Manchester skyscraper plans rejected by council
Plans for two towers in Manchester city centre have been unanimously rejected. Councillors slammed the lack of affordable housing and the impact on neighbours' light. Read the full details.
Plans for two towers in Manchester city centre have been unanimously rejected. Councillors slammed the lack of affordable housing and the impact on neighbours' light. Read the full details.
Manchester's planning committee will make a final decision on two contentious projects: the 752-home Stockton's skyscraper and the Whalley Range mosque marquee. Watch the debate live.
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Salford City Council approves ambitious £1 billion skyscraper development featuring four towers up to 56 storeys, set to transform the Greengate waterfront area with 1,700 new homes and commercial spaces.
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