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A neighbourhood in Oldham has been turned into an ‘eye-sore’ and a ‘dumping ground’ after a landowner started storing abandoned caravans and rubble on a former green space.

Residents of Arncliffe Rise in Moorside say they feel ‘powerless’ after spending almost a year trying to get action on the site, which they say is attracting anti-social behaviour to the area including suspected arson. The plot of land is privately owned but was previously used informally as a public green and footpath.

The caravans reportedly started appearing after a planning application submitted by the landowner Saddleworth Holdings Ltd was turned down following objections by locals.

The landowner has denied all wrong-doing and claims he has acted ‘lawfully and responsibly’.

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