Residents of Tameside town divided over plans to create new retirement community complex
direct to your inboxPlans to create a new ‘communal’ retirement complex in Mossley which would see the demolition of a ‘dilapidated’ warehouse are dividing residents.A developer has applied to Tameside council to create a block of 31 one-bedroom apartments for the over 55s on land off Nield Street and Smith Street.Since being validated on February 4, there have been 21 comments on the proposals, with 17 objections, one ‘neutral comment’ and three people writing in support.According to the application documents, the land is currently an in-filled reservoir which is now derelict scrubland, partly occupied by a dilapidated warehouse.The landowner, Clements Court Properties Ltd, is partnering with registered housing provider Jigsaw Homes on the