Ambitious New Redevelopment Plans For Bury Shopping Centre
New plans have been published for the redevelopment of Bury town centre, including 800 new homes. The Manchester Evening News reports that the Millgate Shopping Centre and the surrounding estate will be regenerated as part of a long term project over the next 15 to 20 years.
The Millgate Estate consists of a 15.2-acre brownfield estate in the town centre. As part of the new sustainable vision for the town, the new residential development would be well connected to a major transport interchange that will reduce the reliance on cars.
In common with many town centres, Bury is refocusing its development plan in line with the changing use of urban spaces. In the report the Bury Council’s cabinet, Steven Manifold, major projects manager at the authority, spoke of the need for ‘vital and livable neighbourhoods’.
This recognises the fact that there is less demand for traditional bricks and mortar retail stores, and more need for central housing that reduces the requirement for travel. Mr Maniford said: “The current vision puts forward proposals to deliver 120 homes within its first development phase, with up to 700-800 over the entire masterplan period.”
He added: “This presents the opportunity to introduce a significant residential capacity in the heart of a highly sustainable town centre, one which is not car-dependent.”
“Bury town centre is a highly sustainable location, with a major transport interchange which links to the 100-station Manchester Metrolink system, the town centre is also a major bus hub for north Greater Manchester and contains cycling and walking infrastructure.”
Elsewhere, work has begun on a development of 60 homes in the Devonshire Quarter of Sheffield. Insider Media reports that Sky-House Co have begun construction on the £9m project with supporting funds from the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority.
The demolition of the Stoke Tiles Warehouse will take place to allow for the construction of two-bedroom houses and one-bed apartments that are influenced by the style of traditional back-to-back Victorian terraced houses. The site is expected to be cleared over the summer in preparation for building work to begin in the autumn.
David Cross, founder and director of Sky-House Co, said: “The Sky-House aim has always been to provide affordable, beautiful and unusual homes for first time buyers and families, and we believe that is exactly what we are achieving with this £9m investment into Sheffield.”
He added: “Given the site’s complexity, grant support was essential and South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority’s funding has undoubtedly accelerated bringing the scheme for-ward. I want to put on record our thanks to them and Sheffield City Council for being so proactive in helping deliver our regeneration ambitions.”
The scheme has benefitted from a £750,000 award from the Brownfield Housing Programme. This is a £53m fund to promote the building of sustainable high quality homes throughout South Yorkshire, that are well situated for access to jobs and services and energy efficient.
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