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Hundreds of new homes are set to be built on the Littleborough countryside near a popular beauty spot.

The plan for 309 houses right next to Hollingworth Lake has been recommended for approval by town hall officers. The giant scheme has long been earmarked for land next to the tourist hotspot in the Rochdalian town.

Now its fate will be decided at next week’s planning committee meeting on November 27. Bloor Homes sparked controversy locally with their desire to build land to the west of Hollingworth Road, as well as a replacement car park off Rakewood Road.

Alongside the homes and the replacement car park for Hollingworth Lake Country Park, a new park and a tree-lined ‘green corridor’ linking Rochdale Canal to Hollingworth Lake with a circular footpath network are als

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