Also involved in the appeal is the North Manchester Jewish Cemeteries Trust, on whose behalf Brian White claims the council’s refusal was based on inaccurate information.
“There was a requirement for Manchester City Council to show a five-year plan for supply of housing, but the last one they produced was wrong,” he alleged.
“I am hoping we will win the appeal, which would mean a major refurbishment of Crumpsall cemetery, underpinned by Stenecourt, which is putting substantial funds together with the sale of land. We are also looking to the public to co-fund with us.”
A Manchester City Council spokesperson declined to comment on the appeal on legal grounds but added that the application had been refused “for reasons linking to a loss of green space”, among other issues.