The plans for the 'gateway' former Holcombe Mill site could see 57 home built
A decision on revised plans to build 57 homes near the centre of Ramsbottom is expected next week. The plans, which include creating a 47-space public car park for visitors to the town, have been submitted by Eccleston Homes who wish to build the new estate at the former Holcombe Mill, also known as the Mondi paper mill site, on Bridge Street.
A similar application for 73 homes at the site was rejected by Bury’s planning committee in May 2022 citing concerns about potential flooding and effects on the roads. An appeal was lodged on behalf of Eccleston Homes but was dismissed by a planning inspector who found that insufficient evidence was provided to assess flood risks at the site.
The former mill site has been vacant with most buildings being demolished since it closed in 2008. A design and access report in support of the plans, said: “The key changes since the previous scheme relate to the introduction of a new public car park and new improvements to the existing access from Bridge Street.
“The provision of this car park will require the removal of the two existing stone buildings and has also resulted in a reduction in the total number of dwellings proposed.”
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