Agenda and minutes

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Items
No. Item

1.

Apologies For Absence

Minutes:

There were no apologies for absence received.

 

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 icon PDF 125 KB

The Minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 19th September 2018 are attached for Members’ approval.

Minutes:

RESOLVED that the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 19th September 2018 be approved as a correct record.

 

6.

Planning Application PA/340929/17 318 Oldham Road Royton OL2 5AS pdf icon PDF 487 KB

Change of use from office to 9 bed HMO (sui generis)

Minutes:

APPLICATION NUMBER: PA/340929/17

 

APPLICANT: Hunter Capital

 

PROPOSAL:  Change of use from office to 9 bed HMO (sui generis)

 

LOCATION:  318 Oldham Road, Royton, OL2 5AS

 

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

 

On being put to the vote 8 VOTES were cast IN FAVOUR OF REFUSAL and 6 VOTES were cast AGAINST with 0 ABSTENTIONS.

 

DECISION: That the application be minded to REFUSED contrary to officers’ recommendation for the following reason:

 

The proposed development would result in the loss of an office use. DPD Policy 14 promotes the retention of employment generating uses within established premises, unless it is clearly demonstrated that it is no longer appropriate or viable to continue the existing use.  The applicant has failed to demonstrate that it is no longer appropriate or viable to continue the premises being used for business use.  In addition, the applicant has failed to provide any mitigation measures which would outweigh the loss of the site and support Oldham’s economy.  As such, the development is contrary to DPD Policy 14 of the Oldham Local Development Framework Development Plan Document - Joint Core Strategy and Development Management Policies.

 

NOTES:

 

That an Objector and the Applicant attended the meeting and addressed the Committee on this application.

 

7.

Planning Application PA/341172/17 Yew Tree Community School, Alcester Street, Chadderton OL9 8LD pdf icon PDF 431 KB

Retrospective application for the construction of an artificial surface - multi use games area (MUGA) and associated fencing on an area of the school playing field.

Minutes:

APPLICATION NUMBER: PA/341172/17

 

APPLICANT: Yew Tree School

 

PROPOSAL:  Retrospective application for the construction of an artificial surface - multi use games area (MUGA) and associated fencing on an area of the school playing field.

 

LOCATION:  Yew Tree Community School, Alcester Street, Chadderton, OL9 8LD

 

It was MOVED by Councillor Brownridge and SECONDED by Councillor Qumer that the application be APPROVED.

 

On being put to the vote, the Committee voted UNANIMOUSLY IN FAVOUR OF APPROVAL.

 

DECISION: That the application be GRANTED subject to the conditions as outlined in the report and the replacement to Condition 3 with the following:

 

For a temporary period of 12 months from the date of this permission the use hereby approved shall not operate outside of the following hours:

 

0800 Hours – 1900 Hours (Monday to Friday)

0900 Hours – 1300 hours (Saturdays)

1000 Hours – 1300 Hours (Sundays and Bank and Public Holidays)

 

Following the expiration of the 12 month period specified above, the permitted use shall thereafter be limited to use by pupils of Yew Tree Community School between the following hours:

 

0745 Hours – 1730 Hours (Monday to Friday)

 

Reason – The permission for a limited period will allow the Local Planning Authority to assess the impact of the use on the local area.

 

NOTES:

 

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

 

At this point of the proceedings Councillor Hewitt left the meeting and took no part in the discussion or vote thereon.

8.

Planning Application PA/341711/18 Harrop Court Mill, Harop Court Road, Diggle OL3 5LL pdf icon PDF 414 KB

Demolition of existing mill complex and erection of 13no. new residential properties including associated site works. Access and layout to be considered all other matters reserved.

Minutes:

APPLICATION NUMBER: PA/341711/18

 

APPLICANT: Roundhay Properties Ltd.

 

PROPOSAL:  Demolition of existing mill complex and erection of 13no. new residential properties including associated site works. Access and layout to be considered all other matters reserved.

 

LOCATION:  Harrop Court Mill, Harrop Court Road, Diggle, OL3 5LL

 

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

 

On being put to the vote 12 VOTES were cast IN FAVOUR OF APPROVAL and 1 VOTES were cast AGAINST with 0 ABSTENTIONS.

 

DECISION: That the application be GRANTED subject to the conditions in the report and to completion of a Section 106 legal agreement in respect of a contribution of £113,694.36 towards the provision or improvement of existing public open space, specifically improvements to play, footpath, pond and woodland infrastructure at Ward Lane and the Head of Planning & Development Management be authorised to issue the decision upon satisfactory completion of the legal agreement.

 

NOTES:

 

That an Objector and the Applicant attended the meeting and addressed the Committee on this application.

 

9.

Planning Application PA/341850/18 Saint Thomas Church, Church Street, Delph, Oldham OL3 5DR pdf icon PDF 360 KB

1) Erection of 37 no. residential dwellings with parking and landscaping 2) Associated public open space 3) Associated works

Minutes:

APPLICATION NUMBER: PA/341850/18

 

APPLICANT: Parochial Church Council of St Thomas, Friarmere

 

PROPOSAL:  1) Demolition of existing single storey (ecclesiastical) west porch and construction of new single storey extension to provide entrance porch, Vicar's Vestry, and WC accommodation 2) Construction of new entrance doorway and DDA compliant

 

LOCATION:  Saint Thomas Church, Church Street, Delph, Oldham, OL3 5DR

 

 

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

 

On being put to the vote, the Committee voted UNANIMOUSLY IN FAVOUR OF APPROVAL.

 

 

DECISION: That the application be GRANTED subject to the conditions in the report and the completion of a Section 106 obligation to secure a contribution of £900 to be used for 3 oak trees to be planted on Council owned sites in Delph, and the Head of Planning and Development Management be authorised to issue the decision on completion of the obligation.

 

10.

Appeals pdf icon PDF 32 KB

Appeals

Minutes:

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