Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Klonowski and Shuttleworth.

There were no items of urgent business received.

There were no declarations of interest received.

There were no public questions received.

The Minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 21^st March 2018 are attached for Members’ approval.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 21^st March 2018 be agreed as a correct record.

APPLICATION NUMBER: PA/340209/17 (Reserved matters)

APPLICANT: Kaberry Building

PROPOSAL: Reserved matters application for 4 .no dwellings (approval of appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) following outline permission for residential development approved under application no. PA/337274/15.

LOCATION:  149A MANCHESTER ROAD, GREENFIELD, OL3 7HJ

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

On being put to the vote 8 VOTES were cast IN FAVOUR OF REFUSAL and 1 VOTE was cast AGAINST, with 1 ABSTENTION.

DECISION: That the application be REFUSED for the following reasons:-

The proposal is overdevelopment of the site that results in:

-          increased overlooking and a loss of privacy to adjacent residents;

-          insufficient amenity space being available for occupiers of the new houses; and,

-          insufficient turning space being provided for large delivery and refuse vehicles to manoeuvre into and around the proposed site.

As such, the proposal is unsustainable development and contrary to:

-          Policy 9 of Oldham's LDF Joint DPD which seeks to protect the amenity of existing and future residents; and,

-          Policy 4 of Oldham’s Joint DPD which seeks to ensure highways safety by requiring appropriate highways safety measures and schemes are implemented as part of development proposals.

NOTES:

1.         An Objector and the Applicant’s agent attended the meeting and addressed the Committee on this application.

APPLICATION NUMBER: PA/340925/17 (Full Planning Permission)

APPLICANT: First Choice Homes, Oldham

PROPOSAL:  1) Demolition of existing dwelling 2) Erection of 11.no dwellings

LOCATION:  49 Higher House Close, Chadderton, OL9 8LW

It was MOVED by Councillor Fielding and SECONDED by Councillor Hewitt that the application be APPROVED.

On being put to the vote, Members voted unanimously IN FAVOUR OF APPROVAL.

DECISION: That the application be GRANTED subject to the conditions as set out in the report.

NOTES:

1.         The Applicant’s agent attended the meeting and addressed the Committee on this application.

APPLICATION NUMBER: PA/340947/17 (Full Planning Permission)

APPLICANT: Mandale Apartments 2 Ltd

PROPOSAL:  Change of use of ground floor retail unit (Use class A1) to form 14 no. residential apartments (Use class C3)

LOCATION:  160 Oldham Road, Failsworth, Manchester, M35 0RA

It was MOVED by Councillor Fielding and SECONDED by Councillor Jacques                                               that the application be APPROVED.

On being put to the vote, Members voted unanimously IN FAVOUR OF APPROVAL.

DECISION: That the application be GRANTED subject to the conditions as set out in the report and as amended in the Late List.

NOTES:

1.         In reaching its decision, the Committee took into consideration the information as set out in the Late List attached at Item 16.

APPLICATION NUMBER: PA/340982/17 (Full Planning Permission)

APPLICANT: Clements Court Properties Ltd

PROPOSAL:  Residential development comprising of 8 no. houses and 2 no. apartments with associated parking

LOCATION:  19-21 Milnrow Road, Shaw, OL2 8AP

It was MOVED by Councillor Gloster and SECONDED by Councillor Hewitt          that the application be APPROVED.

On being put to the vote, Members voted unanimously IN FAVOUR OF APPROVAL.

DECISION: That the application be GRANTED subject to the conditions as set out in the report.

APPLICATION NUMBER: PA/341040/17 (Outline Planning Permission)

APPLICANT: Ms Rothermel

PROPOSAL:  Outline application for 2 no. dwellings with access, appearance, layout and scale to be considered, landscaping reserved.

LOCATION:  Land to the north of Delph Chapel, Delph Lane, DELPH, OL3 5HX

It was MOVED by Councillor Bashforth and SECONDED by Councillor Iqbal          that the application be APPROVED.

On being put to the vote, Members voted unanimously IN FAVOUR OF APPROVAL.

DECISION: That the application be GRANTED subject to the conditions as set out in the report.

NOTES:

1.         An Objector, the Applicant and a Ward Councillor attended the meeting and addressed the Committee on this application.

APPLICATION NUMBER: HH/341083/17 (Full Planning Permission)

APPLICANT: Saddleworth Construction

PROPOSAL:  First floor rear extension

LOCATION:  2 & 3 Brookside Terrace, Delph, Oldham, OL3 5EW

It was MOVED by Councillor Hudson and SECONDED by Councillor Jacques         that the application be APPROVED.

On being put to the vote, Members voted unanimously IN FAVOUR OF APPROVAL.

DECISION: That the application be GRANTED subject to the conditions as set out in the report.

APPLICATION NUMBER: PA/341212/18 (Full Planning Permission)

APPLICANT: Mr Kamaly

PROPOSAL:  Proposed detached dwelling

LOCATION:  Plot 8, Netherfield Close, Woodfield Centre, Oldham OL8 4ET

It was MOVED by Councillor Bashforth and SECONDED by Councillor Ali          that the application be APPROVED.

On being put to the vote, Members voted unanimously IN FAVOUR OF APPROVAL.

DECISION: That the application be GRANTED subject to the conditions as set out in the report.

APPLICATION NUMBER: PA/341320/18 (Full Planning Permission)

APPLICANT: Oldham Council

PROPOSAL:  Change of use for first floor (Use class B1) to Education use (Use class D1)

LOCATION:  Laurel Bank, Kershaw Street, Shaw, OL2 7AJ

It was MOVED by Councillor Bashforth and SECONDED by Councillor Iqbal          that the application be APPROVED.

On being put to the vote, Members voted unanimously IN FAVOUR OF APPROVAL.

DECISION: That the application be GRANTED subject to the conditions as set out in the report.

APPLICATION NUMBER: PA/341390/18 (Removal and Variation of Conditions)

APPLICANT: Anwar & Company Ltd

PROPOSAL:  Removal of Condition 5 restriction of opening hours from PA/023286/88

LOCATION:  Texaco Hollinwood Service Station, 257 Manchester Road, Oldham, OL8 4RH

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

On being put to the vote 9 VOTES were cast IN FAVOUR OF REFUSAL and 0 VOTES were cast AGAINST, with 1 ABSTENTION.

DECISION: That the application be REFUSED for the following reasons:

The nature of additional late night noise, activity and disturbance caused by the extended opening hours at the petrol filling station would be detrimental to the residential amenity of the occupiers of the nearby residential properties on Moorfield Road and Chelbourne Drive. The proposal would therefore be contrary to Policy 9 of Oldham's LDF Joint DPD which seeks to protect the amenity of existing residents.

NOTES:

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

Members gave consideration to the Planning Appeals update.

RESOLVED that the content of the Planning Appeals update report be noted.

RESOLVED that the information related to the submitted planning applications as at 18^th April 2018, as contained in the Late List be noted.