The huge masterplan that will dictate the next few decades of new housing in Greater Manchester could be delayed AGAIN. The Places for Everyone plan, which will see 175,000 new homes built has been the subject of an eight-month examination process.
The secretary of state made modifications to the plans, which are currently undergoing a consultation period ending December 6. READ MORE: The Greater Manchester school where kids are truanting more than anywhere else READ MORE: Today's top Manchester Evening News stories Once public feedback has been gathered, a report will be sent to the government.
It will then be whether further deliberation is needed, Anne Morgan, head of planning strategy at the Greater Manchester Combined Authority told the region's planning and housing commission.
She said that extra deliberation sessions led up to the pre-election period known as purdah, a decision may only be finalised after the local elections in May 2024.