Plans to redevelop the derelict former Manchester Evening News distribution warehouse in Salford have been refused due to it being deemed a flood risk. The proposal was to create a new retail warehouse with 12 business units and car parking for 58 vehicles - bringing more jobs to the area, applicant Joint Investment Power Ltd said.
The Broughton Lane site was partly demolished more than 10 years ago following a fire and it has become overgrown since. It has also been used as a spot for fly tippers to dump their rubbish in the last few years.
The planning statement said that this would create jobs in the local area during the construction period and in shops when the Boughton Trading Estate style site was complete.
