Call For Sites Consultation

Bolton Council is currently inviting landowners, developers and residents to share with us land or sites that may be suitable for development or protection, in preparation for a Local Plan. This includes:

Sites that you think should be protected, i.e. green space, recreational sites, sites of biological importance; or

Sites that you think should be developed, i.e. housing, employment, commercial, community, retail, leisure.

This plan will help guide long-term planning and development in the borough. Other councils are carrying out similar exercises, enabling them to gather data on available land, which will also inform planning decisions and policy development.

Why is the Call for Sites being carried out?

In March 2024, nine Greater Manchester Districts (Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan) adopted the Places for Everyone Joint Development Plan (PfE), which is a long-term plan for jobs, new homes, and sustainable growth across the nine councils. PfE identified sites across Greater Manchester which were suitable for development. These can be viewed on the webpage: Places for Everyone – Bolton Council. Bolton Council's Local Plan aims to build on, and with, the work of PfE.

The Call for Sites is a crucial part of Bolton Council's Local Plan as it allows the council to identify a broad range of potential land options for development and protection, ensuring that future growth aligns with the borough's needs and goals. This process ensures that our Local Plan is transparent and inclusive, helping to create a Local Plan that supports housing, economic development, and infrastructure requirements, while also addressing our environmental goals.

Link to Bolton Council Website and more information is https://www.bolton.gov.uk/directory-record/6093/call-for-sites