Homes growth at Lancaster Club

PLANS: Lancaster Club

THE Lancaster Club will be transformed into a 21st century “Garden Suburb” with aspirational homes, Oldham Council cabinet has agreed.

Councillors approved Bellway Homes as the developer and work should start early next year on 142 two, three and four-bedroom homes, 108 of them detached.

Bellway Homes would also convert the Grade II-listed former Lancaster Club building, at the heart of the site, into high-quality apartments.

Council leader Jim McMahon said: “Our plans have created a lot of interest and excitement. It may sound ambitious to talk about a Garden Suburb development in Oldham, but actually it isn’t. We have historic involvement in this approach and this area offers a fantastic opportunity to create a lasting legacy.”

Oldham’s existing Garden Suburb was one of the first members of the Garden Cities Association and opened off Hollins Road in 1909. It retains a strong community spirit.