Decision details

Pearly Bank S106

Decision Maker: Director of Environment

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

To seek approval for the allocation of resources secured through Section 106 planning obligations to
fund improvements to the play space at Pearly bank including new spinning disc and barkpit,
refurb/painting of equipment and landscaping works. There is also a need to replace rotten logs with
boulder to enhance natural play

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
Approval for the allocation of resources secured through Section 106 agreement and subsequent
work on Play equipment install, landscaping and play equipment refurb.

Reasons for the decision:

As set out in the Purpose above. Option 1 - Allocate the S106 resources in
accordance with the terms of the S106 obligation
and undertake the playspace improvements.
This will increase the play value of the site and
encourage children and young people to be
active. The improvements to the site will also
encourage more residents, especially families, to
use the site and be more active.
Option 2 - – Do not carry out work/improvements
and let the existing equipment continue to
deteriorate and eventually become in need of
major repair. This will reduce the play value of
the site. There is also a risk that the developer’s
contribution would have to be returned to the
developer if not used to enhance the play space
at Pearly Bank.

Alternative options considered:

Do not carry out work/improvements
and let the existing equipment continue to
deteriorate and eventually become in need of
major repair. This will reduce the play value of
the site. There is also a risk that the developer’s
contribution would have to be returned to the
developer if not used to enhance the play space
at Pearly Bank.

Other reasons / organisations consulted

N/A

Contact: Sean Mitchell, Green Space Officer Email: sean.mitchell@oldham.gov.uk Email: sean.mitchell@oldham.gov.uk.

Publication date: 12/10/2023

Date of decision: 06/10/2023

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