Chorlton Residents and local campaigners were celebrating victory last week after the Labour Council’s Planning Committee REJECTED the application to build an “all weather” football pitch on the much loved Chorlton Meadows. After it was clear that the Labour dominated Planning Committee would reject the plans the football club withdrew the application.
Lucy Powell, Labour’s Parliamentary Candidate, said, “I am delighted that people power has won the day and this inappropriate development has been rejected. It shows politicians listen to local people.”
Chorlton Labour Campaigner Amina Lone (pictured) said, “The local Labour Party has been opposed to these proposed plans from the start. We were pleased to work with local residents and ensure their voice was heard loud and clear by the Committee and politicians.”
“The Chorlton Labour Team has a proud history of fighting against inappropriate local developments. If the football club decide to resubmit new, scaled-down plans we will work with local residents to decide the best course of action to take. “
