{"id":6388,"date":"2025-07-04T07:46:59","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T07:46:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cita.co.uk\/news\/?p=6388"},"modified":"2025-07-04T07:46:59","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T07:46:59","slug":"green-light-for-1600-home-oldham-town-centre-overhaul","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cita.co.uk\/news\/green-light-for-1600-home-oldham-town-centre-overhaul\/","title":{"rendered":"Green light for 1,600-home Oldham town centre overhaul"},"content":{"rendered":"

Muse and Oldham Council have secured planning for all six sites in their \u00a3450m town centre regeneration plan, paving the way for over to 1,600 homes to be built in the next 15 years.<\/p>\n

The transformation forms part of the Oldham Town Living<\/em> masterplan, aiming to bring underused plots back into use while delivering hundreds of affordable, energy-efficient homes.<\/p>\n

Construction will kick off this autumn at Prince\u2019s Gate, where 330 flats are planned across three towers of 16, 12 and 6 storeys. Site investigations are complete, with works also expected to start later this year at the former Magistrates\u2019 Court.<\/p>\n

Together, the Civic Centre, former Magistrates\u2019 Court and former Leisure Centre sites could deliver around 1,200 new homes and carry a combined development value of \u00a3150m-\u00a3200m.<\/p>\n

Oldham Town Living regeneration plan<\/h3>\n
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Six key sites \u2013 Prince\u2019s Gate, the former Magistrate\u2019s Court, the former Manchester Chambers, the former Leisure Centre, the Civic Centre, and Civic Tower \u2013 and form a major milestone in the wider Oldham Town Living regeneration programme.<\/p>\n

Oldham Town Centre plan in detail<\/h4>\n
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Red brick housing blocks planned at Prince\u2019s Gate<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Prince\u2019s Gate<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Detailed planning. Construction of 330 flats across three buildings of 16, 12 and 6 storeys. Site car park between Price Street and Oldham Way<\/p>\n

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Demolished leisure centre site plan for two housing blocks<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Former Leisure Centre<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Outline planning for residential-led, mixed-use development of up to 231 homes across two buildings of 9 and 7 floors. Site car park bounded by St Marys Way and Rock Street<\/p>\n

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Former civic centre will be redeveloped with a cluster of housing blocks rising to 16 storeys<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Civic Centre and Queen Elizabeth Hall<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2013 Hybrid planning application for around 780 flats<\/p>\n

\u2013 Permission for demolition of existing buildings.<\/p>\n

\u2013 Full planning permission for residential development (Block A) .<\/p>\n

\u2013 Outline planning permission for development of a mix of uses, flats and commercial space<\/p>\n

Civic Tower<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Full planning application for the change of use of the Civic Tower from office to hotel<\/p>\n

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Former Magistrates\u2019 Court<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Outline planning application for 8 and 11 blocks containing 220 flats<\/p>\n

Manchester Chambers<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Outline planning application for partial demolition of existing buildings, and new commercial space<\/p>\n

The overall programme will unlock nearly 10 hectares of land for redevelopment, helping reshape the town centre over the next decade and a half.<\/p>\n

Alex Vogel, senior development manager at Muse, said: \u201cThis is a huge moment for Oldham and a proud one for the whole team at Muse. We\u2019ve worked closely with Oldham Council, local stakeholders and the community to shape proposals that deliver lasting value \u2013 not just new homes, but new energy for the town centre.\u201d<\/p>\n

The professional team includes Hawkins\\Brown (architect), Civic Engineers (structural and civil), Ridge & Partners (project manager), Arcadis (cost consultant), and Max Fordham (MEP engineer).<\/p>\n

from Construction Enquirer https:\/\/ift.tt\/NUL1XpW<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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