Oldham Council and Langtree partnership to create 760 jobs at ‘key gateway’

Oldham Council and developer Langtree are set to generate hundreds of employment opportunities by bringing forward the Hollinwood Junction project.

The masterplan for the transformation of the derelict 30-acre site will include retail space, leisure amenities and 150 family homes, with construction expenditure estimated to be £30m.

The scheme will create 100 direct jobs during the build phase and 20 in the local supply chain. In total, up to 760 gross operational jobs are forecast to be created.

The project will also see the removal of the large redundant gas holder on Albert Street. Negotiations with National Grid, its owner, are nearing completion.

Langtree development director Neal Biddle said: “We will shortly submit our first planning application and a deal with an occupier is very near completion.

“This is a key gateway to Oldham town centre benefitting from direct access to the M60 and is a key employment site for the Borough.”

He added: “Occupier interest is strong and we expect to be announcing our first deal before the end of summer.”

Oldham Council Leader Cllr Jean Stretton commented: “I’m delighted to take forward our development partnership with Langtree.

“Not only will it finally bring about the regeneration of the site on Albert Street and adjoining sites, it will also generate vital revenue from the New Homes Bonus, business rates and council tax that we can invest in local services and provide much-needed new family homes as well as jobs for local people.”

She continued: “This site has long had great development potential with great transport links which could make it a regionally important employment zone at a major gateway. It’s exciting to now be getting on with the job.”

A planning application for the development’s infrastructure and first plots will be submitted before the end of the year, following consultation with residents and businesses.

If approved, work would begin on site early in the new year.

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