Plans for 26-storey tower next to Manchester's historic Britons Protection pub withdrawn
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Plans for 26-storey tower next to Manchester's historic Britons Protection pub withdrawn

28 Jul 2026 · Originally published 28 Jul 2026 7/10 Original headline: Plans for massive tower next to Britons Protection scrapped
Developers have scrapped proposals for a 26-storey apartment block that was set to be built beside the 200-year-old, grade II-listed Britons Protection pub. The withdrawal follows years of concern from the local community, who feared the development would overshadow the historic site and its beer garden. The decision ensures the pub will remain unchanged, preserving a long-standing piece of Manchester's social history.
Source: Manchester Evening News Greater Manchester
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