(13 Dec 2015, 12:19 pm)Michael wrote North Bridge Street - summary of the proposed improvements

The proposals include allowing two-way traffic on North Bridge Street and Dame Dorothy Street as well as some alterations to the Wheatsheaf Junction and streets nearby.
The aim of these changes is to improve traffic flow in the area and onto the Wearmouth Bridge. It is intended to reduce the length of time taken for journeys into and out of Sunderland city centre and encourage economic development.
A detailed analysis of traffic in the area has been carried out to ensure that the proposed changes will have a positive impact.
Subject to consultation, work could begin in 2017 and be completed before the Tall Ships event in 2018. The council has already identified a budget of £4m for the project.

http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=11317


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I hope this goes ahead, its about time they changed that road.

(13 Dec 2015, 12:34 pm)Andreos1 wrote It isn't too long since they got rid of the Wheatsheaf roundabout and installed the lights - making improvements to the junction.

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(13 Dec 2015, 1:47 pm)BusLoverMum wrote I must say, whatever "improvements" to Park Lane bus station are looking most attractive.

(13 Dec 2015, 1:48 pm)Dan wrote That red paint didn't last too long, did it? Sure they were only doing it the other week when I passed through...

(13 Dec 2015, 12:19 pm)Michael wrote North Bridge Street - summary of the proposed improvements

The proposals include allowing two-way traffic on North Bridge Street and Dame Dorothy Street as well as some alterations to the Wheatsheaf Junction and streets nearby.
The aim of these changes is to improve traffic flow in the area and onto the Wearmouth Bridge. It is intended to reduce the length of time taken for journeys into and out of Sunderland city centre and encourage economic development.
A detailed analysis of traffic in the area has been carried out to ensure that the proposed changes will have a positive impact.
Subject to consultation, work could begin in 2017 and be completed before the Tall Ships event in 2018. The council has already identified a budget of £4m for the project.

http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=11317


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I hope this goes ahead, its about time they changed that road.

(24 Dec 2015, 7:07 pm)Michael wrote Planning permission has gone in for the work to start on the Vaux site.

15/02557/HY4 | HYBRID APPLICATION: The development will comprise a first (detailed) phase (7319 sq. m Gross External Area) to include 6319 sq. m (GEA) Office Accommodation (B1) and ground floor uses (1000 sq. m GEA) including leisure (D1, D2), food and drink (A3) and retail uses (A1), stopping up of existing highways and creation of associated infrastructure including internal access roads, landscaping, public realm and the continuation of the Keel Line landscape feature. The application also seeks outline consent for up to 201 residential units, commercial uses including Offices (B1), Hotel (C1), Leisure (D1, D2), Food and Drink (A3, A4) Car Parking (Sui Generis) and Retail (A1) (maximum of 2499 sq. m for retail developments across the entire site) together with associated landscaping, car parking, public realm and creation of extended promontory to support the Keel Line beyond the upper site plateau. All matters apart from access to be reserved in relation to the outline element of the proposals. Stopping up of highway. | Former Vaux Brewery Site Gill Bridge Avenue City Centre Sunderland


http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=NZPGCNBB00Q00

(24 Dec 2015, 9:52 pm)BusLoverMum wrote Haha! It still has to be passed before anything goes ahead.

(24 Dec 2015, 7:07 pm)Michael wrote Planning permission has gone in for the work to start on the Vaux site.

15/02557/HY4 | HYBRID APPLICATION: The development will comprise a first (detailed) phase (7319 sq. m Gross External Area) to include 6319 sq. m (GEA) Office Accommodation (B1) and ground floor uses (1000 sq. m GEA) including leisure (D1, D2), food and drink (A3) and retail uses (A1), stopping up of existing highways and creation of associated infrastructure including internal access roads, landscaping, public realm and the continuation of the Keel Line landscape feature. The application also seeks outline consent for up to 201 residential units, commercial uses including Offices (B1), Hotel (C1), Leisure (D1, D2), Food and Drink (A3, A4) Car Parking (Sui Generis) and Retail (A1) (maximum of 2499 sq. m for retail developments across the entire site) together with associated landscaping, car parking, public realm and creation of extended promontory to support the Keel Line beyond the upper site plateau. All matters apart from access to be reserved in relation to the outline element of the proposals. Stopping up of highway. | Former Vaux Brewery Site Gill Bridge Avenue City Centre Sunderland


http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=NZPGCNBB00Q00

(28 Dec 2015, 2:16 pm)BusLoverMum wrote Those scruffy railings have been re-painted, BTW. They're back to all red.

The floor's still a mess, mind.

(07 Jan 2016, 2:49 pm)BusLoverMum wrote Looks like work on the new Wear bridge is full steam ahead - for the next year!
http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/local/all-news/warning-of-more-delays-as-work-steps-up-on-sunderland-s-new-bridge-1-7661710

It's the first I'd read of this, but it should take the pressure off the Alexandra bridge, when it's done.

(19 Jan 2016, 6:26 am)idiot wrote More useful than me! ?

(21 Jan 2016, 2:47 pm)Michael wrote 16/00037/FUL | Proposed reduction in retail floor space to existing retail department store and the conversion of three floors to hotel use (Class C1). | Former Joplings John Street Sunderland SR1 1DP
Track
Reference 16/00037/FUL
Alternative Reference PP-04740188
Application Received Tue 12 Jan 2016
Application Validated Tue 12 Jan 2016
Address Former Joplings John Street Sunderland SR1 1DP
Proposal Proposed reduction in retail floor space to existing retail department store and the conversion of three floors to hotel use (Class C1).
Status Current
Appeal Status Unknown
Appeal Decision Not Available

http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/online-applications/applicationDetails.do?activeTab=summary&keyVal=O0U3TZBBKZX00

Looks to be a Holiday Inn Express

This is the company which is supposed to be building it - http://www.sanguine.com/

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Another application for the SSTC3:

16/00074/SCO | Scoping Opinion in accordance with the Town and Counry Planning (Enivornmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2011 for the creation of a new high standard transportation link. | A19 To The Port Of Sunderland Sunderland
Track
Reference 16/00074/SCO
Alternative Reference Not Available
Application Received Tue 19 Jan 2016
Application Validated Tue 19 Jan 2016
Address A19 To The Port Of Sunderland Sunderland
Proposal Scoping Opinion in accordance with the Town and Counry Planning (Enivornmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2011 for the creation of a new high standard transportation link.
Status Current
Appeal Status Unknown
Appeal Decision Not Available

http://www.sunderland.gov.uk/PlanDM/StreamDocPage/obj.pdf?DocNo=971550&PDF=true&content=obj.pdf