Godley Green Garden Village Project Gains Planning Permission
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Tameside Council has granted planning permission for the Godley Green Garden Village, a 15-year project to build 2,150 homes east of Manchester. The development, which will include affordable housing and community facilities, aims to address the region's housing crisis. Infrastructure work is expected to begin soon.
Facts First
- Planning permission granted for a 15-year housing project called Godley Green Garden Village.
- Project aims to build 2,150 homes between Hyde and Hattersley, on land that previously had green belt status.
- More than 4,000 people objected to the development during the planning process.
- Approximately 15% of the homes (323 units) will be designated as 'affordable' through rental and ownership schemes.
- Infrastructure work is expected to begin soon, with the first homes to follow a couple of years later.
What Happened
Tameside Council has granted planning permission for the Godley Green Garden Village, a 15-year housing project. The development plans to build 2,150 homes on land between Hyde and Hattersley, east of Manchester. This land previously held green belt status, but its protected status was removed under the 'Places for Everyone' region-wide development plan. More than 4,000 people objected to the project during the planning process.
Why this Matters to You
If you are on a social housing waiting list in Greater Manchester, this project could eventually provide new options, as it includes roughly 323 affordable homes. The development plans also include expanded school options, healthcare facilities, sports fields, and walking paths, which may improve local amenities if you live in the area. The project's focus on reserving more than half the land for open space, parks, and habitat areas could help maintain green character. However, the use of a compulsory purchase order (CPO) to acquire land shows how local councils can use planning tools for large-scale development, which may affect property owners.
What's Next
Infrastructure work for the Godley Green project is expected to begin soon. The first homes are likely to follow a couple of years later. The full build-out of the village is expected to take 15 years.