Next Failsworth site inches forward
Summary
A housing proposal at North Lumb Farm near Failsworth and Woodhouses has progressed to the point where the applicant can proceed without an environmental impact statement, following a screening opinion request. The site lies within the Green Belt and is close to other live housing proposals in the area, where local opposition to development remains strong.
Why it matters
Surveyors involved in residential development, valuation and planning due diligence will note the Green Belt context, the absence of an EIA requirement at this stage, and the potential for planning risk arising from significant local opposition. The article also highlights ongoing pressure for housing delivery in an area with multiple competing schemes.
Key points
- North Lumb Farm is proposing 150 to 180 dwellings on 20.5 acres near Failsworth and Woodhouses.
- Oldham Council has indicated the scheme can proceed without an environmental impact statement.
- The site is within the Green Belt under Oldham’s joint core strategy and development management plan.
- Local opposition is substantial, with over 600 planning comments and a petition exceeding 1,000 signatures.
- The proposal sits alongside another live housing scheme from Redwaters Estates in the same area.
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