An iconic former cotton mill in Oldham that has helped provide jobs for the local community for more than a century could soon be getting a modern extension. The car park of Gorse Mill in Chadderton is due to be transformed into 10 new warehouses.

The application by Peter Kashem of Cascade Holdings Limited was approved by Oldham councillors at a planning meeting on Wednesday, August 13.

The plans were resubmitted to the council after previous planning permission from 2021 expired following three years of no development. Now it is hoped building will commence on the site, bringing new jobs and businesses to the ‘underused’ parking area.

Councillor Josh Charters said: “This will bring jobs and opportunity to Chadderton, so it’s a welcome development in the town.”

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