THE SITE of a former Tameside police station could soon be transformed into new homes.
Mottram’s facility was demolished 15 years ago and the site has been vacant ever since.
Now 14 new affordable properties will sit on the area, which is accessible by car from Atherton Road and Back Lane, if plans are approved.
And according to housing association Onward Homes, they will all be high-quality, affordable and have three bedrooms.
The group says: “Our proposals would bring additional, much-needed affordable housing to the local area, suitable for couples and families.
“We have worked closely with Tameside Council on these plans to ensure these meet local housing needs.
“We plan to make all 14 homes available for affordable rent, rent to buy or shared ownership, helping local people put down roots in the area.”
Onward is also nearing completion of 161 new homes in nearby Hattersley, including homes for affordable rent, shared ownership and a 91-bed extra care scheme, called Birch Lea Park.
As part of the planning process, it will carry out assessments of the local ecology, trees, the impact of noise and any risk of flooding – with any required measures to be put in place.
An eight-space residents’ car park, for those homes without driveways, would be accessed directly from Atherton Road.
It also wants all homes on site to be built using Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), which will see most elements built offsite in a factory environment before being assembled on site.
Onward add: “This means that we can reduce the amount of construction traffic and waste, while also helping us complete the homes far faster than using traditional methods.”
Stephen Heverin, growth and regeneration director at Onward Homes, commented: “We are committed to improving the quality and choice of affordable housing across our communities, while minimising our impact on the local environment.
“These modern homes will help local people and families put down firm roots in their area, while bringing a disused, brownfield site back into community use.
“We have worked closely with Tameside Council to ensure these plans will help address the strong demand for affordable housing in the local area.
“We are now keen to hear from local residents before we submit a planning application.”
A public consultation on the proposals opened on Monday, November 4 and runs until midnight on Sunday, November 17.
People can provide feedback either through a website at www.onward.co.uk/mottram-consultation or emailing mottramconsultation@onward.co.uk.
Those without internet access can call 0300 555 0600 to have their feedback recorded.