An application was submitted last year to build two detached houses and six semi-detached houses on land at Arncliffe Rise, Moorside.
Dozens of comments were submitted by members of the public who objected to the proposal, citing issues over a loss of privacy to existing residents, an increase in traffic and the homes not being in keeping with the area.
Now, the plans have been formally turned down by Oldham Council.
The homes would have been developed on an area of land surrounded by Arncliffe Rise which is vacant.
An application report prepared by a council planning officer mentions that previous proposals have been submitted to develop on the land but have been turned down.
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This in large part is due to the land being identified as amenity green space by the council, which are public open spaces designed to improve the appearance of an environment and improve the well-being of local residents.
One resident who commented said the land had been left vacant since the houses in the area were built and that building houses on this space would “spoil the open aspect of the area”.
The officer also said the design and layout of the homes “would represent a poor form of development, out of character with the surrounding area, and detrimental to the street scene”.
Residents also raised concerns that developing new homes would “significantly increase” traffic in the area, with many adding that they felt parking was already an existing issue.
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The Highways Engineer raised issues with two garages which would be accessed directly from the road and fencing causing poor visibility for pedestrians and objected to the plans.
Some comments supporting the application, with most suggesting that building homes on the site would make for efficient use of the land.
Despite this, the planning officer recommended the plans be refused on the grounds of the land being designated as amenity green space, the houses being out of character with the area and highway safety concerns.
