Lower Falinge

We’re applying to build up to 270 new homes across two sites in Lower Falinge. By providing a different mix of homes including apartments and family homes, these new homes could increase the number of bed spaces in the community by over 300.

We are seeking “outline” planning approval for the redevelopment, which means the application will ask to agree the principle of building the homes. If the application is approved, we’ll need to submit a second application, called a “reserved matters” application, to agree all of the detail.

The application also shows where new landscaping, public open spaces, improved streets, and new walking routes to create a greener, better-connected neighbourhood could be introduced.

The application also asks for permission to demolish seven current blocks which are at the end of their life and can no longer provide safe and warm homes. These are Newstead, Ollerton, Quinton, Romsey, Ullesthorpe, Vaynor, and Zedburgh.

Rochdale Borough Council will now review the planning application. This process is expected to take approximately three months, although it could take longer.

You can share any comments you might have with the Council. We'll let you know how to do this as soon as the Council has published our application.

Once we have a decision from the Council, we will let the community know straight away.

If we’re granted planning permission, the first thing we would do would be to complete the demolition of Newstead, Ollerton, Quinton, Romsey, Ullesthorpe, Vaynor, and Zedburgh. We would aim to do this within 12 months. We will provide more information about this before any work starts.

Alongside this, we would develop our second, more detailed planning application. This is called a “reserved matters” application. It would include more detailed plans and information about the new homes we hope to build – including things like the exact type and mix of homes.

If things go to plan, we hope to start building the new homes in autumn 2028. We would start on the Sheriff Street area site first.

As we go into the detail, on the next stage, you will have more opportunities to continue to help us shape:

• Landscaping and local environment
• Public spaces
• Walking and cycling routes
• Play areas
• Detailed housing designs

Together we can create a Lower Falinge with high-quality homes, attractive green spaces, lower energy bills, improved air quality, and a more sustainable future for current and future generations.