Alongside our partners, Sigma, Countryside and Vistry, we were delighted to welcome Jim McMahon (MP for Oldham and Minister of State for Housing Communities and Local Government), to Hartshead View in Fitton Hill, Oldham.
Mr McMahon met with project partners and a new resident to learn more about the development. The project is delivering 365 much-needed homes on a previously derelict site while supporting Oldham Council’s wider regeneration strategy and goal of delivering 2,000 new homes across the borough.
The scheme includes 45 homes for shared ownership and 77 for social rent through Great Places, alongside 97 build to rent properties for Sigma’s Simple Life brand. The remaining 144 homes are available on the open market, creating a truly mixed-tenure community catering to a wide range of housing needs.
Joined by local ward councillors, Mr McMahon praised the development as a crucial step in revitalising the area and addressing local housing demand. Hartshead View has seen exceptional demand, with open market homes selling at a rate well above Vistry’s regional average, while Great Places and Simple Life are also experiencing high demand.
Nick Gornall, Director of Development at Great Places, said:
The Hartshead View development is a testament to the power of partnerships and the transformative impact of mixed-tenure, multi-phased projects. By working collaboratively with Vistry Group and Sigma Capital Group, we are not only delivering a mix of 122 much-needed affordable homes but also regenerating Fitton Hill and enhancing the existing neighbourhood. This development exemplifies our commitment to creating vibrant, sustainable communities that cater to a diverse range of housing needs.
Jim McMahon, MP for Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton and Minister for Local Government & English Devolution, added:
We know more houses are needed to end the housing crisis, boost living standards, and breath life into communities. This is why the Labour government is abolishing section 21 no-fault evictions, building 1.5 million new homes and reforming the planning framework, while the Labour-led council has developed a brownfield-first approach, starting with the Oldham Town Living Development Framework.
We also know houses are not enough, which is why I prioritised decent homes for local people at the election in July. Through developments like this, Labour is creating the environment for more good-quality family homes, first-time buyer homes, and retirement homes to give local people a stake in the future; while also tackling HMOs and poor quality housing.
