'It’s going to take 15 years, so at least we’ll be dead by the time it’s done'
The Beal Valley & Broadbent Moss scheme in Oldham proposes 1,500 new homes, parks, sports facilities, an industrial estate, and a new town centre. While developers highlight its potential to alleviate the housing crisis, locals express concerns over the loss of green space, inadequate infrastructure, and increased crime. Public consultations revealed widespread discontent, though developers claim feedback will shape the project.