RBH submits planning application for 55 new homes in Lower Falinge

RBH submits planning application for 55 new homes in Lower Falinge

RBH has submitted a new planning application for 55 new homes in Lower Falinge.

The new homes will replace five existing 1960s blocks of flats, which are proposed for demolition.

The blocks will be replaced with 33 flats and 22 houses, together with a new park and play space which will provide a new 'green heart' at the centre of Lower Falinge.

The detailed planning application shows the full design of the area, including the type of new homes, the appearance of the homes, the construction materials, the overall site layout and the scale of new homes. It also shows the proposed access and parking arrangements, and the landscaping proposals, including the new open public open space and play facilities.

The latest version of the proposals was shown at a community workshop at Lower Falinge Community Base on Thursday 2 August. These built on the ideas from the community fed back after an earlier workshop in April.

Clare Tostevin, RBH Director of Communities, said: “Our proposals will deliver 55 new homes of the highest quality at the heart of Lower Falinge. Residents have told us that they would like to see more family homes with gardens in Rochdale town centre, and our proposals will help us to improve the quality and mix of homes in the area.”