Thousands of flats and several skyscrapers have been given the green light in Manchester city centre so far this year alongside other major developments.
Manchester council's planning committee has met monthly since the start of 2022 to vote on huge proposals – some of which have caused controversy. Developer Renaker has had six skyscrapers featuring almost 2,000 flats and acres of green space approved, but none of this housing would be deemed 'affordable'.
In January, a 17-storey office block in Deansgate was approved despite many residents at the apartment building opposite objecting to the revised proposal. And last month, plans to extend Hough End Leisure Centre by developing the fields off Princess Road were also given the go ahead following angry protests.
