A mansion once owned by Coronation Street star Julie Goodyear has become the centre of a dispute over false claims it would house immigrants. The property, Primrose Hill Farm near Rochdale, was sold by the actress in 2025 for £1.5 million.
Protesters waving Union flags have gathered at the site in recent weeks, alleging plans to convert it into a house of multiple occupation (HMO) for immigrants. However, Rochdale Council has confirmed no such plans have been submitted.
Building work began without planning permission, prompting a temporary stop notice from the council. A building control application for a 15-bed HMO was submitted in October 2025 but was later amended to a bed and breakfast, and then to 10 two-bedroom apartments. None of these applications were deemed valid due to insufficient detail.
Local councillor Paul O'Neill urged an end to disinformation, stating: 'There is no planning permission for this property.' The council's enforcement team is monitoring the site to ensure compliance with the stop notice.
