A planning application has been refused by Bury Council for nine new 'zero carbon' homes near Ramsbottom town centre. The plans, submitted by Hodson Homes Limited, proposed up to nine properties on land to the west of Bury New Road and Peel Brow. Documents submitted to Bury Council say these homes would be "zero carbon" and would utilise "disused, unkempt land". However, the council rejected the scheme, raising concerns about access, environmental impact and the suitability of the site for housing.