Dozens of new affordable homes could be developed in Oldham

Oldham Council's planning committee will meet on Wednesday (September 18), when they will decide on the proposal to build nearly 30 houses and more than 20 apartments near the town centre.

Back in May, an application was submitted for the affordable housing units to be built on a 0.85 hectare site named Bedford Mill, accessed from Holt Street in Waterhead.

The site is currently occupied by storage containers and vehicles, with various industrial sites adjoining the area to the west and south.

The site's eastern boundary adjoins an area of terraced houses.

The site where the homes would be developed (Image: Enabl via Google Earth)

In total, the proposal would see 29 houses developed, each having a private garden and off-road parking, along with a three-storey apartment block with 24 units.

The houses would be two-stories and a mix of two and three bedrooms, while the apartments would be a mix of one and two bedrooms, which would reflect "the need for high-quality, family-friendly accommodation in the neighbourhood" according to applicants MCI Developments.

The applicants, have said all the homes will be part of an affordable housing provision.

Properties would be available under a mix of affordable rent and shared ownership provisions.

The houses would be built primarily of red bricks (Image: MCI Developments)

MCI Developments wrote in a design and access statement: "This mixture of house types allows for changing circumstances and promotes social mobility.

"The scheme delivers a good supply of homes, ranging between one-three bedrooms that will give local people an opportunity to up size, down size or get on the property ladder."

An application report prepared by an Oldham Council planning officer has recommended the application be approved, subject to the submission of documents laying out schemes regarding drainage, landscaping and excavation works.

The application report made note of the existing noise emitted from the surrounding area and has said additional acoustic barriers would need to be installed for the benefit of future residents.