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Strategic sites

Working collaboratively with landowners and stakeholders, we are preparing development frameworks for Bury's strategic sites, which are at various stages of development.

In Bury, there are four strategic development sites

Each of these sites are allocated for residential development through the Places for Everyone Joint Development Plan, the long-term strategy for sustainable growth across the region. For more information, email strategicsites@bury.gov.uk or call 0161 253 7800.

Strategic sites with an adopted development framework

These development frameworks set out more detailed guidance on what we will expect at specific development locations.

Elton Reservoir (PfE policy JPA7)

View the Elton Reservoir Development Framework.

An artist's sketch of a pathway, trees and buildings running alongside a river. People are walking and cycling on the paths.

Heywood/Pilsworth – Northern Gateway (PfE ref JPA1.1)

The Northern Gateway Development Framework was adopted in March 2025

An artist sketch of a road with a cycle lane and footpath running alongside it lined with trees and flowers. There are people on the footpath, a cyclist on the cycle lane and a bus and car on the road.

Simister/Bowlee - Northern Gateway (PfE policy JPA1.2)

View the Simister/Bowlee Development Framework

An artist's sketch of a road, a cycle lane and a bus stop, surrounded by trees and houses

Walshaw (PfE policy JPA9)

View the Walshaw Development Framework.

An artist's sketch of of a town including houses, buildings, trees and green space

Your questions answered

Strategic sites - Frequently asked questions

Other strategic sites information

SPD18 – Development Frameworks for Strategic Site Allocations at Elton Reservoir and Walshaw

Places for Everyone