PLANS to convert the site of a former Tameside police station have been formally lodged.
Mottram’s facility was demolished 13 years ago and the area has been vacant ever since.
Now 14 new affordable homes will sit on it, if plans that have been submitted following a consultation period are approved.
And according to housing association Onward Homes, they will all be high-quality, affordable and have three bedrooms.
The group said: “Our proposals would bring additional, much-needed affordable housing to the local area, suitable for couples and families.
“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, which opens in Spring.
As part of the planning process, it carried 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.
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.”
Documents supporting the scheme add: “At the heart of this proposal are the principles of good design, desirability and intent of creating a sustainable community where people want to live.
“The high quality architectural design will provide visually attractive and energy efficient homes which are of an appropriate layout, scale and surrounded by effective landscaping.
“The intended proposal will blend fluently into the surrounding conservation area demonstrating a unique, contemporary, aesthetic influenced by the surrounding buildings.
“The proposed development will establish and maintain a strong sense of place, creating an attractive, welcoming and distinctive housing development which aims to reduce its impact on the environment and local ecosystems.”