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Smithy Bridge Road, Littleborough

Smithy Bridge Road - Littleborough - Rochdale - Greater Manchester - OL15 8QF

Taylor Wimpey is preparing a planning application for 205 new homes at Smithy Bridge Road, Littleborough.  The proposals include two, three and four bedroom homes. 

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  • Overview

    Welcome

    Taylor Wimpey is preparing a planning application for the development of new homes at Smithy Bridge Road, Littleborough.  The development will consist of two, three and four bedroom homes and associated infrastructure including public open space and landscaping. Vehicular access will be taken from Smithy Bridge Road with an emergency vehicle access to be provided on Brooklyn Avenue.

    The site is supported by a draft housing allocation in the Greater Manchester Spatial Framework (GMSF), which was published for consultation in October 2016. The next draft of the GMSF is expected to be published for consultation this summer.

    Smithy Bridge Road - Location Plan - Small

    Red edge of proposed development at Smithy Bridge Road, Littleborough

  • About the site

    About the Site

    The land at Smithy Bridge Road measures approximately 14.2 hectares (35 acres) and is located to the north east of Rochdale town centre, to the east of Smallbridge and to the south of Littleborough.

    Site Location Plan - Updated - Small

    Red edge of Smithy Bridge Road, Littleborough (courtesy of Google Maps)

    Draft Greater Manchester Spatial Framework (GMSF)

    The site is proposed to be allocated for housing in the draft Greater Manchester Spatial Framework (see extract below) which is due to be adopted in 2020. 

    GMSF - Smithy Bridge - Small

    Smithy Bridge Road, Littleborough allocation for housing plan (courtesy of the draft GMSF)

     

  • What's proposed

    What's Proposed

    We are proposing to develop a high quality residential development which respects the site’s location on the edge of Littleborough. The proposals will seek to create an attractive transition from the countryside to the urban area whilst respecting the river valley. Our current proposals are for 205 dwellings alongside areas of landscaping and new public open space.

    Homes will be up to 2.5 storeys in height, and the design and materials will be reflective of the local character of Littleborough.

    Updated Illustrative Masterplan

    Illustrative masterplan Updated - Smithy Bridge - 20-07-18 - Small

    Updated Illustrative masterplan for Smithy Bridge Road, Littleborough.  To see a larger version of this masterplan, please click here 

     

  • Community

    Community Benefits

    We are proposing a residential development of 205 new homes on land to the west of Smithy Bridge Road, Littleborough.  The development will include a range of property styles and sizes and it is anticipated that affordable housing will be provided subject to viability.  New development can bring a number of economic benefits to the local area and we have estimated these using UK-wide statistical data.

    Building the houses

    •    £32.9 million estimated investment in the construction of the proposed development
    •    100 gross direct FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) jobs created on site (per annum of construction)
    •    90 direct employment FTE jobs created across North West, including 70 in Rochdale
    •    40 indirect/induced FTE jobs created across North West, including 20 in Rochdale
    •    £7.7 million in economic output GVA (Gross Value Added) per annum of construction across North West, including £4.7 million in Rochdale
     

    Once people move in

    •    £2.3 million uplift in annual retail expenditure by new residents
    •    £1.3 million uplift in annual leisure expenditure by new residents
    •    £240,000 - £260,000 additional council tax revenue per annum for Rochdale Council
    •    Up to £43,000 total New Homes Bonus payment to Rochdale Council over 4 years
    •    £1.0 million expenditure upon first occupation to make a ‘house feel like home’
    •    200 economically active and employed residents estimated to live on the new development
    •    £4.5 million annual wage expenditure from new employed residents
    •    Circa 30 additional retail and leisure jobs supported in the local economy as a result of expenditure from new residents

  • Updates

    News & Updates

    Public Exhibition

    As part of our commitment to community engagement, we have undertaken public consultation to ensure that the views of local residents and stakeholders are taken on board ahead of the submission of the proposed planning application. A leaflet has been sent to local residents and businesses in the area.  A copy of the leaflet can be viewed here.  A copy of the feedback form can be viewed here.  

    A public exhibition was held on 17 May 2018.

    A copy of the exhibition boards can be viewed here. 

    We are continuing to work on our proposals prior to the submission of our application. Your feedback is valuable to us, if you have any additional comments on our proposals please contact us as follows:

    Taylor Wimpey Manchester
    1 Lumsdale Road, Stretford
    Manchester
    M32 0UT

    Or email: twmconsultation@taylorwimpey.com

    Community Consultation Line: 0161 864 8961 (Mon – Fri, 9am – 5pm)

    You said, we listened

    We asked to hear your thoughts on the proposals and are grateful to those that took the time to respond and provide comments. 

    We would like to share with you the changes we have made to our plans in response to the feedback you gave us.  Therefore please click here to see an update leaflet. 

    Anticipated Timescales

    Submission of planning application
    		 Late Summer 2018
    Determination of planning application
    		 Autumn/Winter 2018
    Start on site
    		 Early 2019
    First home completed
    		 Spring 2019

    Register your interest

    Whether you are a first time buyer looking to get on the property ladder, wanting to buy a larger home for you and your family or are looking to downsize into a smaller property, we want to hear from you! Please click on the above link to register your interest in a new home.