Vistry wins Oldham consent
Summary
Oldham Council has approved Vistry and First Choice Homes Oldham’s proposal for 147 affordable homes at the Southlink site near Oldham Mumps. In a separate decision, councillors unanimously refused Redwaters Estates’ 68-home Failsworth scheme amid Green Belt and highways concerns, with local opposition focused on Grey Belt implications.
Why it matters
The decisions highlight how local plan designations, Green Belt/Grey Belt interpretation and highways issues continue to shape residential development outcomes. Surveyors involved in site appraisal, planning support or valuation in Oldham and similar markets should note the differing treatment of brownfield town-centre land versus edge-of-settlement proposals.
Key points
- 147 affordable homes approved at Southlink by Vistry and First Choice Homes Oldham
- Approved scheme includes 97 apartments and 50 family houses, with a mix of rent, shared ownership and rent-to-buy
- Redwaters Estates’ 68-home Failsworth proposal was refused unanimously
- Refusal cited highways layout concerns and failure to meet all exceptional approval conditions under Grey Belt policy
- Local objections centred on Green Belt retention and the impact of further boundary expansion
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