Salford council has approved Matt Brook Architects’ plans for one of the tallest residential developments in the country despite an onslaught of thousands of objections from campaigners and members of the public.

Henley Investment Management’s £1.3bn proposals to replace Regent Retail Park in Ordsall with 10 buildings including towers up to 78 storeys in height were signed off yesterday by Salford councillors after two hours of debate with seven voting in favour and three against.

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