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SimpsonHaugh’s 50-storey Manchester tower unanimously refused

By 2026-01-16T12:18:00

Stocktons 5

Plans to replace historic warehouse with 750 homes had been recommended for approval by planning officers

Simpson Haugh’s plans to replace a historic Manchester warehouse with a 50-storey residential scheme have been unanimously refused following a flood of objections from locals.

Manchester city council’s planning committee voted against a recommendation for approval by planning officers to reject the 750-home Stocktons development yesterday evening.

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