Housing Plans Spark Controversy in Quiet Village
A developer's proposal for a new housing estate has ruffled feathers in a small village, with local councillors protesting against the plans.
Developer Proposes New Housing Estate
A developer is proposing plans for a 100-home estate on green belt land in a village north of Bolton. Oakmere Homes aims to start consultations for this ambitious project. However, local councillors are raising alarms about the village's capacity, claiming that services are already overwhelmed.
Local Councillor Protests
Local councillors, including Nadim Muslim, leader of the Conservative group at Bolton council, are taking a stand. They plan to hold a protest on the proposed land on Sunday, September 28, to demonstrate the community's opposition to the development.
Concerns Over Infrastructure
Muslim expressed concerns that Bromley Cross is already at maximum housing capacity and that the local infrastructure is struggling. "Traffic congestion is making it near impossible to move around the area," he noted, as he highlighted the community's longstanding resistance to similar planning applications.
Developer's Vision
Despite the pushback, Oakmere Homes has laid out a vision for a "diverse and sustainable neighborhood," promising to retain existing trees and hedgerows, creating green spaces, and enhancing walking routes. But local leaders remain skeptical about this vision, urging that the nature of the land should not change.
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