Major decisions on developments in Manchester have been made by the planning committee today (February 16). The meeting which lasted more than three and a half hours saw councillors debate some controversial proposals.
Among the plans approved were the huge redevelopment of an historic city centre landmark, an eco-friendly office in Didsbury and emergency homeless accommodation in Ardwick. However, plans to bring student accommodation back into use and a proposal to build retirement apartments were rejected.
Some of the most controversial decisions - including plans for a new Lidl in Chorlton - were deferred after the committee asked for more information. Here are all of the decisions made by the planning committee at the meeting.
