Agenda and minutes

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 6th June, 2018 6.00 pm

Venue: Crompton Suite, Civic Centre, Oldham, West Street, Oldham, OL1 1NL. View directions

Contact: Kaidy McCann

Items
No.	Item
1.	Apologies For Absence Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Ball and Councilor Davis.
2.	Urgent Business Urgent business, if any, introduced by the Chair Minutes: There were no items of urgent business received.
3.	Declarations of Interest To Receive Declarations of Interest in any Contract or matter to be discussed at the meeting. Minutes: There were no declarations of interest received.
4.	Public Question Time To receive Questions from the Public, in accordance with the Council’s Constitution. Minutes: There were no public questions received.
5.	Minutes of Previous Meeting PDF 223 KB The Minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 18^th April 2018 are attached for Members’ approval. Minutes: RESOLVED that the minutes of the Planning Committee held on 18^th April 2018 be approved as a correct record.
6.	PA/340670/17 - Gordon Street, Chadderton, Oldham PDF 328 KB View the background to item 6. Outline application for an erection of a warehouse (class B8). Access, Appearance, Layout and Scale to be considered. Landscaping is reserved. Minutes: APPLICATION NUMBER: PA/340670/17 APPLICANT: Cascade Electrolite Ltd PROPOSAL: Outline application for an erection of a warehouse (class B8). Access, Appearance, Layout and Scale to be considered. Landscaping is reserved. LOCATION: Gordon Street, Chadderton, Oldham It was MOVED by Councillor Bashforth 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..
7.	PA/341119/17 - 87-89 Yorkshire Street, Oldham, OL1 3ST PDF 369 KB View the background to item 7. Change of use of first and second floor from a night club (Sui Generis) and pub (A4 Drinking establishments) to 12 no. apartments (C3 Use Class) and self-storage units (B8 Storage or distribution) Minutes: APPLICATION NUMBER: PA/341119/17 APPLICANT: Samrum investments Ltd PROPOSAL: Change of use of first and second floor from a night club (Sui Generis) and pub (A4 Drinking establishments) to 12 no. apartments (C3 Use Class) and self-storage units (B8 Storage or distribution) LOCATION: 87-89 Yorkshire Street, Oldham, OL1 3ST It was MOVED by Councillor Qumer and SECONDED by Councillor Hudson that the application be DEFERRED. On being put to the vote 9 VOTES were cast IN FAVOUR OF DEFERRAL and 2 VOTES were cast AGAINST with 0 ABSTENTIONS. DECISION: That the application be DEFERRED. NOTES: 1. That the Applicant attended the meeting and addressed the Committee on this application. 2. In reaching its decision, the Committee took into consideration the information as set out in the Late List attached at Item 13.
8.	PA/341172/17 - Yew Tree Community School, Alcester Street, Chadderton, OL9 8LD PDF 350 KB View the background to item 8. 1) Construction of an artificial surface - multi use games area (MUGA) 2) Associated fencing on an area of the school playing field 3) Increase the sporting provision, outdoor education facility and community use. Minutes: APPLICATION NUMBER: PA/341172/17 APPLICANT: Yew Tree School PROPOSAL: 1) Construction of an artificial surface - multi use games area (MUGA) 2) Associated fencing on an area of the school playing field 3) Increase the sporting provision, outdoor education facility and community use. LOCATION: Yew Tree Community School, Alcester Street, Chadderton, OL9 8LD It was MOVED by Councillor Brownridge and SECONDED by Councillor Harkness that the application be DEFERRED. On being put to the vote, Members voted unanimously IN FVOUR OF DEFERRAL. DECISION: That the application be DEFERRED. NOTES: 1. That an Objector and the Applicant and Ward Councillor attended the meeting and addressed the Committee on this application. 2. In reaching its decision, the Committee took into consideration the information as set out in the Late List attached at Item 13.
9.	PA/341270/18 - Land of Royley, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5DY PDF 473 KB View the background to item 9. Erection of 12 no. dwelling houses and 8 no. apartments Minutes: APPLICATION NUMBER: PA/341270/18 APPLICANT: J Walker Homes Ltd PROPOSAL: Erection of 12 no. dwellinghouses and 8 no. apartments LOCATION: Land of Royley, Royton, Oldham, OL2 5DY It was MOVED by Councillor Bashforth and SECONDED by Councillor Hewitt that the application be APPROVED. On being put to the vote, Member voted unanimously IN FAVOUR OF APPROVAL. DECISION: That the application be GRANTED subject to the conditions as set out in the report.
10.	PA/341486/18 - 73 Market Street, Shaw, OL2 8NP PDF 275 KB View the background to item 10. Change of use from retail (Use class A1) to restaurant (Use class A3) and hot food takeaway (Use class A5) together with associated external mechanical extract ducting; infilling opening to existing single storey rear addition Minutes: APPLICATION NUMBER: PA/341486/18 APPLICANT: Mr Pilkington PROPOSAL: Change of use from retail (Use class A1) to restaurant (Use class A3) and hot food takeaway (Use class A5) together with associated external mechanical extract ducting; infilling opening to existing single storey rear addition LOCATION: 73 Market Street, Shaw, OL2 8NP It was MOVED by Councillor Qumer and SECONDED by Councillor Hudson that the application be APPROVED. On being put to the vote 9 VOTES were cast IN FAVOUR OF APPROVAL and 2 VOTES were cast AGAINST with 0 ABSTENTIONS. DECISION: That the application be GRANTED subject to the conditions as set out in the report. NOTES: 1. That the Applicant and a Ward Councillor attended the meeting and addressed the Committee on this application.
11.	AD/341557/18 - Land at junction of Wildmoor Avenue and Lees New Road, Oldham, OL4 5PJ PDF 342 KB View the background to item 11. A "gateway feature" to identify the entry point of Holts Village Minutes: APPLICATION NUMBER: AD/341557/18 APPLICANT: FCHO PROPOSAL: A "gateway feature" to identify the entry point of Holts Village. LOCATION: Land at junction of Wildmoor Avenue and Lees New Road, Oldham, OL4 5PJ It was MOVED by Councillor Bashforth and SECONDED by Councillor Hudson 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 for the following reasons: The proposed advertisement, by virtue of its scale, design, and siting on a prominent, open, landscaped area represents an intrusive feature which is detrimental to the amenity of the area and contrary to the objectives of Policies 9 and 20 of the Oldham Joint Core Strategy and Development Management Policies Development Plan Document. NOTES: 1. That an Objector, the Applicant and a Ward Councillor attended the meeting and addressed the Committee on this application.
12.	Appeals PDF 1 MB View the background to item 12. Appeals Minutes: RESOLVED that the content of the Planning Appeals update report be noted.
13.	Late List PDF 202 KB View the background to item 13. Late List - Planning Committee- 6th June 2018 Minutes: RESOLVED that the information related to the submitted planning applications as at 6^th June 2018, as contained in the Late List, be noted.