Source: Watson A planning application has been submitted for the £100 million redevelopment of Church Wharf, a long-vacant 7.5-acre site at a key gateway to Bolton town centre. Developer Watson has lodged proposals with Bolton council for a four-phase, mixed-use scheme designed by jmarchitects. The project forms part of the town centre’s regeneration masterplan and is supported by £5 million from the Greater Manchester Combined Authority Brownfield Housing Fund. The proposed development includes 415 homes across a mix of one, two and three-bedroom houses and apartments, with an unspecified proportion expected to be delivered as affordable housing. Plans also include a 130-bedroom hotel, as well as retail and restaurant units. According to the application, the development is designed to create a new urban neighbourhood close to Bolton Parish Church, with public realm improvements, pedestrian connections and active ground floor uses. If approved, construction is scheduled to begin in summer 2025, with completion expected by 2029. Source: Watson Source: Watson Source: Watson Source: Watson Source: Watson 1/5 show caption An economic impact assessment submitted with the plans projects that the development could create 1,500 jobs and contribute £64 million in gross value added to the local economy. It also estimates that the scheme could generate £7 million in annual household spending from future residents. Watson is currently also delivering the Creams Mill housing project in Little Lever. #plans #submitted #jmarchitects039 #415home #regeneration