Plans to build 365 homes in Oldham across two former school sites have been given the green light – and work is set to start on the first phase this summer. Developer Countryside has been granted planning permission for the housing scheme on the two plots of land in Fitton Hill covering 22 acres between them.
The first plot was the site of the former Fitton Hill Secondary Modern School and Marland Fold School - last used as offices - which have both been knocked down now and will accommodate 63 houses to be sold on the open market. The second site where the rest of the homes are to be built is a previously developed plot around Hill Farm Close last occupied by houses and the former Fitton Hill County Infant School – all of which have now been demolished.
This site will have 187 houses for sale on the open market, 97 private rented houses and 81 affordable houses to be managed by Great Places Housing. The two-storey properties will be a mix of two, three and four bedroom homes.
