TAMESIDE Council will lodge amended plans for the controversial Godley Green Garden Village development.
Up to 2,150 homes will be built on land either side of the A57 Mottram Old Road between Hyde and Hattersley in what is one of the largest schemes of its type in Greater Manchester.
Opposition to the proposal is huge, even though outline planning permission has been passed twice.
Now as it finalises its plan, Tameside Council – after working with master developer MADE Partnership – has made what are described as ‘minor amendments’ after months of site investigation work.
They include the removal of the land south of Mottram Old Road from the site boundary, a new east to west link road linking the east and west villages, a repositioned emergency access road for the western village and changes to the local centre site areas – a variation to the heights of the buildings permitted and an expansion of the range of uses permitted within each centre.
There will also be changes to the configuration of certain development parcels, with the inclusion of a new residential development parcel in the north west of the site, and an updated outline drainage strategy to reflect the additional work undertaken on earthworks and ground levels.
According to Tameside Council, it has ‘been working with current landowners and developers to finalise a comprehensive masterplan and corresponding amendments to the existing outline planning application.’
It says more than 43 per cent of the site is dedicated to green spaces, play areas, and biodiversity enhancements and the plans will protect surrounding areas from overdevelopment and aim to boost Hyde town centre.
It will also create at least 500 jobs annually over its 15-year span and it adds: “Creating a sustainable garden community with people at its heart is an opportunity to do something different.
“Public and stakeholder views have been invaluable throughout the application process shaping plans and will continue to do so over the coming weeks.
“Godley Green will not just provide much-needed, quality homes for Tameside but also promote sustainability, accessibility, and community wellbeing making it a transformational vision for future living.”
According to a leaflet, Tameside Council will submit a revised set of planning application documents to appraise these amendments, including an updated Environmental Statement, in mid-August.
It will then re-consult local people providing an opportunity for formal comment from early September until mid-October.
The authority’s leader, Cllr Eleanor Wills, said: “Godley Green Garden Village represents a bold and forward-thinking vision for Tameside, as a place where sustainable living, community wellbeing, and beautiful design come together.
“With up to 2,150 new homes planned, this development will not only provide much-needed housing but also celebrate our borough’s green spaces, and commitment to a healthier, more connected future.
“We’re proud to be working closely with partners, residents, and stakeholders to shape a village that reflects the values and aspirations of our communities.”
Find out more at www.godleygreen.co.uk.