Distribution centre and warehouse at Bidfood and Parkhouse Works (Langley Mill Business Park), Salford

“Description of Proposal The application is made in hybrid form and comprises two new-build elements, with a proposed total of 17,862 sq. m (GIA) of new floorspace together with the retention of the 900 sq. m (GIA) Bidfood ‘Customer Experience Centre’, resulting in a total proposed floorspace of 18,762 sq. m (GIA) – 9,130 sq. m (GIA) less than the former total on site (27,892 sq. m (GIA)).”

“Outline Planning Permission Following completion of the new Bidfood distribution facility, for which the above full planning permission is sought, the applicant proposes to demolish the existing Bidfood building. Outline planning permission, with all matters reserved, is sought for the subsequent development of a Class B2 (General Industrial) / B8 (Storage or Distribution) building extending to a maximum of 6,500 sq.”

“The southern land parcel is host to the existing Bidfood Manchester storage and distribution centre, which comprises a central warehouse building with wrap-around surface car and truck parking. In the north east corner of the site, adjacent to Langley Road, is the Bidfood Customer Experience Centre, a two-storey c. 900 sq. m building constructed in 2019/20.”

“Surrounding land uses are mixed. Land to the north and south of the site is predominantly occupied by commercial developments, running alongside the Manchester to Preston railway. East of the site are terraced dwellings at Langley Road, Kay Street, Abram Street, Dixon Street and Regatta Street, the exception to which is the ‘Coffee Capital’ café (ground floor) and beauty salon (first floor) at 10 Langley Road, together with commercial properties at 294 to 300 Langley Road…”

“Relevant Planning History A summary of relevant site planning history is set out below: Reference Description Status 19/73444/FUL Erection of a 2 storey office block with the creation of a new car park and expansion and reconfiguration of existing car parks Approved (August 2019) NOT/2024/1514 Application for prior notification of proposed demolition of Langley Mill and adjacent detached building.”

“Surrounding Sites A summary of notable / relevant planning history for sites within the immediate surroundings is set out below: Reference Description Status Charlestown Riverside 15/67254/EIAHYB Hybrid planning application comprising: Full Planning Application for the erection of 267 dwellings with associated landscaping, access arrangements and car parking (Phase 1 and 2).”

“Manchester, Bolton and Bury Canal Society (‘MBBCS’) • MBBCS draw attention to the history of the canal, which opened in 1797, and was primarily used for coal transport, and the expectation that development alongside the line of the canal should facilitate restoration or, where not practicable, provide open space with walking/cycling routes and heritage interpretation.”

“Mining Remediation Authority (formerly the Coal Authority) No objection subject to conditions. Confirm that parts of the site fall within the defined Development High Risk Area; the site lies in an area of recorded shallow coalmine workings and there are nine recorded mine entries (shafts) within or within close proximity of the site boundary.”

“Pre-Application Community Consultation / Engagement The application is accompanied by a Statement of Community Engagement, which is summarised as follows: • Proposals were advertised by way of circulation of a consultation leaflet to 69 addresses surrounding the site; • A briefing email was issued, and an invite to a briefing meeting was extended, to Pendleton and Charlestown ward councillors; • Two responses were received from members of the public in response to the…”

“C – Comment Received R – Officer Response C Request that care is taken to ensuring mitigation is provided (high hedges, trees etc.) for noise from lorries etc.”

“RESOLVED: THAT planning permission be granted, subject to the proposed schedule of conditions set out in the report, and that:”

“(i) The City Solicitor be authorised to enter into a planning obligation under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990, including preparing and executing such other legal documentation as may be necessary in order to secure the planning obligation, to include the following heads of terms:”