Decision details

To approve and publish the Oldham Mills Strategy (including the Landscape Overview). This will allow the council to use up to date evidence to inform the Local Plan review and publishing this evidence will assist in frontloading consultation and will allow applicants and other people to make use of the strategy.

RESOLVED - That:
To approve and publish the Oldham Mills Strategy (including the Landscape Overview). This will allow the council to use up to date evidence to inform the Local Plan review and publishing this evidence will assist in frontloading consultation and will allow applicants and other people to also make use of the strategy.

Option 1 - To approve and publish the Oldham Mills Strategy (including the Landscape Overview). This will allow the council to use up to date evidence to inform the Local Plan review and publishing this evidence will assist in frontloading consultation and will allow applicants and other people to also make use of the strategy.
Option 2 - To not approve and publish the Oldham Mills Strategy (including the Landscape Overview). This will mean that the Local Plan is not supported by up-to-date evidence which helps set a positive strategy for heritage in line with National Planning Policy (NPPF).

To not approve and publish the Oldham Mills Strategy (including the Landscape Overview). This will mean that the Local Plan is not supported by up-to-date evidence which helps set a positive strategy for heritage in line with National Planning Policy (NPPF).

Targeted consultation took place as part of the preparation of the mills strategy. The Mills Strategy will form part of future Local Plan consultations.