A £100m+ overhaul of the Longfield Centre site in Prestwich into a new beating heart for the village have been approved by Bury Council.
Members of the Council’s Planning Control Committee tonight voted to approve the transformational proposal, designed in close consultation with the local community.
The plans by Prestwich Regeneration LLP – the joint venture between national placemaker Muse and Bury Council – will deliver spaces for new local shops, public spaces, community facilities, and much-needed new homes at the site off Bury New Road.
The regeneration plans have been shaped significantly by input from locals following two stages of consultation, with changes including the provision of live event spaces as well as a market hall and more community and green spaces.
Cllr Eamonn O’Brien, Leader of Bury Council, said:
“These are truly transformative plans which will reshape Prestwich village – from new housing to shops, leisure facilities and a better living environment.
“Regeneration of our town centres is a crucial part of ensuring that the whole of our borough can prosper and thrive for many generations to come, and we’re looking forward to working with our partners to bring the new Prestwich to life.”
Joe Stockton at Muse, said:
“This is a huge moment for Prestwich. The overhaul of the Longfield Centre will create a new beating heart for the village packed with community facilities, spaces for local businesses to thrive, and much-needed new homes.
“Thanks to all the people that took part in the conversation over the last couple of years, we were blown away by the passion local people have for the area. Working together we’ve created a new village centre that everyone can be proud of and that will cement Prestwich as one of the best places to live for decades to come.”
The proposals underwent further changes in April this year, with the inclusion of even more parking spaces in the travel hub, which contains up to 300 car parking spaces as well as EV charging points and cycle storage – will be constructed first, anticipated to start on site later this year.
