Located off Huddersfield Road, the proposed development – to be named Broadstone Manor – will be split into two parcels which straddle the road leading to the new £27.5m state-of-the-art Saddleworth School, which opened in March this year.
The site acquisition represents a fifth in recent years for us in Oldham, following successful completed schemes at Meadow View and Saddleworth View, both in Moorside, and Fox Meadows in Chadderton and the recently launched Bishop Meadows in Cowlishaw.
Claire Jarvis, managing director for Lancashire, said: “We’re actively in the market to buy more land in Greater Manchester and the villages around Oldham have been very much on our radar, so we’re delighted to secure this excellent site in Diggle.
“Last year Saddleworth was named one of the best places to live in the North West by The Times and the areas and suburbs close by are much sought after, so we know to expect high demand from home buyers for quality, energy efficient, newly built homes.
“Not only that, but we also carefully plan our developments and homes around green spaces and natural areas to create places that offer residents a better way to live. Broadstone Manor will be ideal for couples and families, close to local amenities and schools, including the brand-new high school.”
We are proposing to submit a detailed planning application for the semi-rural site later this year, which will include 10% affordable housing in line with the current planning permission. We’re also committed to offering local employment and training opportunities and protecting existing trees, hedgerows and waterside habitats on site. A public consultation is currently underway.
Claire added: “Situated within an established residential community, close to open countryside, Broadstone Manor will provide a welcome boost to the local housing supply with a proposed mix of homes including some detached styles, for which there is a recognised local shortfall.
“Homes at our Bishop Meadows development, in Cowlishaw, launched in June this year, and are already proving popular. We look forward to submitting our proposals for Diggle later this year and bringing forward an equally sought-after and high-quality development in this part of Saddleworth.”
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