Decision details

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. The Regulations require the register to be updated at least annually. This report now seeks approval for the 2020 update.

The purpose of the register is to provide up-to-date and consistent information on brownfield 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 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.

Approved Option 1 – Publish Part 1 of Oldham’s Brownfield Land Register in line with the Regulations as per the recommendations set out within the report.

Option 1 – Publish Part 1 of Oldham’s Brownfield Land Register in line with the Regulations as per the recommendations [set out within the report].
Option 2 – Not publish an updated Brownfield Land Register as the 2020 SHLAA already contains all brownfield land considered suitable for housing development. This would not comply with the current Regulations.

Option 2 – Not publish an updated Brownfield Land Register as the 2020 SHLAA already contains all brownfield land considered suitable for housing development. This would not comply with the current Regulations.

Local authorities are not required to undertake consultation in relation to sites they propose to include only in Part 1 of the register.

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