The Town and Country Planning (Brownfield Land
Register) Regulations came into force in April 2017 and require
each local planning authority to prepare and maintain a Brownfield
Land Register. This set a deadline for local authorities to publish
their first register by 31st December 2017 and to ensure this was
updated at least annually. This is our third update to the
Brownfield Land Register and this report seeks approval for this
update.
The purpose of the register is to provide up-to-date and consistent
information on previously developed land that the local authority
considers to be appropriate for residential development. The
register comprises of two parts: Part 1 includes all brownfield
sites considered suitable for residential development and Part 2 is
for sites which have been granted (planning) permission in
principle.
This report explains the process of preparing the Brownfield
Register and sets out the implications for Oldham. As was the case
in 2017 and 2018, it is recommended that no sites are proposed for
permission in principle. Therefore, the Brownfield Register which
is being sought for approval only includes Part 1 sites.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: (All Wards);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 18/10/2019
Decision due: 19 Dec 2019 by Cabinet Member - Communities and Culture
Lead member: Cabinet Member - Communities and Culture
Lead director: Deputy Chief Executive -
Department: People and Place
Contact: Lauren Hargreaves, Planning Officer 3843 Email: lauren.hargreaves@oldham.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Local authorities are not required to
undertake consultation in relation to sites they propose to include
only in Part 1 of the register. Regulation 5(6) does however allow
authorities to carry out procedures (including consultation) as it
sees fit, and must take into account any representations received
within any period it specifies.
Consultees
N/a
Making Representations: n/a
Key Decision Reference: HSG-09-19
Equality Impact Assessment: No, however the Brownfield Land Register forms part of the Evidence Base for the Local Plan, which will be the borough’s planning and development document and reflects community cohesion issues.
Documents to be Considered, and if public or private (If private, with reasons): Brownfield Land Register 2019 (Public)