Key milestones approaching in Muse’s partnership with Oldham Council
13.11.24 3 min read
Muse and Oldham Council’s long-term partnership is about to take a big step forward as Oldham Council’s Cabinet are set to approve the Oldham Town Living Development Framework next week.
The Development Framework, which aims to transform Oldham Town Centre by delivering up to 2,000 new homes on brownfield sites across the Town Centre, encompasses three core and five opportunity sites. Once approved, the Framework will be used by Oldham’s Planning Committee when considering planning applications within the Town Centre.
Prince’s Gate is also to be considered as a fourth core site within the partnership agreement. The vacant plot of land can deliver around 295 new homes and will help the partnership to achieve their vision of delivering positive change for Oldham.
The decisions are to come following our seven-week community conversation this summer, during which hundreds of people shared their views on the draft Development Framework. The vital feedback received has been considered and incorporated into the final Framework where possible and will also help inform the proposals that come forward for each site.
Emma Payne, Project Manager at Muse, commented:
Cllr Arooj Shah, Leader of Oldham Council, added:
“Oldham Council and Muse have a shared vision to transform Oldham Town Centre with fantastic new homes, businesses and opportunities for Oldhamers. A place we can all be proud of.
“Our partnership with Muse is game-changing for Oldham and this next step will mark a huge milestone in our town’s future. I’m especially pleased that we have the opportunity to breathe new life into Prince’s Gate with much needed, affordable new homes in a great location at the heart of a transformed town centre.
“We’re maximising every opportunity to make Oldham a fantastic place to live and visit—and we’re bringing the community with us every step of the way.”
With funding already secured from the Brownfield Housing Land Grant to support redevelopment of the Prince’s Gate site, the partnership has committed to submitting a planning application early next year with construction expected to start at the end of 2025.
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