Muse, in partnership with Oldham Council in the UK, has submitted a series of planning applications aimed at revitalising Oldham Town Centre.
This initiative is a component of the Oldham Town Living regeneration programme, which seeks to deliver new homes, enhanced public areas, and spaces for working and leisure.
The regeneration proposals encompass six strategic locations in the town centre: Prince’s Gate, the former Magistrate’s Court, Manchester Chambers, the Leisure Centre, the Civic Centre, and Civic Tower.
The design of the plans was influenced by extensive community engagement, including a seven-week consultation in mid-2024 and further public discussions in February of this year.
The feedback from these sessions has reportedly been instrumental in shaping the proposals, ensuring they align with the community’s aspirations for accessibility, quality, and safety.
The submission of these applications marks a step forward in the collaboration between Muse and Oldham Council, to revitalise underutilised areas of the town centre.
The approval of these plans will catalyse the redevelopment of nearly ten hectares of land and is expected to result in the construction of up to 2,000 new homes over the next 15 years.
Muse senior development manager Alex Vogel said: “The submission of these applications represents a major step forward for Oldham. We’ve worked closely with Oldham Council and the community to shape plans that are inclusive, distinctive and rooted in place.
“It’s a long-term commitment to unlocking the town centre’s full potential and creating places that work for everyone. We’re excited to now move into the next phase of the project.”
Oldham Council leader and councillor Arooj Shah said: “This is an exciting moment for Oldham. These applications reflect the ambition and belief we have in our town and its future.
“We’ve taken the time to listen, to understand what people want from their town centre – and these plans are built on that conversation.
“This is about creating a place that people can feel proud of – where families can put down roots, businesses can thrive, and everyone feels welcome.”
Earlier this month, Muse also initiated public engagement for the £500m ($646m) regeneration of Wythenshawe Town Centre in England, in collaboration with Manchester City Council.
