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Land bound by Varley Street, Rosewell Avenue, Giltbrook Avenue and Oldham Road Manchester
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Council sourceErection of 154 dwellings comprising a mix of houses and apartments (100% affordable housing), together with access arrangements, car and cycle parking, landscaping, public realm, and all associated infrastructure works.
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 1355-Block-2B-105-Propsed Roof Plan.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-Block-2A-102-Proposed FF Plan.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-House Block-B1-102-Proposed First Floor Plans.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 34922-SUT-ZZ-XX-DR-C-6020-P03 OUTLINE DRAINAGE STRATEGY.pdfFlood Risk Assessment or Drainage · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-OFD-A-101-Plans Sheet 1_2.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-House Block-D2-202-Proposed Elevations Sheet 2_2.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-House Block-B3-101-Proposed Ground Floor Plans.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-Block-2A-105-Proposed Roof Plan.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-OFD-A-201-Elevations Sheet 1_2.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-OFD-D-202-Elevations Sheet 2_2.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 34922-SUT-ZZ-00-RP-G-7602RFS.pdfGround Survey · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-House Block-D2-201-Proposed Elevations Sheet 1_2.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-Block-2G-201-Proposed Elevations 1 of 4.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-Block-2G-201A-Proposed Elevations 1 of 4Plan · PDF | 29 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-House Block-C1-201-Proposed Elevations Sheet 1_2.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-OFD-A-202-Elevations Sheet 2_2.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 34922-SUT-ZZ-00-RP-G-7101RFSPart-6.pdfSupporting Information · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-Block-2B-101-Propsed GF Plan.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 34922-SUT-ZZ-00-RP-C-0001 Varley Street Masterplan FRAPart-6.pdfFlood Risk Assessment or Drainage · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-401-Ventilation Louvre Detail.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-Block-2G-101-Proposed GF Plan.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-Block-2C-101-Proposed GF Plan.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-Block-2C-104-Proposed Roof Plan.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 34922-SUT-ZZ-00-RP-C-0001 Varley Street Masterplan FRAPart-4.pdfFlood Risk Assessment or Drainage · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-304A-Street Scenes - Sheet 4_4Plan · PDF | 29 Jul 2026 | View |
| 34922-SUT-ZZ-00-RP-C-0001 Varley Street Masterplan FRAPart-1.pdfFlood Risk Assessment or Drainage · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 34922-SUT-ZZ-00-RP-C-0001 Varley Street Masterplan FRAPart-5.pdfFlood Risk Assessment or Drainage · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 34901-SUT-ZZ-00-RP-G-7602RFS.pdfGround Survey · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-Site-104-Waste and Servicing Plan.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-Block-2C-201-Proposed Elevations.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 34901-SUT-ZZ-XX-DR-C-6020-P04 OUTLINE DRAINAGE STRATEGYFlood Risk Assessment or Drainage · PDF | 29 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-OFD-C-104-Plans Sheet 4_4.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-Block-2G-102-Proposed FF Plan.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-OFD-B-202-Elevations Sheet 2_2.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-OFD-C-202-Elevations Sheet 2_2.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-Site-103-Boundary Treatments.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| Television and Radio Reception Impact Assessment.pdfSupporting Information · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-House Block-A-101-Proposed Floor Plans Sheet 1_2.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 34901-SUT-ZZ-00-RP-G-7202RFS.pdfSupporting Information · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 12270-Phase 2-PEA-V1.pdfSupporting Information · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-House Block-D3-201-Proposed Elevations Sheet 1_2.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-402-Deep Reveal Detail.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 12720-Phase 3-GLTA-V1-CG.pdfTree survey or information · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-Block-2C-103-Proposed SF Plan.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-House Block-D1-202-Proposed Elevations Sheet 2_2.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-Block-2B-103-Propsed SF Plan.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 34922-SUT-ZZ-00-RP-G-7101RFSPart-10.pdfSupporting Information · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-OFD-D-101-Plans.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-Block-2G-203-Proposed Elevations 3 of 4.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| Softworks.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 12720-miles-platting-metric-calculation-tool-statutory.xlsxSupporting Information | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 34922-SUT-ZZ-00-RP-G-7202RFS.pdfSupporting Information · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-OFD-D-201-Elevations Sheet 1_2.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-House Block-D1-101-Proposed Floor Plans.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-Block-2G-104-Proposed TF Plan.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-OFD-C-101-Plans Sheet 1_4.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 34901-SUT-ZZ-FN-DR-S-2014 - PROPOSED CULVERT SECTION B-BFlood Risk Assessment or Drainage · PDF | 29 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-House Block-C2-202-Proposed Elevations Sheet 2_2.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-House Block-B1-101-Proposed Ground Floor Plans.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 34922LG_Bomb_Search_Third_Party_Report.cleaned.pdfSupporting Information · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-House Block-B3-202-Proposed Elevations Sheet 2_2.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-Block-2G-204-Proposed Elevations 3 of 4.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-Block-2A-201-Proposed Elevations - Sheet 1_2.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 34901-SUT-ZZ-00-RP-G-7101RFSPart-3.pdfSupporting Information · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 34901-SUT-ZZ-00-RP-G-7101RFSPart-11.pdfSupporting Information · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| External Services P2.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 34922-SUT-ZZ-00-RP-G-7101RFSPart-5.pdfSupporting Information · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 34901-SUT-ZZ-00-RP-G-7101RFSPart-9.pdfSupporting Information · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-OFD-A-102-Plans Sheet 2_2.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-303-Street Scenes - Sheet 3_4.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| ApplicationFormRedacted.pdfApplication Form · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 34901-SUT-ZZ-00-RP-G-7101RFSPart-10.pdfSupporting Information · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 34922-SUT-ZZ-00-RP-G-7101RFSPart-4.pdfSupporting Information · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-Block-2A-101-Proposed GF Plan.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-Block-2B-202-Proposed Elevations - Sheet 2.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 34901-SUT-ZZ-00-RP-G-7101RFSPart-6.pdfSupporting Information · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-House Block-C1-102-Proposed First Floor Plans.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| D and A Addendum re Culvert · PDF | 17 Aug 2026 | View |
| 34922-SUT-ZZ-00-RP-G-7101RFSPart-3.pdfSupporting Information · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 34922-SUT-ZZ-00-RP-G-7101RFSPart-8.pdfSupporting Information · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-Block-2B-104-Propsed TF Plan.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 34901LG_Bomb_Search_Third_Party_Report.cleaned.pdfSupporting Information · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-House Block-C1-202-Proposed Elevations Sheet 2_2.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| Crime Impact Statement.pdfSupporting Information · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-House Block-B1-202-Proposed Elevations Sheet 2_2.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 2484.260612.LS.OP.AD.NR Planning Statement - Final.pdfCorrespondence · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 34922-SUT-ZZ-00-RP-C-0001 Varley Street Masterplan FRAPart-7.pdfFlood Risk Assessment or Drainage · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 34922-SUT-ZZ-XX-DR-C-6100-P01 EXISTING DRAINAGE LAYOUT.pdfFlood Risk Assessment or Drainage · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 34901-SUT-ZZ-00-RP-G-7101RFSPart-8.pdfSupporting Information · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| Miles Platting Waste Management Strategy.pdfWaste Management · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 34922-SUT-ZZ-00-RP-G-7101RFSPart-12.pdfSupporting Information · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-House Block-D1-201-Proposed Elevations Sheet 1_2.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 34901-SUT-ZZ-00-RP-G-7101RFSPart-7.pdfSupporting Information · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| Culvert Investigation Summary ReportFlood Risk Assessment or Drainage · PDF | 29 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-Site-102-Proposed Site Plan.pdfSite Plan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 34901-SUT-ZZ-FN-DR-S-2012 - PROPOSED CULVERT PLANFlood Risk Assessment or Drainage · PDF | 29 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-OFD-B-102-Plans Sheet 2_4.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-House Block-B3-102-Proposed First Floor Plans.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-Site-105-Phasing Plan .pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| VarleyStBNGFullAssessmentV1.pdfSupporting Information · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-House Block-C2-201-Proposed Elevations Sheet 1_2.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| Miles Platting Energy Statement June 2026.pdfSupporting Information · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 12720-miles-platting-condition-assessments-0.xlsxSupporting Information | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-House Block-A-201-Proposed Elevations Sheet 1_2.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-House Block-A-102-Proposed Floor Plans Sheet 2_2.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-Block-2G-203A-Proposed Elevations 3 of 4Plan · PDF | 29 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-House Block-C1-103-Proposed Roof Plans.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 12720-miles-platting-condition-assessments-1.xlsxSupporting Information | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| Affordable Housing Statement 19.08.2026 · PDF | 18 Aug 2026 | View |
| 1355-Block-2G-103-Proposed SF Plan.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| Air Quality Assessment.pdfSupporting Information · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 34922-SUT-ZZ-00-RP-C-0001 Varley Street Masterplan FRAPart-2.pdfFlood Risk Assessment or Drainage · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-House Block-C2-101-Proposed Floor Plans.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-House Block-B2-102-Proposed Elevations Sheet 1_2.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 34901-SUT-ZZ-00-RP-G-7101RFSPart-1.pdfGround Survey · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| General Arrangement.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 34922-SUT-ZZ-00-RP-C-0001 Varley Street Masterplan FRAPart-3.pdfFlood Risk Assessment or Drainage · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-OFD-C-103-Sheet 3_4.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| Varley Street accommodation schedule · PDF | 18 Aug 2026 | View |
| General Arrangement.PDFSite Plan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-Block-2A-202-Proposed Elevations - Sheet 2_2.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 34901-SUT-ZZ-00-RP-G-7101RFSPart-4.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-304-Street Scenes - Sheet 4_4.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 2484.250602 CEMP.pdfSupporting Information · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-Site-106-Block Location References.pdfSite Plan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| Varley Street - Accomodation Schedule - 2026-06-16[79]Supporting Information · PDF | 29 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-House Block-A-202-Proposed Elevations Sheet 2_2.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-OFD-B-101-Plans Sheet 1_4.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 12720-GLTA-V1-CG.pdfTree survey or information · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| Tree Planting Plan.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-Block-2G-105-Proposed Roof Plan.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 34901-SUT-ZZ-00-RP-G-7101RFSPart-2.pdfSupporting Information · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-OFD-C-201-Elevations Sheet 1_2.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 34922-SUT-ZZ-00-RP-G-7101RFSPart-9.pdfSupporting Information · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 260413 Statement of community involvement_Final.pdfSupporting Information · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-Block-2G-204A-Proposed Elevations 3 of 4Plan · PDF | 29 Jul 2026 | View |
| 34922-SUT-ZZ-00-RP-G-7101RFSPart-1.pdfSupporting Information · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| Broadband Connectivity Assessment.pdfSupporting Information · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-Block-2B-102-Propsed FF Plan.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-House Block-B2-201-Proposed Elevations Sheet 2_2.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-301-Street Scenes - Sheet 1_4.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| Management and Maintenance Statement.pdfSupporting Information · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| Noise Impact Assessment.pdfNoise assessment or information · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 439-LYR-XX-ZZ-DWG-L-1003 General Arrangement CLEAN Rev.pdfSite Plan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-OFD-C-102-Plans Sheet 2_4.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 12720TCRv1.pdfTree survey or information · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-House Block-B1-201-Proposed Elevations Sheet 1_2.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-Site-101-Existing Site Plan.pdfSite Plan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 2484.260724 Covering LetterCorrespondence · PDF | 29 Jul 2026 | View |
| 12720-Phase 3-PEA-V1.pdfSupporting Information · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-Block-2G-202-Proposed Elevations 2 of 4.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| Topo Model.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-House Block-D3-101-Proposed Floor Plans.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 34922-SUT-ZZ-00-RP-G-7101RFSPart-11.pdfSupporting Information · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-Block-2A-104-Proposed TF Plan.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-Block-2C-102-Proposed FF Plan.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 34901-SUT-ZZ-00-RP-G-7101RFSPart-12.pdfSupporting Information · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-House Block-B2-101-Proposed Floor Plans.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| Illustrative Substation Sections.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-Block-2A-103-Proposed SF Plan.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-Block-2B-201-Proposed Elevations - Sheet 1.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| Site Notice | 14 Aug 2026 | View |
| 1355-House Block-B1-103-Proposed Roof Plans .pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-House Block-B3-201-Proposed Elevations Sheet 1_2.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-OFD-B-103-Plans Sheet 3_4.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 34901-SUT-ZZ-FN-DR-S-2013 - PROPOSED CULVERT SECTION C-C & D-DFlood Risk Assessment or Drainage · PDF | 29 Jul 2026 | View |
| Transport Assessment.pdfTransport or Travel information · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-House Block-D3-202-Proposed Elevations Sheet 2_2.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-House Block-D2-101-Proposed Floor Plans.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 34922-SUT-ZZ-00-RP-G-7101RFSPart-7.pdfSupporting Information · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-Block-2G-202A-Proposed Elevations 2 of 4Plan · PDF | 29 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-OFD-B-201-Elevations Sheet 1_2.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-House Block-B3-103-Proposed Roof Plans.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 34901-SUT-ZZ-XX-DR-C-6600-P01 - PROPOSED S278 WORKS.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-House Block-C1-101-Proposed Ground Floor Plans.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-302-Street Scenes - Sheet 2_4.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 2484.260612.LS.AD.NR.Covering Letter.pdfCorrespondence · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 34922-SUT-ZZ-00-RP-G-7101RFSPart-2.pdfSupporting Information · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| External Services P1.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 34901-SUT-ZZ-00-RP-G-7101RFSPart-5.pdfSupporting Information · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-OFD-B-104-Plans Sheet 4_4.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| Framework Travel Plan.pdfTransport or Travel information · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 34922-SUT-ZZ-XX-DR-C-6600-P01 PROPOSED S278 WORKS.pdfPlan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| 1355-Site-100-Location Plan.pdfLocation Plan · PDF | 15 Jul 2026 | View |
| Varley Street Masterplan Design and Access Statement (1)Design & Access Statement · PDF | 29 Jul 2026 | View |
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