The row over Greater Manchester's most controversial car park
manchestereveningnews.co.ukCampaigners fighting plans for a block of flats at a Tesco car park in East Didsbury say they feel 'let down' following a U-turn by Manchester council.
The plans to build 75 flats off Parrs Wood Lane were rejected by councillors last year after town hall planners raised concerns about parking, traffic and suitability for the area, but developer Dandara later appealed the decision.
A final decision on the development - dubbed Blackbird Yard - is now due to be determined after a public inquiry set to take place later this month.
However, Manchester council has now decided it will no longer be fighting the developer's appeal. It comes after 'additional information' - which addresses the reasons why the application was refused - was submitted by the developer as part of the appeal.
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