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Oldham West and Royton
Major housing plan for 1,700 homes in Oldham
1,700 new homes planned for Beal Valley and Broadbent Moss despite green space concerns and infrastructure worries.
A consortium of five housebuilders wants to build 1,700 new homes on green space between Beal Valley and Broadbent Moss, with plans for new roads, a Metrolink stop at Cop Road, and local community centres. Kellen Homes has already submitted plans for the first 248 homes near Bullcote Lane, but the council is now running its own consultation after opposition councillors demanded more public input. The consultation uses the same draft masterplan approved by town hall bosses last year, which...
At a Glance
| What | Five housebuilders plan 1,700 homes on former green space |
|---|---|
| Who | Casey, Barratt Redrow, Wain Homes, Grasscroft Homes, Kellen Homes, Oldham Council |
| Where | Beal Valley and Broadbent Moss area, including Cop Road Metrolink stop |
| When | Consultation open until March 27, 2026 |
| Why it matters | New homes but concerns over traffic, parking, and lack of local services |
| What's next | Council consultation underway, Kellen Homes already submitted first phase plans |
People, Places, Organisations
Org · Casey
Org · Barratt Redrow
Org · Wain Homes
Org · Grasscroft Homes & Property
Org · Kellen Homes
Location · Beal Valley
Location · Broadbent Moss
Location · Cop Road
Location · Bullcote Lane
Person · Councillor Elaine Taylor
Person · Mike Coulter
Planning_ref · Places for Everyone
Date · March 27, 2026
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