Work is now underway to build more than 200 homes, shops and green spaces in Bolton town centre.
Developers are on site at the former bus station in Moor Lane, with a mixture of apartments and townhouses set to be built.
As well as the former bus station site, two further sites to the north and south of the Job Centre will also be developed.
The plans - for 162 flats, 44 three-storey, three-bed houses, retail space and two small parks - were narrowly passed by Bolton’s planning committee at a meeting in November 2021.
New cycle paths and enhanced pedestrian routes will also be created.
According to the proposals, 82 of the homes will be affordable, and available for rent, shared equity and rent to buy.
The remaining 126 homes will a mix of private rented and open market sale.
Councillor Martyn Cox, leader of Bolton Council said: “These exciting plans for a major town centre brownfield site are starting to be built following extensive consultation with local residents. The Moor Lane development will bring much needed new high-quality homes, green spaces and public spaces to Bolton.
"The benefits this development brings to our town are great, both to boost our local economy and create a new neighbourhood in the heart of Bolton."
The scheme is one of six key intervention areas in the £100 million Bolton town centre masterplan.
According to Bolton Council, the aim of the masterplan is to "improve public areas, green spaces, and multi-purpose opportunities, create a more attractive environment for everyone to enjoy, and regenerate Bolton in a sustainable way for future generations".
Manchester-based property developer Step Places are in charge of the project.
Managing director Harry Dhaliwal said:"We are excited to deliver a sustainable, high quality town centre development which will differentiate itself from other town centre developments by delivering modern 3 storey housing for a range of homeowners.
"Our scheme has been carefully embedded into the wider town centre master plan and will drive wider benefits for the residents and businesses of Bolton.
"The connectivity of the location will allow people to benefit from excellent public transport to the wider Greater Manchester boroughs making Bolton an area of choice for new homeowners."
Jon Lord, chief executive of Bolton at Home, added: "Working in partnership with Step Places will allow us to deliver a unique offering to the people of Bolton. Delivering schemes across Bolton and the wider area gives us an understanding of what the housing needs are of the communities we work in.
"Our shared beliefs and principles have allowed us to design a scheme that will bring benefits beyond the initial bricks and mortar investment.
"Securing planning permission for the development and moving straight on to delivery is testament to the drive and ambition that Bolton at Home and Step Places have for creating a new benchmark in living standards with our joint philosophy securely planted in protecting and enhancing the environment.
"This new development, right in the heart of Bolton Town Centre is a real opportunity to regenerate and rejuvenate this key strategic location to create a new mixed tenure sustainable neighbourhood that we can all be proud of.
"Investing in new development opportunities strengthens our business and allows us to invest more in our existing stock as well."
