A total of 1,550 new homes are earmarked for a large chunk of land between Simister and Bowlee. New schools, health services, local shops, community space, growing gardens are also touted as part of this huge project. Agricultural land off Heywood Old Road (Image: Simister Bowlee Development Framework)Atom Valley is one of six growth locations in Greater Manchester and includes significant parts of Bury, Oldham and Rochdale. Overview of the planned Simister Bowlee site (Image: Simister Bowlee Development Framework)The Simister and Bowlee site is 98 hectares and encompasses land to the east and west of Heywood Old Road (the A6045). The Simister Bowlee Development Framework document reads: “The Simister Bowlee site represents the largest combined employment and residential growth opportunity in the north of England.