Simister Bowlee draft Development Framework (Northern Gateway 1.2)

Overview

Bury and Rochdale Councils have launched a joint consultation on a draft Simister Bowlee Development Framework (SBDF), which once adopted will become a Supplementary Planning Document (SPD).

Northern Gateway is made up of two allocated development sites in the Places for Everyone (PfE) joint development plan, both of which straddle the border between Bury Council and Rochdale Council. The SBDF relates to the land south of the M62 around Simister and Bowlee, known as JP Allocation 1.2: Simister / Bowlee in PfE.

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We are consulting and want to know your thoughts on the Simister Bowlee Development Framework available to read in the related documents section at the bottom of this page.

Rochdale Strategic Planning Privacy Notice can be found here: Strategic Planning Privacy Notice | Rochdale Borough Council

Why your views matter

Have your say and take part in the consultation

There are a number of ways you can provide your feedback:

  • Survey: click 'Have your say' below. 
  • Drop-in event: events are listed below are being held in Bury and Rochdale.
  • Email Rochdale:  strategic.planning@rochdale.gov.uk
  • Email Bury: strategicsites@bury.gov.uk
  • Post Rochdale: Strategic Planning, Rochdale Borough Council, Floor 3, Number One Riverside, Smith Street, Rochdale, OL16 1XU.
  • Post Bury: Strategic Planning and Infrastructure, 2nd Floor, 3 Knowsley Place, Duke Street, Bury
Share your views

Closes 27 Mar 2026

Opened 13 Feb 2026

Contact

Strategic Planning Rochdale Borough Council Floor 3, Number One Riverside Smith Street Rochdale, OL16 1XU

strategic.planning@rochdale.gov.uk

Events

  • Drop in - Radcliffe Market

    From 24 Feb 2026 at 16:00 to 24 Feb 2026 at 20:00
    11 Blackburn St, Radcliffe, Manchester M26 1PN
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  • Drop in - Elton High School

    From 25 Feb 2026 at 16:00 to 25 Feb 2026 at 20:00
    Walshaw Rd, Bury BL8 1RN
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  • Drop in - Parrenthorn High School

    From 26 Feb 2026 at 16:00 to 26 Feb 2026 at 20:00
    Heywood Rd, Prestwich, Whitefield, Manchester M25 2BW
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  • Drop in - Edgar Wood Academy

    From 5 Mar 2026 at 16:00 to 5 Mar 2026 at 18:00
    Heywood Old Rd, Middleton, Heywood OL10 2QN
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Areas

  • All Areas

Audiences

  • Anyone from any background

Interests

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  • New Cemetery Consultation
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