Decision details

Appointment of Systra to undertake local assessment of strategic allocations proposed as part of Greater Manchester's Plan for Homes, Jobs and the Environment

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Communities and Culture

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

The purpose of this report is to seek delegated approval to commission Systra, via TfGM, to undertake locality assessments of the strategic allocations proposed as part of Greater Manchester's Plan for Homes, Jobs and the Environment (GMSF).

Decision:

RESOLVED - That: Appoint Systra, via TfGM, to undertake locality assessments of the strategic allocations proposed as part of Greater Manchester's Plan for Homes, Jobs and the Environment (GMSF).

Reasons for the decision:

Option 1 - Appoint Unity to carry out the additional work required with Systra conducting a review to ensure consistency in approach.
Option 2 - Developers carry out the additional work required, where they are in a position to do so, with Systra conducting a revuew to ensure consistency in approach.
Option 3 - Approach Systra to carry out the addiitonal work, liaising with Unity, IBI Group and the council as appropriate.

Alternative options considered:

Options 1 and 2 were rejected.

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Legal, finance and procurement were consulted in the preparation of the report.

Contact: Elizabeth Dryden-Stuart, Team Leader (Interim) Email: elizabeth.dryden-stuart@oldham.gov.uk / x.1672 Email: elizabeth.dryden-stuart@oldham.gov.uk.

Publication date: 19/12/2019

Date of decision: 03/12/2019

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