A consortium of five housebuilders has submitted plans to build 1,700 homes on land around Beal Valley and Broadbent Moss in Oldham. The development includes new roads, a Metrolink stop at Cop Road, and local centres with community amenities. A draft masterplan was approved last year, with Kellen Homes already applying for 248 homes near Bullcote Lane. The council is conducting a new consultation using the same documents, causing a 12-month delay that could increase developers' costs. The land was allocated for housing under the Places for Everyone agreement, which faced opposition from greenbelt campaigners. Residents have raised concerns about traffic, parking, and lack of new facilities to support the additional households.
Rigg Tech Ltd has issued a planning notice regarding an operating centre in Oldham. Landowners and occupiers near the site who believe their property use would be affected can make written representations to the Traffic Commissioner at Quarry House, Quarry Hill, Leeds, LS2 7UE within 21 days. Representations must include reasons and be copied to the applicant at the address shown on the notice. A guide to making representations is available on the government website.
Construction has begun on Tommyfield Park, a new five-acre green space in Oldham town centre being delivered by Casey Construction on behalf of Oldham Council. The park will transform the former market site into a sustainable, self-sustaining area designed for residents, workers and visitors. Named after the historic Tommyfield Market, which operated for over 200 years, the park will feature biodiversity support and energy-efficient design. Council Leader Cllr Arooj Shah described it as a special moment for Oldham, while Deputy Leader Cllr Abdul Jabbar emphasised the project's sustainability focus. The park is part of Oldham's wider regeneration plans, with the historic market relocating to The Spindles.