After almost 15 years of staring at rubble, residents in Derker are about to see their neighbourhood transformed.

Plans to build seven new homes on vacant land in Oldham has been approved ... and off-site parking, while the houses will be made up of three semi-detached units and one detached dwelling.

Rent in Oldham rose 13% over the past year ... A detached housed cost £1,160 to rent per month A semi-detached cost £882 per month A terraced house was £779 per month And a flat or maisonette ...