Controversial plans to build a 'new community' of 3,500 homes on largely green belt land around Elton Reservoir have been put forward by a developer. Housebuilder Peel claim they want to invest £500m in community facilities, new primary schools, transport links, and a new public park at land west of Elton Reservoir.
The area has long been earmarked for major development but previous outline plans drew much opposition, with many Bury and Radcliffe residents vehemently opposed to development on the area, which has a long history of being a place for people visit to enjoy the outdoors.
Around 3,500 homes for the Elton Reservoir area are included in the Greater Manchester Places For Everyone plan, which is a long-term development strategy for homes, jobs and growth for nine of the ten boroughs of the region, all bar Stockport.
