A 100-strong protest erupted on the former residence of a Coronation Road star over the weekend amid issues the property is perhaps transformed into an HMO to deal with unlawful migrants.
The £1.5million mansion which used to belong to actress Julie Goodyear was put available on the market in Heywood, Larger Manchester, in 2024 after she acquired a dementia analysis.
Ms Goodyear, now 83, performed Guess Lynch on the enduring cleaning soap opera for over 25 years.
Her former residence spans 15 acres and contains 4 bedrooms, a gated cobblestone entrance, 16 stables, and a considerable barn.
Planning purposes for the positioning have undergone a number of modifications since early 2025.
Preliminary proposals sought to rework all the property, together with its out-buildings, into a big HMO (home in a number of occupation).
These plans have been subsequently amended to a 15-bedroom mattress and breakfast scheme.
However the newest utility, submitted final month, proposes changing the stables into 10 two-bedroom flats and the barn right into a three-bedroom dwelling.
Ms Goodyear, now 83, portrayed the enduring character Guess Lynch on the cleaning soap opera for over 25 years
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Locals have grown suspicious after development and demolition exercise started on the website with out planning approval.
Protesters arrived carrying indicators and St George’s flags – and encountered each cops and personal safety personnel upon their arrival.
Jamie Thomason, 47, who led the demonstration, advised The Oldham Instances: “We’re right here as a result of we’re not having an HMO stuffed with unlawful immigrants working round.
“It is simply going to be completely horrible having that within the neighbourhood and I’m not ready to let it occur, not an opportunity.
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‘We’re not having an HMO stuffed with unlawful immigrants,’ one native resident fumed
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“I will do no matter I can to cease it. We’ll protest exterior each week if we’ve to,” he added.
Regardless of the native fury, no proof exists inside the submitted plans indicating who would occupy the properties ought to they obtain approval.
Rochdale Council has insisted that the present proposals are “not for an HMO”.
A council spokesman confirmed consciousness of constructing work on the location and stated officers had made common visits trying to halt the untimely development.
Rochdale Council has insisted that the present proposals are ‘not for an HMO’
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The insider famous that Ms Goodyear had devoted years to creating her “dream residence” and had furnished it in “Guess Lynch-style”.
The property’s future stays unsure as planning selections are awaited and neighborhood opposition continues to mount.
As of August 2025, there are 9 resorts at present being utilized by the House Workplace to deal with unlawful migrants throughout Larger Manchester.
