Dozens of new homes across Tameside will have their fate decided this week.

A new apartment block and a row of terraced houses is the largest scheme tabled with the council’s planning team.

The vacant former children’s play centre in Hyde would be demolished and replaced by a three-storey apartment block containing 15 studios.

A further nine terraced homes, each with three bedrooms, are earmarked for the surrounding empty land on the corner of Syddall Street and Oldham Street.

The developer, Ascot Property Estate LLP, says terraced houses previously stood on this land before it was demolished. Car parking as well as public open space is also included in the proposals.

Four objectors are concerned about the level of noise and disturbance during construction as well as a possible increase in traffic.

A separate application, also in Hyde, would also see new homes built on vacant land located on the southern side of Fawley Avenue. Developer, Armitage GT Ltd, wants to transform what they call derelict land into five ‘market houses’.

View of the 24-home residential development planned for Hyde Credit: Tameside Council/Ascot Property Estate

The site, with a residential area, would see the three-bedroom homes designed in a similar way to the neighbouring homes, planning papers revealed.

The land is less than a mile from Hyde station and there are bus stops within walking distance.

The scheme has attracted a number of objections as well as some letters of support. Those against the proposals believe there are safety concerns regarding increased traffic; that there isn’t enough room on the road for construction vehicles; and the area is already at capacity.

Those supporting the plans believe this could help stop criminals using the land to access their homes and prevent fly-tipping there.

The last housing development up for decision is a new 18-home apartment block in Stalybridge.

The site off Quarry Street, just next door to Trinity School, would see all 18 one-bedroom flats available for affordable rates (up to 80 per cent of market value). The applicant, Jigsaw Homes, would own and manage the flats when work is completed.

Only a small number of objections have been submitted to the council in relation to the Stalybridge plan. Nine concerned locals fear this could increase traffic problems during school pick-up times, detract from the beauty of Gorse Hall Park and impact on the character of the area.

All three of the applications are to be decided by Tameside Council’s planning panel, who meet in Droylsden’s Guardsman Tony Downes House on Wednesday, April 16. All of the proposals have been recommended for approval by planning officers.