Planning application
13/64091/ART16
Article 16 Mode Wheel Locks Trafford Wharf Road M17 1DJ
Proposal
Construction of Hydroelectric plant scheme on central ship lock, enabling works to include installation of cofferdams, bracing, and dewatering of small ship lock. Installation of intake screen and channel; fish and eel pass; mechanical turbine and screens. Erection of above-ground buildings to house turbine and plant and machinery. Application Ref 81863/FULL/2013
As published by the council, reference 13/64091/ART16
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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25 Nov 2013
Received by Salford
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9 Dec 2013
Decision issued: No Objections
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21 Jul 2026
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