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.