Planning Policy Statement PPS 6 (2005) requires planning authorities to monitor the health, vitality and viability of town centres in their areas. As part of a Greater Manchester wide initiative a baseline study was undertaken during the Summer of 1997 focusing on providing information on vacancies, diversity of floorspace and retailer representation. Within the Borough four town centres were surveyed, Ramsbottom, Radcliffe, Prestwich and Bury. This has been followed by three further surveys in 1999, 2001 and 2003 based on the same methodology and town centre boundaries. For further information on the town centre surveys please contact Anne-Marie Greene, Planning Policy Officer on 0161 253 6154.
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Planning Policy Section, Department of Environment and Development Services
2nd Floor, Craig House, 5 Bank Street, Bury, BL9 0DN
Tel: 0161 253 5283 Fax: 0161 253 5290 Email: planning.policy@bury.gov.uk
