21st century Garden Suburb moves closer

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