Leaders argued the plans give them more control12:30, 07 Jul 2026Thousands of new homes will be built in Bury’s countryside under three masterplans.‌The documents shape the council’s vision, hopes and ambitions for three huge developments. The schemes, at Elton Reservoir, Walshaw and Simister Bowlee, will see swathes of fields concreted over for around 6,300 new homes.‌There could also be three new primary schools, five local centres, a new Metrolink tram stop and two major new roads. The three plans cover 406 hectares of land.‌There was a shout of 'traitors' as the plans were approved.Click here for the latest on Greater Manchester's politics in our newsletterThe principle of the developments were approved through the Greater Manchester Places for Everyone allocations which was adopted in