Godley Green Garden Village Housing Plan Faces Review

0:00On March 3rd, a controversial plan for 2,150 homes at Guiley Green Garden Village in Hyde's countryside faces another review. The scheme was rejected by Tameside Council's Planning Panel in January after members got confused about the details they were voting on. It includes homes split by Guiley Brook, with centers offering retail, commercial and community spaces, plus green areas and play spots. The project got outlined approval back in November 2023, but changes from developer MAD Partnership brought it back for a full check. MAD, teaming up with Barat Redrow, Homes England and Lloyd's Banking Group alongside the Council, pledged nearly 29 million pounds for. Local upgrades like roads, a primary school, health care, and possibly a bridge linking the sites. Counselors struggled with unclear options in the funding deal, known as Section 106 contributions, leading to the refusal of mid pushback from. Local campaigners, tensions ran high at the droids in meeting, where objectors watched

1:04from the public gallery. MAD lodged a formal complaint, pointing to procedural errors and breaches of council rules. Planning officers didn't step in the clarify, and no deferral was suggested. After getting legal advice from King's Council, the council confirmed the failings and called for a fresh look. The application heads back to the panel on March 18th, keeping hopes alive for this major housing push. The application heads back to the panel on March 18th, keeping hopes alive for this major