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Manchester eruv hit by 'racist' objections

December 16, 2011 14:34

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Jonathan Kalmus,

Jonathan Kalmus

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The final hurdle to achieving planning permission for the north Manchester eruv has been hit by a "racist" objection from Salford residents who have also argued on human rights, conservation and religious grounds, as well as concerns for bats.

Salford Council, however, recommended approval for planning permission at a council meeting yesterday after objections came from 21 residents, compared to 631 people in support of the plans.

Planning permission from Salford was expected after Bury and Manchester councils approved the cross-boundary scheme earlier this year.

Most objections were rejected by the council on grounds they did not involve planning claims. Residents had argued the eruv would breach human rights by interfering with the rights of property owners; the eruv's poles would cause security risks by providing access to adjacent properties by trespassers climbing; and that they would spoil the conservation area in Broughton.