A special school’s controversial plan for a £45m revamp has been given the green light by the government following a public inquiry.
The decision to allow the Seashell Trust to go ahead with the radical overhaul - part-funded by 325 green belt homes - overturns Stockport council’s 2018 refusal of the application.
Planning Inspector Michael Boniface heard evidence from the trust, the council and local campaigners the Heald Green Action Group during a six week hearing last year.
The trust told the inquiry the future of the school could be thrown into jeopardy should the proposals - which include a new school building, sports hall and swimming pool - were ultimately rejected.