Plans in for redevelopment of 189-year-old Greenfield mill
Site owner the Tanner family has applied to Oldham Council to convert the stone-built Waterside Mill into 59 apartments by adding a fourth floor, also building 29 houses on the surrounding one-acre site.
Originally erected as a cotton mule spinning mill in 1836, the site has in more recent years been converted into a multi-let business estate. Its conversion would see all 95 properties offered to over-55s.
Planning consultant Chorlton Planning stated that that decision “allows families to ‘move up the property ladder’ by freeing up larger homes at the top which in turn will free up less expensive properties lower down the chain that will be suitable for younger people”.
Waterside Mill is on the edge of Greenfield village, in the foothills of the Peak District, a short walk from Dovestone reservoir, a popular tourist beauty spot.
A mix of one- and two-bed apartments, along with duplex units on the mill’s north wing’s upper levels would be offered.
An existing office building would be converted into residents’ use, potentially in the form of a lounge or gym.
Demolition of some existing substandard quality buildings to the north and south of the mill will be required.
The hybrid application also includes an outline plan for the creation of an employment area, with indicative plans showing a 10,000 sq ft space, with car parking.
Though the mill currently stands at three storeys, plans would replace the disused fourth floor, which was damaged in a fire in 1966.
The scheme would be sensitively designed to match the existing mill buildings. Credit: via planning documents
Resident car parking has been proposed for 215 vehicles.
Consultants advising on the application include architect CJ Partnership, Elton Ecology, SCP Traffic Engineers, Adapt Heritage, and Lally Tree Management.
To view the hybrid application, use the planning reference OUT/352888/24 on Oldham Council’s planning portal.
As always, the most tasteful renders in PNW articles are accompanied by an ‘over 55’s’ line!
Looks lovely & given the station – particularly once TRU completed – imagine Greenfield will be on the up & up
By Anonymous
Looks like a nice development but why is it only for over 55s? Not sure there is a need for 215 car parking spaces.
By Resident
This is brilliant, thoughtful architecture and landscaping. Alot of parking tho, seems excessive. Good to see the approach tho overall.
By Dan
Where does this leave the Waterside cottages? 🤔
By Jennifer