Thousands of new homes and 'tram-trains' - The 13-year plan that could shape Rochdale

The Local Plan shapes the borough's future until 203906:34, 27 Jul 2026The vision that will shape Rochdale’s future is set to be signed off. Major changes are expected through growth around transport hubs and building thousands of new homes.‌The Rochdale Local Plan is set to mould the future of the borough by 2039. In that time period, just under 11,000 new homes will be built and the borough’s stations will become the centre for dramatic changes.‌Following an extensive consultation period, council bosses will discuss the Local Plan at their town hall meeting on July 28 and are expected to push it through to the next phase, before formal adoption.‌Click here to get the biggest stories straight to your inbox in our Daily NewsletterHousing forms a substantial part of the plan, with the land