Vistry to build 147 affordable homes at Oldham Mumps site
Vistry has secured planning permission from Oldham Council to build 147 affordable homes on the former Oldham Mumps Railway Station site, transforming brownfield land into a mixed-tenure community in partnership with First Choice Homes Oldham.
What happened
Oldham Council granted planning consent for a development called Southlink on the 3.92-hectare former railway site. The project, led by Vistry with First Choice Homes Oldham, will deliver 147 affordable homes after the site was cleared following the railway’s decommissioning in 2009. The housing mix includes 125 social rent, 11 buy-to-rent, and 11 shared ownership units, spread across 97 apartments and 50 houses in a range of types and sizes.
Who is affected
The local area is expected to gain 147 affordable homes aimed at increasing affordable housing options for residents. The scheme is described as a mixed-tenure development, with different price and occupancy arrangements to fit various housing needs. Ownership and management will involve the council and First Choice Homes Oldham as part of the delivery and ongoing management.
Practical next steps
Construction is tied to planning conditions and legal obligations that secure the full affordable housing provision and associated biodiversity measures. Residents and interested parties can monitor council decisions and the developer’s communications for updates on construction timelines, occupancy processes for social rent units. Details about the shared ownership and buy-to-rent options when they become available.
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