Plans to build housing on former bowling green put on hold

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Sign up to the MySalford newsletter and don't miss a thing happening in and around the city A bid to build housing on a former bowling green in Barton has been paused after councillors were not convinced the site is 'surplus to requirements'.

The land behind the Rock House pub in Peel Green Road has most recently been used for festivals, car boot sales and other events for the community.

But because it was once a bowling green, it is still considered by the council to be a recreational site which must be replaced if it is developed for other uses.

It must also be 'clearly demonstrated' that there is no demand for the site as a bowling green or for another recreational use, according to the council's policy.