Plans unveiled for demolition of Ramsbottom's former cottage hospital

Plans unveiled for demolition of Ramsbottom's former cottage hospital

10:00pm Monday 21st January 2013 in News By Peter Magill, Chief reporter

PLANS which could see the demolition of a cottage hospital with a 110-year history are set to be unveiled.

Around 13 homes are expected to be constructed if the old Ramsbottom Cottage Hospital, in Nuttall Lane, is razed.

But a local councillor has already voiced concern over the potential redevelopment of the property, which ceased providing medical services in May 2008.

And Coun Ian Bevan is at loggerheads with NHS bosses amid claims that neighbours have not been kept informed about the future of the site.

Coun Bevan said: I am concerned that there has been no consultation on this sale and that Ramsbottom Cottage Hospital a part of the towns heritage is now under threat of demolition.

Traffic issues are of course a problem on Nuttall Lane but it is not thought likely that it will add many vehicles to the road. Traffic would be an issue, no matter what was developed on the site.

The developers are getting the site ready they are removing a considerable amount of trees.

None of these are protected by a tree protection order. However it means residents with houses along the perimeter of the site will see loss of tree cover and will experience some disruption.

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Plans unveiled for demolition of Ramsbottom's former cottage hospital