Rochdale, Greater Manchester — A significant step forward has been taken in the ongoing transformation of Rochdale as Rochdale Boroughwide Housing submits an outline planning application for up to 270 new homes in Lower Falinge. The ambitious proposals focus entirely on affordable and social rent housing, addressing the borough's growing need for secure, high-quality accommodation. The plans also involve the demolition of the area's seven remaining blocks of flats, which RBH states have reached the end of their functional lifespan and can no longer sustainably provide safe, warm homes for residents. The planning application encompasses two distinct sites: on land between the top of Spotland Road near Rochdale town centre, and the bottom of Whitworth Road, all in the OL12 postcode area. Despite the removal of the older blocks, the re-development is set to significantly boost the local housing capacity. RBH has stated that the carefully planned mix of modern apartments and...