21st century Garden Suburb moves closer
Date published: 25 March 2015
THE LANCASTER CLUB: part of redevelopment plans
THE Lancaster Club will be transformed into a 21st century Garden Suburb if ambitious plans get the go-ahead.
Councillors will be asked on Monday to approve Bellway Homes as the developer, with work due to start early next year. The proposal is for 142 two, three and four-bedroom homes for sale.
Bellway will also convert the Grade II-listed former Lancaster Club building into high-quality apartments.
Council leader Jim McMahon said: “Our plans for the site have created a lot of interest and excitement and I’m delighted Bellway Homes have formally expressed their interest.”
Last year the council unveiled its vision to redevelop the site into a ‘Garden Suburb’. Oldham’s existing Garden Suburb was one of the first members of the Garden Cities Association and opened in Hollins Road in August 1909. It retains a community spirit in evidence since householders fist moved in
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