50 homes to be built in spite of objections
MORE than 50 new homes will be built, despite objections from residents.
Tameside council’s planning committee approved four separate applications for houses and flats throughout the borough – in Ashton, Hyde and Stalybridge.
Now 24 apartments will be built on the site of the former Conservative Social Club on Vernon Street in Ashton, and another 24 flats on the site of the former Frames Snooker Club on Mount Street in Hyde. Five new houses will be built on land off Mottram Road in Stalybridge, and nine garages will be demolished to be replaced with two houses on Primrose Crescent in Hyde.
Council papers stated eight people objected against the Primrose Crescent plans, saying views would be obscured and asbestos removal could be dangerous. But officers recommended the development for approval – and were backed by councillors. Their report stated: “Without impinging unduly on any existing amenities, it is considered that the proposed development would not result in a cramped built environment but rather provide new dwellings that are well integrated with neighbours and constitutes a sustainable development.”
Four residents – and councillors Liam Billington and Clive Patrick – objected to the five-home development on Mottram Road.
Concerns about the site being too small for the homes were raised, as well as fears over flooding. But councillors gave the plan the green light.
The former Frames Snooker Club in Hyde will be demolished and replaced with 24 two-bedroom apartments by Armitage Construction. A single objection was received, with concerns raised over the look of the new building.
“The design of the proposed replacement building is considered not to be of sufficient quality to reflect the character of the existing buildings on the site or the character of the surrounding area,” it stated.
But officers said: “The amended proposed development is considered to be of a design quality that would outweigh the harm resulting from the loss of the existing traditional building on the site.”
Olive Property Construction North Limited had applied to amend their plans and design for 24 apartments in a three-storey block on the site of the former Conservative Club on Vernon Street.
Despite one letter of objection, it was approved and construction can now begin.