Hi All,
 
And Thanks Daniel for making me aware of this application - I checked out the
plans and was impressed in the size and design of the proposed 14 storey office
building - but have raised my objection to them - see below:
 
I would encourage you - if you have any concerns about the proposed development
- to also submit your voice onto the Council Website,
 
Cheers,
Mike Wingfield

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From: planning@... <planning@...>
Subject: PublicAccess for Planning - Application Comments (090606/FO/2009/N1)
To: msrwingfield@...
Date: Wednesday, 29 July, 2009, 11:39 PM


PublicAccess for Planning  - Application Comments (090606/FO/2009/N1)

"Mike Wingfield", you have been sent this email because you or somebody else has
submitted a comment on a Planning Application to Manchester City Council using
your email address.

A summary of your comments is provided below.

Comments were submitted at 29/07/2009 23:39:23 from IP 91.111.136.78.

Application Summary
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Application Number:
090606/FO/2009/N1

Address:
Car Park
Miller Street
Ancoats
Manchester
M4 4DY


Proposal:
Erection of 14 storey office (Class B1) building ( Co-operative Headquarters)
with associated basement car parking on two levels providing 151 car parking
spaces with associated public realm works including the closure of part of
Dantzic Street and associated alterations to the highway including formation of
mini roundabout at corner of Angel Street and Dantzic Street

Case Officer:
Sue Wills

Customer Details
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Name:
Mike Wingfield

Address:
[have removed this]

Postcode:
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Email:
msrwingfield@...

Phone Number:
[have removed this]

Comments
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Submission Type:
Customer wishes to comment on the Planning Application.

Comments:
Hello,

RE: Plans in relation to St Michael's Flags & Angel Meadow Park - which is the
green park area bordered by Angel Street, Style Street and Aspin Lane.

Over the last 4-5 years significant regeneration has occurred thanks to the
Friends of Angel Meadow Park (FOAM), Manchester City Council and Groundwork to
transform St Michael's Flags and Angel Meadow Park - a once blighted area into a
green oasis enjoyed by local residents and many others.

I have viewed the plans for the 14-storey office - Co-Operative Building
proposed development and whilst am impressed with what will surely be a landmark
building for Manchester; I believe that its positioning/ location could take
more consideration of Angel Meadow Park.

As the planning document: 090606-EIA-0014.pdf shows, the proposed office block
will be significantly close to Angel Meadow Park and from the plans they don't
look compatible with one another. The office is facing away from the park
towards the CIS tower - and there is no detail in the plans of any access from
the office environment to the park area.

What would be beneficial would be to look at a more symbiotic relationship
between the proposed office plans and Angel Meadow Park - so that one can
benefit the other.

In my opinion this could include:

·    Incorporating into the 14-storey office plans an entranceway from the
building development facing Angel Meadow Park that would help to funnel office
workers towards the park where they could relax during their lunch hour.
·    Assistance in investment and sponsorship to allow further improvements to
Angel Meadow Park - a further phase of re-development is planned which aims to
open up corner of the park at the corner of Aspin Lane under the railway bridges
to create a new entrance way & re-build some of the historical features such as
the "Lowry Steps", into the park.
·    Better signage helping to keep Angel Meadow Park visible to people - around
the proposed Co-Op 14-storey office site.
·    Assurance that during the building phases of this proposed Co-Op 14-storey
office site that Angel Meadow Park itself will not be damaged or blighted by
disruptions. 

Please see the Friends of Angel Meadow Website for more information on this
group:

http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/angelmeadow/


Regards,

Mike Wingfield
Friends of Angel Meadow Park (FOAM)


PublicAccess for Planning.  (c) CAPS Solutions Ltd.


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