Decision details

Consideration was given to a report which sought approval to

the making of a Public Path Diversion and Definitive Map and

Statement Modification Order for Footpath 61 Oldham to

facilitate the proposed employment development of 5 units at

Hollinwood Junction, Albert Street, Failsworth.

The existing route of the footpath runs through undeveloped

land between Claydon Way and Roman Road. The existing

alignment of the footpath would be directly affected by the

development being constructed by the applicants. The diversion

of the footpath as proposed by the applicant would require

highway signage from the metallised road and way markers

along the route which would be paid for by the applicant.

Consultation has been undertaken with relevant parties and

there were no objections to the proposal.

Options considered:

Option 1 – To approve the recommendation.

Option 2 – Not to approve the recommendation.

RESOLVED that the application be approved as recommended

and the Council make a Public Path Diversion & Definitive Map

and Statement Modification Order for the diversion of Footpath

61 Oldham under Section 257 of the Town and Country

Planning Act 1990 and Section 53A of the Wildlife and

Countryside Act 1981 as detailed in the report and the Director

of Environment and the Director of Legal Services be authorised

to carry out the necessary procedures with a view to confirming

the Order in the event that no objections are made to the Order.