A controversial application to demolish a bungalow to make way for three homes near the Green Belt has been approved.

Back in March, plans were submitted to demolish the house on Burnedge Lane, Grasscroft, to make way for three, four-bedroom homes.

Planning documents showed the plans involved tearing down the bungalow and its detached garage and shed to be replaced by the homes which could house eight people each and would have a shared driveway of up to 12 spaces.

The existing property will be demolishedThe existing property will be demolished (Image: Google Maps)

Now, despite some objections from members of the public, the proposal has been deemed acceptable and works can move ahead.

Some residents raised concerns that the homes would have an impact on the Green Belt, which borders the site to the north and west.

However, given the site is not within the Green Belt itself, no issues were found in regards to the Green Belt being impacted by the development.

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Another concern amongst residents was over road safety, with some saying the development would cause an increase in traffic in an already dangerous area in some peoples' estimations.

In anticipation of such concerns, HNA Architects admitted in planning documents the development could see a "slight increase" in traffic on Burnedge Lane but that the scheme with its parking provision complies with planning rules and would ensure cars will not "spill into" nearby Hood Lane.

The red lines show the area of the site where the homes will be developedThe red lines show the area of the site where the homes will be developed (Image: Google Maps/HNA Architects)

The Highways Engineer did not raise any objections with the proposal on safety grounds.

Other concerns raised included the size of the houses and the impact they would have on the character of the area, however, the Oldham Council planning officer who prepared an application report on the proposal did not feel the plans were unacceptable and recommended for them to be approved.

The proposal was formally approved on Tuesday, August 20.