A consultation has been launched to gather local feedback on plans for Greater Manchester's 'biggest' proposed employment development near Bury, UK.
The public consultation runs until 17 February 2025.
The plans aim to establish a major cluster of advanced manufacturing, industrial, and logistics warehouses in the area.
Located within the Atom Valley Mayoral Development Zone, the Northern Gateway development is expected to become a major employment hub, driving jobs and investment in the city's northern boroughs.
The Northern Gateway Development Vehicle (NGDV), a 50/50 partnership between Russell LDP, a land promoter and developer, and Harworth Group, a property regeneration company, is bringing forward a planning application for an early phase of the Northern Gateway project.
NGDV plans to submit an outline planning application to the Rochdale and Bury councils early this year, with a decision expected later this year.
The site, designated in the Greater Manchester Places for Everyone development plan, is situated at a key intersection of the M60, M62, and M66 motorways, spanning the Bury and Rochdale border.
The proposed project includes approximately 600,000m² of employment space for the advanced manufacturing, industrial, and logistics sectors, catering to a range of businesses, from startups to international enterprises.
Additionally, roughly 5,000m² of supporting facilities are planned, potentially featuring retail, cafés, restaurants, a hotel, office space, conference and training facilities, and other community uses.
The project also prioritises sustainability, aligning with Greater Manchester's goal to achieve net-zero carbon by 2038, and will incorporate landscaping, green spaces, and active travel routes to enhance local biodiversity and connectivity.
The initial phase of the project could generate approximately 9,990 jobs, with the wider site expected to deliver around 20,000 jobs in total.
The development is anticipated to contribute £570m ($697.8m) in gross value added to Greater Manchester's economy annually and provide around £20m in business rates each year to support local council services.
