A massive new housing estate in Rochdale has been given the final sign off.
A massive new housing estate in Rochdale has been given the final sign off.
The scheme that would see 445 homes, a linear park, open green space and playgrounds built in Castleton was granted planning permission in February. But now legal agreements between developers, GLP Trows LLP and BDW Trading Ltd, and Rochdale Council have officially been signed off.
The mix of terraced, detached and semi-detached properties, ranging from two-bed properties to four and five-bed ‘executive’ homes will be built off Cowm Top Lane.
The site lies to the south of Cowm Top Business Park, close to the M62. The proposal was marred with controversy, with locals sharing concerns over the impact extra cars could have on already congested roads.
Health and safety concerns over access to the housing estate led delays on a decision. The planning committee eventually decided to grant permission on February 27.
Having heard a highways report which concluded that the only viable option for the access was the one already proposed.
Councillors were told that Cowm Top Lane will be added to the council’s winter service programme for gritting, and that high friction surfacing would be required to ‘address the steep gradient into the site’.
Simon Artiss from Barratt Homes, one of the developers, assured the committee the access road exceeds the standards required and that only one accident has occurred on the road in the last 10 years.
The 50-acre site has long formed part of a proposed Greater Manchester-wide development masterplan – known as Places for Everyone (PfE).
This approved plan has already allocated the Cowm Top Lane site for housing, which ended up leaving the councillor’s hands tied when it came to making their decision.
At the meeting back in February, Coun Janet Emsley concluded: “We haven’t got a leg to stand on legally basically. If we refuse it we will be hit by a legal fee and it will go ahead anyway.”
Parklife’s new Panorama Stage is winning over festival goers at Heaton Park
How many of Parklife’s biggest Sunday artists do you know
St Joseph’s RC Primary School in Heywood opens new library after community fundraising effort
In Photos as Parklife opens with packed crowds, surprise appearances and sunshine at Heaton Park
Aitch sparks huge reaction with surprise Parklife appearance with fellow artist Bou
Skepta draws huge crowd with standout Parklife performance
Coachella inspired fashion takes centre stage at Parklife
Sammy Virji keeps Parklife moving as thousands pack The Valley stage
Geraldine Coggins announced as Green Party candidate for Mayor
How much a drink costs at Parklife 2026 from water to cocktails
🟥 LIVE as Thousands head to Heaton Park as Parklife 2026 gets under way
Road closures confirmed around Heaton Park for Parklife weekend
Comments
Add a comment