First look at how retail park site could be transformed into a 'thriving community' with 200 homes, a park and a gym
This is the first look at how a brownfield site near Rochdale railway station could be transformed into a ‘thriving community’ boasting 200 homes, a park and a gym.A leading developer has released two CGI images, giving a glimpse of its vision for vacant land at Central Retail Park - previously home to Wynsors, Focus and MFI.It is the first big scheme to be brought forward under the council’s ‘rail corridor’ masterplan, which aims to build 7,000 homes around the borough’s train stations.The council, which bought the plot for £13.2m in 2018, is now working with ‘social impact developer’ Capital and Centric on plans to regenerate it.Coun John Blundell, cabinet member for regeneration, said: “With millions already invested into Rochdale town