Greater Manchester's tallest skyscraper will be built in Salford after a £1bn development to build 3,300 homes in the city was approved despite vocal opposition.

The controversial scheme by Henley Investment Management (HIM) was opposed by hundreds of residents who submitted objections, as well as Salford MP Rebecca Long-Bailey and councillors Brendan Keville and Ben Grogan.

It is based on the northern section of Regent Retail Park off Regent Road in Ordsall, where the wider community is made up of dense terraced housing, is home to the historic Salford Lads' Club, and has major roads with access to Salford Quays and Manchester city centre.

Bosses behind the plans said it will be the 'biggest housing-led development in Salford for 50 years', with a commitment to build 660 affordable hom

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