application type
Full
Received
4 Apr 2025
Validated
8 Apr 2025
Determination deadline
Not published
Local authority
Bury Metropolitan Borough Council

Application overview

Full planning application for the infill of the existing underpass, engineering works (including remediation works; foundation/piling works; and other associated engineering works) to recontour the land within Pyramid Park to tie into existing levels, the construction of a fully accessible pedestrian bridge structure (including alterations to Metrolink-related infrastructure) across the existing Metrolink line to allow access between Knowsley Place, the Metrolink platform (via lift and stairs) and Pyramid Park; improvements to the existing Metrolink platforms and canopies; construction of a new sloped footpath with stairs within Pyramid Park site from bridge; hard/soft landscaping; and associated drainage and lighting schemes.

Proposal details

Reference
71834
Alternative references
PP-13867105
Ward
Bury East
Agent
CBRE

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Application location

Bury Interchange and land bounded by Pyramid Park/East Lancashire railway line, Knowsley Place/Duke Street, Bury, BL9 0EJ

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Decision Notice or LetterDecision Notice or LetterNot publishedView
Decision Notice or LetterDecision Notice or LetterNot publishedView
Highways updated responseConsultee Comments/CorrespondenceNot publishedView
Revised proposed platform complete GA plan 080100 P05Revised planNot publishedView
Revised proposed site plan with topographical survey 080021 P02Revised planNot publishedView
LLFA drainage responseConsultee Comments/CorrespondenceNot publishedView
Illustrative view from union squareSupporting DocumentNot publishedView
Highway responseConsultee Comments/CorrespondenceNot publishedView
EH air quality responseConsultee Comments/CorrespondenceNot publishedView
EH contam land responseConsultee Comments/CorrespondenceNot publishedView
Asbestos detailed quantitative risk assessment TE1885-TE-00-XX-RP-GE-006-V01 16012-TRE-BRY-XXX-RP-EN-000005Supporting DocumentNot publishedView
Ground investigation report rev P02 21 may 25Supporting DocumentNot publishedView
Ground investigation report rev P02 21 may 25Supporting DocumentNot publishedView
UU commentsConsultee Comments/CorrespondenceNot publishedView
Ground Investigation Report Reg 16012-TRE-BRY-XXX-RP-EN-00004 Rev.P02 - Part 2Supporting DocumentNot publishedView
Ground Investigation Report Reg 16012-TRE-BRY-XXX-RP-EN-00004 Rev.P02 - Part 1Supporting DocumentNot publishedView
Pollution Control responseConsultee Comments/CorrespondenceNot publishedView
Revised D&ARevised planNot publishedView
Metrolink responseConsultee Comments/CorrespondenceNot publishedView
Revised proposed Bridge GA Plan 080107 rev P07Revised planNot publishedView
Revised proposed Canopy complete GA Plan 080101 P07Revised planNot publishedView
Design for security commentsConsultee Comments/CorrespondenceNot publishedView
Design for security commentsConsultee Comments/CorrespondenceNot publishedView
TfGM responseConsultee Comments/CorrespondenceNot publishedView
Phase 2 Ground investigation 01001 P04Supporting DocumentNot publishedView
Site Investigation scope of Works 000100Supporting DocumentNot publishedView
Ground Investigation Report FINAL 000003 P2Supporting DocumentNot publishedView
Revised Location Plan (red edge) 080004 rev P03Revised planNot publishedView
Phase 1 Ground Investigations Report 01000 P04Supporting DocumentNot publishedView
GMEU responseConsultee Comments/CorrespondenceNot publishedView
Coal Authority commentsConsultee Comments/CorrespondenceNot publishedView
Active Travel responseConsultee Comments/CorrespondenceNot publishedView
Proposed site plan - topographicalAll plansNot publishedView
Statutory Metric (Spreadsheet)Supporting DocumentNot publishedView
Existing Canopy PlanAll plansNot publishedView
SCD Canopy Complete GA PlanSuperceded planNot publishedView
scd Bridge GA PlanSuperceded planNot publishedView
scd Platform Complete GA PlanSuperceded planNot publishedView
Topographical PlanAll plansNot publishedView
Existing Platform - Section BBAll plansNot publishedView
Existing Platform PlanAll plansNot publishedView
Existing Platform ElevationsAll plansNot publishedView
Existing Platform - Section AAAll plansNot publishedView
Proposed Bridge ElevationsAll plansNot publishedView
Application formApplication formNot publishedView
Proposed Platform ElevationsAll plansNot publishedView
Proposed Lift and Stair - Bay StudyAll plansNot publishedView
Combined Phasing Strategy Wider Site Plan (Existing Site Overlay)All plansNot publishedView
Proposed Platform - Section AAAll plansNot publishedView
Proposed Platform - Section BBAll plansNot publishedView
Proposed Platform - Bay Study 1All plansNot publishedView
Proposed Platform - Bay Study 2All plansNot publishedView
Proposed Bridge - Bay Study 1All plansNot publishedView
Proposed Bridge - Bay Study 2All plansNot publishedView
Site MasterplanAll plansNot publishedView
Site PlanAll plansNot publishedView
External Works PlanAll plansNot publishedView
Demolition PlanAll plansNot publishedView
Existing and Proposed Indicative Levels with Existing TreesAll plansNot publishedView
Boundary Treatment StrategyAll plansNot publishedView
Circulation StrategyAll plansNot publishedView
Planting StrategyAll plansNot publishedView
Proposed Site SectionAll plansNot publishedView
Lighting and Signage and Wayfinding StrategyAll plansNot publishedView
Underpass SectionsAll plansNot publishedView
Underpass Infill PlanAll plansNot publishedView
Below Ground Drainage Plan Sheet 1All plansNot publishedView
Below Ground Drainage Plan Sheet 2All plansNot publishedView
Lighting Scheme Pyramid ParkAll plansNot publishedView
External Services Layout Pyramid ParkAll plansNot publishedView
Lighting Scheme FootbridgeAll plansNot publishedView
Planning StatementSupporting DocumentNot publishedView
Request for EIA Screening OpinionSupporting DocumentNot publishedView
Ecological Impact Assessment (EcIA) Site Walkover Technical NoteSupporting DocumentNot publishedView
Arboricultural Impact AssessmentSupporting DocumentNot publishedView
scd Site Location PlanSuperceded planNot publishedView
Ecological Desk StudySupporting DocumentNot publishedView
Ecological Impact AssessmentSupporting DocumentNot publishedView
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) Design Stage ReportSupporting DocumentNot publishedView
Bat and Bird Box Specification Technical NoteSupporting DocumentNot publishedView
scd Design and Access Statement (Part 2 of 3)Superceded planNot publishedView
scd Design and Access Statement (Part 3 of 3)Superceded planNot publishedView
scd Design and Access Statement (Part 1 of 3)Superceded planNot publishedView
Crime Impact StatementSupporting DocumentNot publishedView
Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)Supporting DocumentNot publishedView
Drainage StrategySupporting DocumentNot publishedView
scd Existing Site PlanSuperceded planNot publishedView
Drainage Strategy - Appendix D - HSupporting DocumentNot publishedView
Energy StrategySupporting DocumentNot publishedView
Explosive Ordnance Desk Top StudySupporting DocumentNot publishedView
Preliminary Risk AssessmentSupporting DocumentNot publishedView
Preliminary Risk Assessment: Appendix BSupporting DocumentNot publishedView
Preliminary Risk Assessment: Appendix B (Groundsure plans 1 of 3)Supporting DocumentNot publishedView
Preliminary Risk Assessment: Appendix B (Groundsure Plans 2 of 3)Supporting DocumentNot publishedView
Preliminary Risk Assessment: Appendix B (Groundsure Plans 3 of 3), C and DSupporting DocumentNot publishedView
Preliminary Risk Assessment: Appendix D continued, E and FSupporting DocumentNot publishedView
Preliminary Risk Assessment: Appendix G, H and ISupporting DocumentNot publishedView
Proposed Site Plan (1:500)All plansNot publishedView
Explosive Ordnance Desk Top Study: Appendix A - GSupporting DocumentNot publishedView
Explosive Ordnance Desk Top Study: Appendix G continuedSupporting DocumentNot publishedView
scd Ground Investigation ReportSupporting DocumentNot publishedView
Flood Risk AssessmentSupporting DocumentNot publishedView
scd Cover Letter/List of plans and noticesSuperceded planNot publishedView
Proposed Site Plan (1:1000)All plansNot publishedView
Proposed Bridge GA Plan - Platform LevelAll plansNot publishedView

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