Mayor Calls for Warehouse Planning Reform | Manchester News

Mayor Bev Craig is pushing for urgent changes to warehouse planning rules after residents voiced alarm over new industrial developments encroaching on residential neighborhoods — especially following the construction of large warehouses at Astley Business Park. She’s questioning why modern warehouses can be built so close to homes when older factories couldn’t, and has pledged to review planning laws to prevent future conflicts. Residents, organized as the Astley Warehouse Action Group, fear the operational impact of these facilities — a concern echoed by communities across Trafford, Salford, and Tameside. The mayor admits she wouldn’t want to live next door to such developments herself and is committed to finding solutions that protect neighborhoods while balancing economic growth. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5455e88feaec6410