Hundreds more homes for traffic-plagued village leaves locals fearing the worst

Neighbours who say they've been plagued by traffic problems for years fear they will have further issues now plans for almost 200 more homes have been given the green light. Rochdale's planning committee has approved proposals for 191 'high quality' homes, to be built on the 27-acre site off Heywood Road in Castleton.

"These two cul-de-sacs are very short on space . We can't see how this access works. This will have a real impact on our wellbeing and we don’t feel we are being listened to. How much traffic will go past our houses every single day." The planning committee took into account that all avenues had been explored when it came to access, and decided to approve the application despite the grumblings of objectors present in the room.

In its current state, the site comprises a disused railway siding associated with Castleton North, East and South Junction and is surrounded by woodland as well as bordering Castleton Hawk Golf Club. The committee heard how remnant sections of railway line will be retained with the space between planted with trees, shrubs, grassland and wildflowers. New footpaths and cycleways will also be created through areas of public open space, following the routes of the railway lines.

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