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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
World
George Lythgoe

Controversial 1,100 home development takes another step to becoming a reality

A controversial plan for a new 1,100 community in Wigan has been given the go-ahead.

Close to parts of Salford - and 'embedded in existing woodland and moss land' - the Mosley Common masterplan includes 1,100 homes; improved transport links; and a total £155m investment in the area. The decision to approve the proposals was called in back in July following numerous objections from residents and councillors.

But now the original decision has been upheld by the portfolio holder for planning, environmental services and transport Paul Prescott.

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