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UK’s largest urban farm submits application for Oldham site

UK’s largest urban farm submits application for Oldham site

by Ryan Johns | May 13, 2022 | Natural Environment

A full planning application for Northern Roots, which is set to be the UK’s largest urban farm and country-park, has been submitted. The application covers the vision for the northern third of the 160-acre site in Oldham, Greater Manchester, along with detailed...
Northern Roots urban farm and eco-park secures funding from Towns Fund

Northern Roots urban farm and eco-park secures funding from Towns Fund

by Andy Parkinson | Jul 7, 2021 | Natural Environment

Plans for a new 160-acre urban farm and eco-park in Oldham have advanced following successful allocation of funding and the appointment of award-winning architects to build a new Visitor and Education Centre. Northern Roots, an existing sprawl of under-used green...

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