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More than 200 new homes will be built on the site of an old B&Q store after 'hugely important' plans were given the green light by a council.

Planning chiefs in Trafford have rubber-stamped the development for land on Great Stone Road in Stretford , Trafford - next to Old Trafford cricket ground.

The site has had a contentious planning history and was previously subject to a planning appeal in relation to proposals for apartments.

But Trafford Council has now confirmed the latest plans were rubber-stamped by its planning committee at a meeting on Thursday night.

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The vacant site was once home to a B&Q hardware store and before that, hosted a nightclub and gig venue. It's also close to the Lumina Village

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