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Oldham MDC, Oldham

Oldham Council has a vision for the next phase of regeneration, to create a high-quality town centre, focusing on redefining Oldham's residential and retail offer alongside the transformative projects of SportsTown and Northern Roots. Oldham Council has selected Muse as development partner to redevelop a series of Council owned brownfield sites in the town centre to deliver new homes, improved public realm and the creation of a vibrant centre which reflects Oldham’s distinctive character. The framework outlines the delivery of a new 2-acre linear park alongside the redevelopment of the retail core. Future developments include a new indoor and outdoor market and events space and a revitalised Cultural Quarter, spearheaded by the recent opening of the Old Library as the new Civic Headquarters.

Lead Sponsor

Oldham Council, MUSE, SportsTown Ltd and GMCA

Asset Class

Commercial, Leisure & hospitality, Mixed‑use, Residential
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Sector Focus

Public Realm

Investment Ask

Princes Gate already has GGF investment. Investment is being sought for future phases for all housing and employment sites.

Planning Status

Outline planning permission for 4 key town centre sites: Princes Gate, Civic Centre, Magistrates Court and Leisure Centre.

Start on site: Princes Gate 2026 and town centre completion in 2032.

Key Metrics

-2000 new homes across 4 brownfield sites
-2 acre linear park
-Phase 2 of SportsTown and Northern Roots
-1000 new jobs and £48m in locally delivered social value

Strategic Rationale

Oldham sits within the North East Growth Corridor, one of Greater Manchester’s designated Growth Locations, which covers parts of Bury, Rochdale and Oldham,  Given the complexities in delivery and the long term nature of the project – it is considered an MDC would be the most appropriate route to deliver this transformational flagship development.

 

To strengthen place-based integration, the MDC will interface with existing Oldham strategies and frameworks. This includes aligning MDC objectives with the Town Centre Masterplan, plans for SportsTown and Northern Roots to ensure cohesive development, supporting the Education & Skills Strategy to foster local talent and workforce readiness, and complementing housing delivery programmes to meet community needs.

Development Timeline

Oldham sits within the North East Growth Corridor, one of Greater Manchester’s designated Growth Locations, which covers parts of Bury, Rochdale and Oldham, Given the complexities in delivery and the long term nature of the project – it is considered an MDC would be the most appropriate route to deliver this transformational flagship development.

To strengthen place-based integration, the MDC will interface with existing Oldham strategies and frameworks. This includes aligning MDC objectives with the Town Centre Masterplan, plans for SportsTown and Northern Roots to ensure cohesive development, supporting the Education & Skills Strategy to foster local talent and workforce readiness, and complementing housing delivery programmes to meet community needs.

For More Information

For further information, visit: https://oldhamtownliving.co.uk/