£28m Oldham Homes Scheme Targets Higher Energy Performance

Construction has started on 75 affordable homes at Oldham’s Prince’s Gate development, with the project targeting energy performance 75% better than current Building Regulations.

Construction is already underway on Prince’s Gate to create 75 affordable homes. This ambition reflects a shared commitment to delivering sustainable, high-quality homes that are fit for the future by Muse, working in partnership with Oldham Council on the £28m first phase with Willmott Dixon appointed as lead contractor.

Phase 1 (Block C) of Prince’s Gate will see the homes set over six levels located on the former Prince Street carpark.

Work & training

Willmott Dixon and its supply chain partners will support Oldham residents facing barriers to employment, helping them develop work-ready skills, gain industry experience and secure sustainable employment.

The company will also work with Oldham students, offering work experience and T Level industry placements and will support local Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise organisations (VCSEs).

Phase 1 is scheduled for completion in summer 2028.

Oldham love

Anthony Dillon, the managing director for Willmott Dixon in the North, said: “As an Oldham-based business, we are proud to continue helping to shape Oldham Town Centre and play our part in the town’s future in partnership with Muse and Oldham Council.

“We share Muse and Oldham Council’s passion for ensuring this landmark project will create opportunities for Oldham people. With work now underway, we’re looking forward to working with our local supply chain partners on this transformational project.”

Community improvement

Alex Vogel, Senior Development Manager at Muse, said: “Prince’s Gate is set to become a key new gateway into the town centre and an integral part of Oldham’s town centre regeneration. Working with highly experienced and locally based private sector partners like Willmott Dixon is a fantastic example of the way that the partnership is trying to enable local residents and businesses to play an active role in improving their community.”

Meeting the needs of people

Emma Barton, Deputy Chief Executive (Place) of Oldham Council, said: “Delivering high-quality new homes in this location will help us to meet the needs of people in Oldham and create a future for Oldham that we can all be proud to share.”

More to bid on

Prince’s Gate adds to Willmott Dixon’s growing track record of building homes in the hearts of towns and cities. The company is on site delivering 81 net-zero homes at Station Gardens in Rochdale; 82 homes at the £24m Hough Top scheme in Leeds and was recently appointed to deliver The Stage in Luton, a £114m town centre regeneration scheme creating 292 apartments.

In Oldham itself, the company delivered the award-winning £63m Spindles Town Square redevelopment and recently completed the £13.1m Welcome Building and Forestry Skills Centre at Northern Roots, again in partnership with Oldham Council.

Picture: A CGI generated image of Prince’s Gate in Oldham where the development partners aim to go better than the current Future Homes Standard by 75%.