Plans to build a 73 new homes near the centre of Ramsbottom have been thrown out by councillors.
Eccleston Homes planned the new estate at the former Mondi Mill site on Bridge Street.
Planning officers had recommended approval of the scheme but on Tuesday evening Bury’s planning committee rejected the plans citing concerns about potential flooding and effects on the roads.
The plans suggested the conversion of two existing buildings to homes , the retention of the mill chimney and the demolition of a derelict building.
Some 22 letters of objection and three letters of support about the plans were received by Bury Council.
