New bid to turn Bury pub into new homes

NewsGreater Manchester NewsBuryPrevious proposals sparked strong objections from residents12:50, 15 Jul 2026Another attempt to convert a former Bury pub into homes has been submitted.‌Previous plans for the Rose and Crown pub, in the town’s Manchester Road, would have seen it converted into a huge 12-bed house in multiple occupation (HMO). However, 43 objections were lodged against the scheme by neighbours and Bury council planning officers ultimately judged it to be unacceptable.‌Among the concerns raised were congestion and parking problems being exacerbated by the lack of parking spaces included in the development, insufficient outdoor areas for would-be residents, and unsuitable outlook and privacy. A HMO is a property where at least three people who are not from the same household liv