A developer has released its vision for a ‘family neighbourhood’ to be built on four brownfield parcels of land in Bolton town centre. Capital & Centric say they will submit a planning application to Bolton Council later in the year ‘to deliver a new suburban community in the heart of Bolton’s town centre’.
The developers have released more details on Neighbourhood: Bolton, which they say is a ‘new concept to re-imagine outdated approaches to suburban design’. An aerial view of the land earmarked for homes shows four plots either side of the Bradshawgate corridor with the largest area next to the bus interchange and another significant parcel of land near St Peter’s church.
Capital & Centric, said: “The new Bolton community will feature sustainable, design-led homes; community gardens; running tracks and play streets, spanning a cluster of four brownfield plots on Bradshawgate and Breightmet Street. “Neighbourhood’ is our new game-changing suburban homes concept we plan to expand to towns across the UK, raising the design bar for unloved, brownfield sites with bold design; low-carbon homes; and innovative shared features that help build a true community.”
The Manchester-based development team is working with architects shedkm on the blueprint. They said the aim was to bring ‘striking, quality architecture and community amenities – usually the preserve of high-end city centre developments, to a single family suburban environment’.
The plans are for a range of one to four-bed family homes. Capital & Centric said that through re-purposing of brownfield sites, it would alleviate pressure on the green belt and ‘aid Bolton’s plans to re-imagine its town centre’.
READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community
Richard Spackman, director of Capital & Centric: Neighbourhood, said: “Neighbourhood is all about dismantling pre-conceived ideas of what suburban communities should look like. “People really want to see housing prioritised on brownfield plots alleviating pressure on the green belt, but think the only choices are the same old estates we have seen for decades.
“We’re really questioning what makes a modern and inclusive community, that’s everything from the bold house design and quality material choice, to making the streets kid friendly, delivering loads of community facilities and ensuring the homes have exceptional sustainability credentials. “People have had really poor experiences of both the standard of homes, the service they get and the overall vibe of new build communities.
“That’s something that has to be addressed.” Mr Spackman added: “We’re determined to democratise great design by bringing it to priority brownfield sites. “Our designs are unashamedly bold and Neighbourhood is all built around people creating meaningful connections within their community.
“We’re proud to be making that happen in Bolton, and are already in discussions about delivering it in other areas in the North and Midlands.”
Read the latest headlines here
READ NEXT:
- "It's an accident waiting to happen": Angry residents put up SPIKES to stop problem parking
- The deadly weapons seized by police after underworld disputes spilled onto the streets
- Teacher 'banned indefinitely' after drunkenly headbutting 16-year-old - and told to pay him £1,295 in compensation
- Energy company wants to charge pizza restaurant owner £32,000 to exit 'extortionate' contract
- Wythenshawe brothers targeted wealthy couples for Rolex and Patek Philippe watches in upmarket Hale - they've now been jailed, along with three others
