Issue - meetings

APPLICATION NUMBER: PA/341467/18

APPLICANT: Mr Sheridan

PROPOSAL:  Erection of 17 houses with vehicular access from Medlock Road

LOCATION:  Land to the rear of the Dog and Partridge PH, Medlock Road, Failsworth, Oldham, M35 9NP

It was MOVED by Councillor Davis and SECONDED by Councillor Hewitt that the application be REFUSED (against Officer recommendations).

On being put to the vote 9 VOTES were cast IN FAVOUR OF REFUSAL and 2 VOTES were cast AGAINST with 0 ABSTENTIONS.

DECISION: that the application be REFUSED contrary to officer’s recommendation for the following reason:

The proposed access to the site would fail to achieve adequate visibility for drivers leaving the site and for users of the adjacent footway on Medlock Road, to the detriment of the safe movement of all road users.  As such, the proposal is contrary to Policies 5 ‘Promoting Accessibility and Sustainable Transport Choices’ and 9 ‘Local Environment’ of the Oldham Joint Core Strategy and Development Management Policies Development Plan Document, since the scheme’s access would not ensure appropriate highway safety and the safety of pedestrians and road users.

NOTES:

1.         That a Ward Councillor and the Applicant attended the meeting and addressed the Committee on this application.

2.         In the event of an appeal against the decision, Cllr Hewitt agreed to represent the Council at any hearing.