Question

617 Salford Warehouse Amazon-ia online retailer requires a warehouse storage facility in the Salford area. The development requires the following features: 1. Warehousing space that is 10000m². The design must be

highly sustainable and maximise the use of natural light and ventilation. 2. Generate some of its own energy through renewable sources onsite. 3. Offices for 30 employees 4. Forklift truck and drone storage (80m²) 5. Overhead crane 6. Toilet and kitchen facilities. 7. Loading/unloading of goods into lorries (x12 bays) Outline planning permission for the site stipulates the following requirements: 1. Material use shall be sympathetic to its position in an urban area. The architectural appearance of the site must be uniform and modular, or repetition of design is desirable. 2. The maximum allowable run-off from the site is 3.5 l/s/Ha which will outfall to the River Irwell at a single point. Before discharge the wastewater must be treated to conform with statutory regulations concerning discharge to water courses. 3. The site must be extensively landscaped with bushes and trees.

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