Decision details

Land at Ashbrook Road, Springhead [Saddleworth West and Lees]

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

The purpose of the report is to consider the options available to the Council following the completion of a statutory advertising exercise regarding the Council's intention to dispose of land at Ashbrook Road, Springhead which is currently identified as potentially forming Public Open Space (POS).

Decision:

RESOLVED - That the Council;
- Confirms that the subject asset is declared surplus to the Council's operational requirements.
- Continues to progress a disposal of the subject land to Russell Homes in accordance with the previous resolution from the Council (ModernGov.2977).

Reasons for the decision:

Option 1 - Not to sell the land.
Option 2 - Continue to progress the agreement with Russell Homes.

Alternative options considered:

Option 1 - Not to sell the land.

Other reasons / organisations consulted

The Council have advertised the loss of POS.

Contact: Mark Prestwich, Development Officer 0161 770 1660, Email: mark.prestwich@oldham.gov.uk Email: Mark.Prestwich@oldham.gov.uk.

Publication date: 11/01/2018

Date of decision: 11/01/2018

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