House in Saddleworth to become holiday lodge - Oldham

A planning application has been submitted to convert a house next to the Diggle Hotel pub into a holiday lodge, marking a significant change for the residential area of Diglea.

The proposal for the property on Station Houses would see no external changes to the stonework facade, with all alterations taking place inside the building. The applicant plans to create a high-quality interior design that would 'bring the design of the cottage up to a present day'.

The ground floor would feature an open-plan kitchen and living room, while the first floor would have two bedrooms, each with ensuite bathrooms. A car parking space would also be created as part of the scheme.

According to the planning documents, the area is described as 'generally residential' with other holiday lets in close proximity. The applicant states that pedestrian access to the adjacent property at 3 Diglea would not be affected by the changes.

The application is now with Oldham Council for consideration, with local residents and businesses likely to have mixed views on the conversion of a permanent residence into short-term accommodation.