THE SITE of Denton’s former swimming pool will have apartments built on it after planning permission was granted.
Collaborate Living Ltd and Irwell Valley Homes were unanimously given the go ahead to place 35 affordable rented properties on the vacant area at Victoria Street, next to Victoria Park.
Agent for the applicant, Connor Wrigley, told how it would boost the area.
He said: “The application reflects al most two years’ worth of work.
“All 35 apartments are proposed as affordable housing and local people on Tameside’s housing waiting list will be prioritised for placement.
“And the relationship with Victoria Park will be enhanced compared to the former swimming baths.”
Denton’s former baths were demolished in 2021 after the pool moved to the nearby Wellness Centre.
An initial scheme for a four-storey, 46-unit building sparked an outcry from those living nearby and the town’s MP, Andrew Gwynne.
However, this redrawn plan – consisting of 27 one-bedroomed and eight two-bedroomed properties – was approved by Tameside Council’s Speaker’s Panel (Planning) committee on Wednesday, October 16, despite four objections.
And planning officer Steven Kirkham said: “The location is deemed to be highly sustainable and the proposals would make a much-valued contribution to the affordable housing stock in the borough.”