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Embankment West, Off Salford Approach And New Kings Head Yard, Chapel Street, Salford
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Request for confirmation of compliance of conditions 9 (Feature Wall), 13 (Cycle Parking), 14a (Landscaping), 15 (Landscape Management Plan), 16 (External Lighting), 17 (Parking and Servicing Site Management Plan), 18 (Highway Works and Traffic Management), 22 (Commemorate the Site Heritage), 23 (Vehicle Parking, Servicing and Other Vehicular Access Arrangements) , 26 (Wind Mitigation Measures) and 33i (Travel plan) attached to planning permission 17/70626/FUL
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| Document | Published | Action |
|---|---|---|
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - C14 008237-PIE-EW-00-DR-L- PL1489.2.D128_Structures - Retaining Planter Edge (A&B)_S4 - Issued For Construction Approval_C02Plans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * SUPL - Superseded Plan - SUPERSEDEDPlans · PDF | 28 May 2021 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - C22 008237-PIE-EW-00-DR-L-PL1489.2.M316_City Suites Screen Setting Out_S4 - Issued For Construction Approval_C01Plans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * TR37 - Landscaping -Technical assessment · PDF | 28 May 2021 | View |
| * SUPL - Superseded Plan - SUPERSEDED C9 and C15 - Landscape (and artwork) management planPlans · PDF | 27 May 2021 | View |
| * AMPL - PL Amended Plans - Amended softworks plan (A&B)Plans · PDF | 27 May 2021 | View |
| * TR37 - Landscaping - C15 Landscape Managament Oralite (reflective film) maintenance supplementTechnical assessment · PDF | 21 Jun 2021 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - C14 008237-PIE-EW-00-DR-L-PL1489.2.D134_Furniture Details - Linear Benches_S4 - Issued For Construction Approval_C02Plans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - C22 Early SalfordPlans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - C14 008237-PIE-EW-00-DR-L-PL1489.2.D201_Tree Pit Details - Sheet 02_S4 - Issued For Construction Approval_C01Plans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - 008237-CUR-00-FN-SK-S-40002Plans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - C13 Cycle storage layoutPlans · PDF | 27 May 2021 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - C14 008237-PIE-EW-00-DR-L-PL1489.2.M315_Artwork Wall Planter_S4 - Issued For Construction Approval_C04Plans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - Photo C14 Screenshot 2021-02-03 at 11.08.10Plans | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * DECI - PL Decision Notice - Interim decision (landscaping of boundary wal pending)Decision Notice · PDF | 2 Jul 2021 | View |
| * CONS - PL Consultation Response - Updated Highways response - C13 and C17Consultation response | 17 Jun 2021 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - C9 FIXING MODEL 3Plans | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - C14 008237-PIE-EW-00-DR-L- PL1489.2.M112_Hardworks Loading_S4 - Issued For Construction Approval_C02Plans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * AMPL - PL Amended Plans - Amended External Lighting & Security Layout Sheet 2 of 3Plans · PDF | 11 Jun 2021 | View |
| * TR37 - Landscaping - Amended Boundaries and Access StrategyTechnical assessment · PDF | 22 Jun 2021 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - C26 008237-PIE-EW-00-DR-L- PL1489.2.D126_Structures - City Suites Screen Elevation_S4 - Issued For Construction Approval_C02Plans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - C14 008237-PIE-EW-00-DR-L-PL1489.2.M402_Softworks - Detailed Planting Areas D&E_S4 - Issued For Construction Approval_C02Plans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * TR37 - Landscaping -Technical assessment · PDF | 28 May 2021 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - C14 008237-PIE-EW-00-DR-L- PL1489.2.M109_Watering Points_S4 - Issued For Construction Approval_C02Plans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - C17 008237-PIE-EW-00-DR-L-PL1489.2.M404-Parking Restriction Strategy (1)Plans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * SUPL - Superseded Plan - SUPERSEDED C18 65419-CUR-00-XX-DR-TP-05003-P09_SPAFireTenderPlans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * AMPL - PL Amended Plans - Amended External Lighting & Security Layout Sheet 1 of 3Plans · PDF | 11 Jun 2021 | View |
| * SUPL - Superseded Plan - SUPERSEDED C14 008237-PIE-EW-00-DR-L- PL1489.2.D200_Tree Pit Details - Sheet 1_S4 - Issued For Construction Approval_C01Plans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * TR37 - Landscaping -Technical assessment · PDF | 28 May 2021 | View |
| * TR28 - PL Travel Plan - Updated Travel Plan - A&BTechnical assessment · PDF | 28 May 2021 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - C26 amended wind mitigation plan (for info compliance condition)Plans · PDF | 27 May 2021 | View |
| * SUPL - Superseded Plan - SUPERSEDED C14 008237-PIE-EW-00-DR-L- PL1489.2.M110_Tree Pit Typology_S4 - Issued For Construction Approval_C02Plans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * DECI - PL Decision Notice - LetterDecision Notice | 15 Apr 2021 | View |
| * AMPL - PL Amended Plans - C26 008237 -SHE-EW-00-DR-X-1929 100 Suite Fins LayoutPlans · PDF | 25 Mar 2021 | View |
| * SUPL - Superseded Plan - SUPERSEDED General ArrangementPlans · PDF | 27 May 2021 | View |
| * SUPL - Superseded Plan - SUPERSEDED Amended General ArrangementPlans · PDF | 17 Jun 2021 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - C9 FIXING MODEL 1Plans | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * SUPL - Superseded Plan - SUPERSEDEDPlans · PDF | 26 Apr 2022 | View |
| * SUPL - Superseded Plan - SUPERSEDED C33 078230 Embankment West (Blocks A&B) - Travel PlanPlans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - C26 008237-PIE-EW-00-DR-L- PL1489.2.D123_Structures - City Suites screen_S4 - Issued For Construction Approval_C02Plans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - C14 008237-PIE-EW-00-DR-L- PL1489.2.D116_Detail - Gate & Fence F Artificial Green Wall & Gate_S4 - Issued For Construction Approval_C03Plans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - C9 Artwork Wall Planter - Foundation SketchPlans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * SUPL - Superseded Plan - SUPERSEDED C16 008237-PIE-EW-00-DR-L- PL1489.2.M106_External Lighting - Design Intent_S4 - Issued For Construction Approval_C02Plans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - C14 008237-PIE-EW-00-DR-L- PL1489.2.D105_Detail - Terraces Linear Benches_S4 - Issued For Construction Approval_C01Plans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - C26 008237-PIE-EW-00-DR-L-PL1489.2.M316_City Suites Screen Setting Out_S4 - Issued For Construction Approval_C01(1)Plans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * SUPL - Superseded Plan - SUPERSEDED C13 008237-PIE-EW-00-DR-L-PL1489.2.D127 Structures - Cycle Storage (1)Plans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * TR37 - Landscaping - C15 Landscape Management Plan M3 industries artwork supplementTechnical assessment · PDF | 21 Jun 2021 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - C18 049223-CUR-00-XX-DR-D-75003-P12_S278 Construction Areas & KerbingPlans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - C14 008237-PIE-EW-00-DR-L- PL1489.2.D114_Detail - Gate & Fence D_S4 - Issued For Construction Approval_C01Plans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * AMPL - PL Amended Plans - Parapet wallPlans · PDF | 1 Jun 2022 | View |
| * TR37 - Landscaping - Landscape Management and Maintenance June 2021Technical assessment · PDF | 17 Jun 2021 | View |
| * SUPL - Superseded Plan - SUPERSEDED SoftworksPlans · PDF | 28 May 2021 | View |
| * CONS - PL Consultation Response - GMAASConsultation response · PDF | 29 Mar 2021 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - C18 049223-CUR-00-XX-DR-D-75001-P12_S278 General ArrangementfPlans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * TR37 - Landscaping - Amended SoftworksTechnical assessment · PDF | 22 Jun 2021 | View |
| * TR37 - Landscaping - Tree Pit TypologyTechnical assessment · PDF | 17 Jun 2021 | View |
| * SUPL - Superseded Plan - SUPERSEDED C26 008237-PIE-EW-00-DR-L- PL1489.2.D124_Structures - Sculptural Fins_S4 - Issued For Construction Approval_C02Plans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * TECH - PL Technical Reports - C13 Page_190 FalcoSpan Cycle Canopy Page 1Technical assessment · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * AMPL - PL Amended Plans - Amended Paving planPlans · PDF | 27 May 2021 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - C14 008237-PIE-EW-00-DR-L- PL1489.2.D111_Detail - Gate & Fence B_S4 - Issued For Construction Approval_C01Plans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - C14 008237-PIE-EW-00-DR-L-PL1489.2.D121.1_Structures - Steps 2 Cutting Schedule_S4 - Issued For Construction Approval_C02Plans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * TECH - PL Technical Reports - C17 PL1489.2-ID-013-10-A Day in the Life AssumoptionsTechnical assessment · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - C14 008237-PIE-EW-00-DR-L- PL1489.2.D107_Detail - Terraces 3 Linear Benches_S4 - Issued For Construction Approval_C01Plans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * TR37 - Landscaping - AMENDED Hardworks plan Rev C05Technical assessment · PDF | 22 Jul 2022 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - C9 FIXING MODEL 2Plans | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - C22 008237-PIE-EW-00-DR-L-PL1489.2.M100-General ArrangementPlans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - Amended General ArrangementPlans · PDF | 22 Jul 2022 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - C14 008237-PIE-EW-00-DR-L-PL1489.2.D120.1_Structures - Steps 1 Cutting Schedule_S4 - Issued For Construction Approval_C01Plans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * SUPL - Superseded Plan - SUPERSEDED C14 008237-PIE-EW-00-DR-L-PL1489.2.M400_Softworks - Detailed Planting Area A&B_S4 - Issued For Construction Approval_C02Plans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - C14 008237-PIE-EW-00-DR-L-PL1489.2.D302_Hardworks Interface Details 3_S4 - Issued For Construction Approval_C01Plans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * APPL - PL Application Form - Application Form RedactedApplication form · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - C18 008237-CUR-XX-00-DR-C-95750 (2)Plans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * SUPL - Superseded Plan - SUPERSEDED street furniture planPlans · PDF | 27 May 2021 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - C14 008237-PIE-EW-00-DR-L- PL1489.2.M111_Retaining Walls_S4 - Issued For Construction Approval_C02Plans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - C14 008237-PIE-EW-00-DR-L- PL1489.2.D106_Detail - Terraces 2 Linear Benches_S4 - Issued For Construction Approval_C01Plans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - Photo C14 Screenshot 2021-02-03 at 11.07.16Plans | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - C9 Liz West Embankment art wall final roation postion 9 degrees from 22Plans | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * TECH - PL Technical Reports - Planning Condition drawing registerTechnical assessment · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - C14 008237-PIE-EW-00-DR-L- PL1489.2.M114_In-Situ Concrete Paving - Jointing Layout_S4 - Issued For Construction Approval_C02Plans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * CONS - PL Consultation Response - Updated Highways responseConsultation response | 13 May 2021 | View |
| * CONS - PL Consultation Response - LandscapeConsultation response · PDF | 7 Apr 2021 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - C9 Liz West Embankment art wall final roation postion 9 degrees from 22- sidePlans | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * SUPL - Superseded Plan - SUPERSEDED Amended General ArrangementPlans · PDF | 22 Jun 2021 | View |
| * CONS - PL Consultation Response - SUPERSEDED HighwaysConsultation response | 8 Apr 2021 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - Green wall planting listPlans · PDF | 19 May 2021 | View |
| * SUPL - Superseded Plan - SUPERSEDED C14 008237-PIE-EW-00-DR-L- PL1489.2.M100_General Arrangement_S4 - Issued For Construction Approval_C04Plans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * SUPL - Superseded Plan - SUPERSEDED C14 008237-PIE-EW-00-DR-L- PL1489.2.M105_Street Furniture_S4 - Issued For Construction Approval_C04Plans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * TR37 - Landscaping - Tree Pit details sheet 1Technical assessment · PDF | 17 Jun 2021 | View |
| * TR37 - Landscaping - Amended Street Furniture planTechnical assessment · PDF | 17 Jun 2021 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - 008237-PIE-EW-00-DR-L- PL1489.2.D104_Detail - Bench_S4 - Issued For Construction Approval_C01Plans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * AMPL - PL Amended Plans - Amended external lighting layoutPlans · PDF | 27 May 2021 | View |
| * TR10 - PL Heritage Assessment - C22 PL1489.2-ID-012-02-Scheme to Commemorate the Site's Heritage (1)Technical assessment · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - C14 008237-PIE-EW-00-DR-L- PL1489.2.D301_Hardworks Interface Details 2_S4 - Issued For Construction Approval_C01Plans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * SUPL - Superseded Plan - SUPERSEDED C15 008237-PIE-EW-00-RP-L-PL1489.2 (1)Plans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * TECH - PL Technical Reports - C9 2018 -1219 Rev01 - Embankment West ArtWall BriefingTechnical assessment · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * SUPL - Superseded Plan - SUPERSEDED Softworks - planting area FPlans · PDF | 17 Jun 2021 | View |
| * SUPL - Superseded Plan - SUPERSEDED Amended SoftworksPlans · PDF | 17 Jun 2021 | View |
| * SUPL - Superseded Plan - SUPERSEDED C16 008237-HES-ZZ-XX-DR-E-63-01_External Lighting & Security Layout 1_3_S4 - Issued For Construction Approval_C2Plans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - C14 008237-PIE-EW-00-DR-L- PL1489.2.D108_Detail - Terraces 4 Linear Benches_S4 - Issued For Construction Approval_C01Plans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - C26 008237-PIE-EW-00-DR-L- PL1489.2.D131_Structures - Block A Wind Baffle_S4 - Issued For Construction Approval_C01Plans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - External Works Layout 049223-CUR-00-XX-DR-C-95700-P07Plans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * TR37 - Landscaping - Softworks - detailed planting Area FTechnical assessment · PDF | 21 Jun 2021 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - C9 Liz West Embankment art wall final roation postion 9 degrees from 22- frontPlans | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * SUPL - Superseded Plan - SUPERSEDED C14 008237-PIE-EW-00-DR-L-PL1489.2.M116_Paving Setting Out_S4 - Issued For Construction Approval_C02Plans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * PLN6 û PROPOSED PLANS - Update fire tender swept path analysis Rev P10Plans · PDF | 17 Jun 2021 | View |
| * TR37 - Landscaping - Softworks – Detailed Planting Area CTechnical assessment · PDF | 21 Jun 2021 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - Green wall supplementary informationPlans · PDF | 19 May 2021 | View |
| * SUPL - Superseded Plan - SUPERSEDED C26 008237-PIE-EW-00-DR-L-PL1489.2.M113_Wind Mitigation Items_S4 - Issued For Construction Approval_C01Plans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * SUPL - Superseded Plan - SUPERSEDED Travel PlanPlans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * SUPL - Superseded Plan - SUPERSEDED C14 008237-PIE-EW-00-DR-L- PL1489.2.M101_Materials Specification_S4 - Issued For Construction Approval_C02Plans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - C14 008237-PIE-EW-00-DR-L- PL1489.2.D110_Detail - Gate & Fence A Sheet 1_S4 - Issued For Construction Approval_C01Plans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * TECH - PL Technical Reports - C17 Embankment West Site Parking Managment PlanTechnical assessment · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * TR10 - PL Heritage Assessment - C22 PL1489.2-ID-012-02-Scheme to Commemorate the Site's Heritage (2)Technical assessment · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * PLN6 û PROPOSED PLANS - C16 008237-HES-ZZ-XX-DR-E-63-03_External Lighting & Security Layout 3_3_S4 - Issued For Construction Approval_C2Plans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - C14 008237-PIE-EW-00-DR-L- PL1489.2.D300_Hardworks Interface Details 1_S4 - Issued For Construction Approval_C01Plans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - 008237-CAL-ZZ-ZZ-DR-A-05-A42Plans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * CONS - PL Consultation Response - Highways - updatedConsultation response | 11 Jun 2021 | View |
| * TECH - PL Technical Reports - C13 Falco VelowUp Product sheetTechnical assessment · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * SUPL - Superseded Plan - SUPERSEDED C16 008237-HES-ZZ-XX-DR-E-63-02_External Lighting & Security Layout 2_3_S4 - Issued For Construction Approval_C2Plans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - C14 008237-PIE-EW-00-DR-L- PL1489.2.D112_Detail - Gate & Fence C_S4 - Issued For Construction Approval_C01Plans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - C17 008237-PIE-EW-00-DR-L-PL1489.2.M404_Parking Restriction Strategy_S3 - For Review and Comment_00Plans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * SUPL - Superseded Plan - SUPERSEDED C33 078230 Embankment West (Block C) - Travel PlanPlans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * TR28 - PL Travel Plan - Updated Travel Plan - CTechnical assessment · PDF | 28 May 2021 | View |
| * DECI - PL Decision Notice - Updated letterDecision Notice | 28 Sept 2021 | View |
| * TECH - PL Technical Reports - C13 Page_191 FalcoSpan Cycle Canopy PageTechnical assessment · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - C18 049223-CUR-00-XX-DR-D-75002-P09_S278 Site ClearancePlans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - C13 Cycle rack spacingPlans · PDF | 27 May 2021 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings -Plans · PDF | 11 Jun 2021 | View |
| * SUPL - Superseded Plan - SUPERSEDED C18 65419-CUR-00-XX-DR-TP-05008-P13_SPALargeRefusePlans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * SUPL - Superseded Plan - SUPERSEDED C14 008237-PIE-EW-00-DR-L- PL1489.2.M102_Boundaries & Access Strategy_S4 - Issued For Construction Approval_C04Plans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
| * TR37 - Landscaping - Tree Pit Details sheet 2Technical assessment · PDF | 17 Jun 2021 | View |
| * PLAN - PL Plans And Drawings - C14 008237-PIE-EW-00-DR-L- PL1489.2.D115_Detail - Gate & Fence E_S4 - Issued For Construction Approval_C01Plans · PDF | 12 Mar 2021 | View |
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