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All the latest key developments planned for Greater Manchester
29.01.2024 - 00:10 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Town centre regenerations are the biggest developments brought to the forefront this week.
Both Bolton and Bury councils will soon have to make a decision on transformative plans for Bolton and Whitefield town centres. The old bus station site in Bolton could be welcoming 206 new homes if plans are approved.
Then Whitefield is searching for a ‘new heart’ as locals are asked for their ideas on what would be a community led regeneration.
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Here is a breakdown of each borough’s submitted planning applications this week
Cost cutting at 206-home Moor Lane development could lead to ‘substantially different’ buildings
A major under construction town centre housing development faces ‘viability issues’ with the developer wishing to make design changes to cut costs.
The Moor Lane development on the site of the former Bolton bus station behind Le Mans Crescent is currently being built, bringing 206 homes to the town centre in four apartment blocks and rows of townhouses. In amended plans set to go before Bolton Council’s planning committee next week, developer Moor Lane Bolton Developments Ltd is seeking to remove elements of the approved plans including balconies and decorative brickwork from two six-storey blocks it has yet to start building.
Plans to transform Whitefield town centre include new health centre
Plans for the regeneration of Whitefield include aspirations for a new ‘heart’ for the town – including a new health centre.
Residents and businesses are currently being asked for their views on the latest plans to improve the town. The latest draft proposals follow visits from the government’s high streets task force, and put forward ideas
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