A 15-storey 'gold-clad monstrosity' in Manchester has been given the green light at a planning meeting which saw another city centre tower knocked back.
The M1 Piccadilly development in Store Street, featuring 54 flats - none of which would be affordable - was granted planning permission yesterday (June 30).
It comes after one local Labour councillor described it as a "horrendously ugly building" and criticised the lack of affordable homes within the £15m scheme.
Piccadilly ward councillor Sam Wheeler objected to the application on several grounds – including loss of trees, 'paltry' affordable housing offer and design.
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