Grey Belt pitch made as 180-home Woodhouses scheme submitted
Summary
An outline planning application has been submitted for 180 homes at North Lumb Farm near Woodhouses, Oldham, with the applicant arguing the site qualifies as Grey Belt and should be approved in light of local housing need and a shortfall in deliverable supply. The scheme includes 63 affordable homes and areas of green/open space, and is being promoted as compliant with the NPPF Golden Rules.
Why it matters
The proposal sits in a contentious Green Belt location and could be relevant to surveyors involved in planning, valuation and development appraisal work in the area. It also highlights how Grey Belt arguments, housing land supply evidence and affordable housing requirements are being used in current planning submissions.
Key points
- Outline permission sought for 180 homes north of Woodhouses, Oldham.
- Scheme includes 117 market-sale homes, 63 affordable homes and 7.4 acres of green/open space.
- Applicant says the site meets Grey Belt criteria and does not strongly contribute to Green Belt purposes.
- Pegasus Group cites Oldham’s housing land supply at 3.13 years and an affordable housing shortfall.
- Local opposition is already established in the area, with nearby schemes also under consideration.
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