Land Off Cromwell Road, Castle Irwell, Salford, M6 6DA

erection of a new Lidl foodstore (Use Class E) with associated car parking and landscaping

Authority: Salford City Council
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: retail · Major retail and services
Inspector: McDonagh C

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the proposal represents an appropriate design for the area
The effect of the proposal on highway, pedestrian and cyclist safety
The effect of the proposal on the living conditions of occupiers of nearby dwellings, with particular regard to visual impact

What decided it

The substantial harm to the character and appearance of the area resulting from the site layout, building design, highway and pedestrian safety deficiencies, and the oppressive outlook from acoustic fences significantly undermined the regeneration efforts and outweighed the socio-economic benefits.

Framework references: 48, 92, 110, 130

Plan policies cited: DES1, DES2, DES4, DES7, DES9, A2, A8, A10, EN17, D1, D2, D3, D4, D5

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Heritage. Listed buildings by grade and distance, conservation areas, scheduled monuments, registered parks and gardens, heritage at risk.
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Flooding. Flood zones 2 and 3, surface water, and both again with climate change.
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