Decision Maker: Director of Economy
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
The reason for this decision is to adopt
changes, which have occurred to designated Sites of Biological
Importance (SBIs) within the borough. Changes are outlined in
Appendix 2 and Appendix 1 provides maps of the SBIs with boundary
amendments. This includes Hull Brook (Grade A) which has had a net
loss of 0.6 hectares (due to agricultural improvement) and Ponds at
Cowlishaw Farm (Grade B), which gained 0.1hectares due to an
increase in swamp present.
Tame Water Woodland and Hey Bank were also reviewed but had no
significant changes.
Oldham has a total of 38 SBIs, which has increased overtime from 18
since 1984 (please see Appendix 3 for fact sheet).
RESOLVED - That:
To adopt the changes to the SBIs as outlined in Appendix 2. The
advantage to this option is that the changes to SBIs will be
subject to the principles set out in NPPF of avoid, mitigate and as
a last resort compensate any harm.
Option 1 - Option 1 - To adopt the changes to
the SBIs as outlined in Appendix 2. The advantage of this option is
that the changes to SBIs will be subject to the principles set out
in NPPF to avoid, mitigate and as a last resort compensate any
harm. There are no disadvantages to this option. If development was
proposed, it would be expected to comply with NPPF and Local Plan
policies.
Option 2 - Option 2 - Not to adopt the changes to the SBIs as
outlined in Appendix 2. There are no advantages to this option. The
disadvantage is that boundary changes will not have been adopted
and therefore the full extent of the SBI’s may not be given
due consideration under NPPF and the Local Plan.
Option 2 - Not to adopt the changes to the
SBIs as outlined in Appendix 2. There are no advantages to this
option. The disadvantage is that boundary changes will not have
been adopted and therefore the full extent of the SBI’s may
not be given due consideration under NPPF and the Local Plan.
Other reasons / organisations consulted
N/A
Contact: Georgina Brownridge, Planning Officer Email: georgina.brownridge@oldham.gov.uk Email: georgina.brownridge@oldham.gov.uk.
Publication date: 15/04/2024
Date of decision: 06/03/2024
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