Rivington Chase

11/11/2021

We're pleased to share that Bolton Council has approved the next phase of the development at its planning committee on Wednesday 27th October.

Construction works for 205 new homes and the northern link road are set to start in early 2022.

Bolton Council’s Executive Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Cllr Adele Warren, said:

“This decision marks a significant step in the regeneration of the former Horwich Loco Works, which is key part of our plans to meet the demand for housing in Bolton.

“Not only does it allow for 205 new homes to be built on brownfield land, but it will see work start on the link road that will connect the new housing to vital transport infrastructure.”

Read the article in full via the link below:

Works for 205 new homes and northern Link Road to start in early 2022 Bolton Council has given the go-ahead to housebuilder Bellway Homes to build 205 COUNCILLORS GREEN LIGHT NEXT PHASE OF RIVINGTON CHASE DEVELOPMENT

03/08/2021

Housebuilder Bellway Homes has lodged plans with Bolton Council to build 207 family homes as part of the next phase of the £262m Rivington Chase redevelopment of the former Horwich Loco Works.
You can read about the full details of the plans on the link below:

Housebuilder Bellway Homes has lodged plans with Bolton Council to build 207 family homes as part of the next phase of the £262m Rivington Chase

23/04/2021

We're delighted to share that yesterday afternoon, Bolton Council voted unanimously to grant approval for an affordable housing development at Rivington Chase.

The 116-home development forms a key part of the regeneration project which will see 1,700 homes alongside heritage, educational, retail, leisure, health and well-being facilities built at the former Loco Works.

A spokesperson for Bolton Council said: “Making sure that our residents have affordable places to live is a key priority for the council and an important consideration when we put forward the old Horwich Loco Works for redevelopment. We’re pleased that the plans have been approved and look forward to seeing the development.”

You can read about it in full here:

Development is part of heritage plans for £262m regeneration project

22/04/2021

Read here about the plans for an affordable housing development at Rivington Chase.

The plans will provide much needed affordable housing for 385 local people through a combination of family houses and apartments that total 116 residential units.

The housing has been designed to reflect the appearance of the former Loco Works, both in its layout and material palette.

The site is being developed by Lane End Group.

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Plans will provide affordable housing for 385 local people

26/03/2021

We're delighted to reveal the proposals for a heritage and community core as part of the £262m Rivington Chase development!

Put forward by North West architects Cass Associates in a detailed indicative Masterplan, the plans include several initiatives to celebrate the history and heritage of the Loco Works and provide local people with a destination combining community, educational, retail, leisure, health and well-being amenities.

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The proposed plans include:

- Two original Loco Works buildings restored to their former glory, including the Millwrights shop into a mix of heritage venue, community health and well being centre and a retail, food and drink hall, and the Pattern Makers building into a 166 space multi-storey car park within the existing structure.

- Retention of key elements and artefacts within the site, including the cast iron pillars in the heritage parks.

- A heritage trail across the whole 187-acre site allowing visitors to retrace the steps of the thousands of workers who passed through the Loco Works.

- A cycle hub and track, playgrounds, a natural amphitheatre, potential fishing use within the reservoir, a forest school and the opening of a watercourse from an existing culvert with an adjacent footpath.

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You can read more about the plans by clicking on the link below:

Architects’ proposals celebrate history of Horwich Loco Works Bluemantle has unveiled the heritage plans for Rivington Chase, the £262m redevelopment of

12/01/2021

We’re delighted to be included in This is Lancashire’s feature “The developments that could transform Bolton in 2021”.

Rivington Chase is listed among a panoply of other projects set to shape Bolton's landscape in the coming year, with Bolton Council's deputy leader Cllr Martyn Cox saying that he was "encouraged to see so much interest in Bolton among developers and investors” despite the pandemic and its economic challenges.

Read the full article here to find out more and what else there is to look forward to in Bolton in 2021:

DEVELOPMENTS could completely change the landscape of Bolton in 2021, with much to look forward to according to town hall chiefs.

11/01/2021

Happy New Year from Rivington Chase!

Horwich Loco Works looked particularly spectacular in the snow this New Year, as captured by our friends at Fluent Money.

2020 had its unique challenges, but it's full steam ahead here into 2021!

11/12/2020

Late this November, Morris Homes lodged its application for 393 new homes as part of the redevelopment of the 187-acre Horwich Loco Works site.

The plans have now been granted outline permission by Bolton Council, setting the second phase of Rivington Chase in motion...

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Plans for 393 homes as part of the redevelopment of the 187-acre Horwich Loco Works site into a 1,700-home neighbourhood have been granted outline

20/12/2019

We understand the proud industrial heritage of Horwich and the Loco Works - that's why we're organising a series of visits for local community members to give them a final chance to see the Erecting and Repair Shop prior to demolition.

Follow the link below for more information - and don't forget to submit your suggestions on the 'Enquiries' page for how the site's locomotive heritage can be preserved.

View Larger Image Final opportunity to visit the Loco Works Erecting and Repair Shop December 20th, 2019| Rivington Chase developers Bluemantle are offering the Horwich community the opportunity to visit the historic Loco Works site, to see the Erecting and Repair shop prior to its demolition. The v...

09/12/2019

We were delighted to welcome a group of children from Horwich Parish CofE School to the Loco Works site in November, to explore the history of the Works and the role they played in establishing Horwich as a town.

The children had the chance to tour around the site, have a guided walk through Rivington House, and examine the old photos of the site in its heyday.

A big thanks to Bolton Playing for Success for organising the visit!

Follow the link below for our full article on the visit:

https://www.rivington-chase-horwich.co.uk/horwich-schoolchildren-explore-local-history-with-an-eye-to-the-future/

31/10/2019

Earlier this month, Bluemantle Chief Executive Mark Caldwell sat down with TowerFMs Andy Smith to discuss the locomotive heritage of Horwich, and how it can be preserved in the Rivington Chase development.

Follow the link below to listen to the full interview!

View Larger Image TowerFM interviews Bluemantle Chief Executive Mark Caldwell October 9th, 2019| Bluemantle Chief Executive Mark Caldwell recently sat down with TowerFM’s Andy Smith to discuss the locomotive heritage of Horwich, and how it can be preserved in the Rivington Chase development. Watch...

24/10/2019

The Rivington Chase link road was given the green light by Bolton Council earlier this year, and is soon set to begin construction. Vital to the success of the development, the road will connect Rivington Chase to Middlebrook Retail Park, Horwich Parkway Railway Station, and the M61.

Along with this, the link road will provide extensive green spaces along its length, including footpaths and cycle paths, for the enjoyment of all Horwich residents.

To find out more about the road, its planning approval, and its critical role in delivering the Rivington Chase development, visit the link below.

The £12m Rivington Chase link road has been given the go-ahead by Bolton Council during its planning committee meeting on Thursday 29th August. The link