Major housing plan for 1,700 homes in Oldham
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.