Green light for new homes across the borough

Blueprints for dozens of homes and an extension to improve facilities at a rugby club are among the bids signed off by the town hall this month. Below is a round-up of these notable planning decisions across the borough.Land at Wray Street, InceAn outline application for a housing development – including the demolition of existing commercial buildings – has been given the green light. The location is listed as being the base for Roy Wood Bar Supplies and includes vacant land to the west of Wray Street.Indicative designs show potential for 15 homes with access provided from Manchester Road.Located within an area designated as a flood risk zone, council officers have highlighted that the Environment Agency initially objected to the application.But a flood risk assessment has been submitted by the applicant that has allayed those concerns at this stage.The applicant, former professional wrestler Mr Wood, will need to submit a reserved matters application with exact layout details to progress the plans further.Land at Garrett Hall Farm, TyldesleyProposals for 45 houses, replacing previously approved plans for 42, have been signed off as part of a vast development site.This location has outline planning permission for 600 houses dating back to 2014 with other phases already under construction by several house-building firms.This plot will offer a mix of detached and semi-detached three and four-bedroom properties provided by Redrow Home with access created from Mosley Common Road.