Decision details

Peak District National Park Authority: Local Plan Consultation on Preferred Approach (Regulation 18) – Oldham Council response

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Neighbourhoods and Statuory Deputy Leader

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: No

Purpose:

The reason for this decision is to approve comments made on the ‘Peak District National Park Authority (PDNPA): Local Plan Consultation on Preferred Approach (Regulation 18)’ so that comments can be submitted and considered by the PDNPA as part of the formal consultation. The consultation closes on 21 December 2025.

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
1.To approve comments made on the ‘Peak District National Park Authority (PDNPA): Local Plan Consultation on Preferred Approach (Regulation 18)’ so that comments can be submitted and considered by the PDNPA as part of the formal consultation. This will allow Oldham Council’s views on cross-boundary matters to be considered. There are no disadvantages to this option.

Reasons for the decision:

Option 1 - To approve comments made on the ‘Peak District National Park Authority (PDNPA): Local Plan Consultation on Preferred Approach (Regulation 18)’ so that comments can be submitted and considered by the PDNPA as part of the formal consultation. This will allow Oldham Council’s views on cross-boundary matters to be considered. There are no disadvantages to this option.

Option 2 - Not to approve comments made on the ‘Peak District National Park Authority (PDNPA): Local Plan Consultation on Preferred Approach (Regulation 18)’ so that comments can be submitted and considered by the PDNPA as part of the formal consultation. This will mean that the comments drafted are not considered. There are no advantages to this option.

Alternative options considered:

Option 2- Not to approve comments made on the ‘Peak District National Park Authority (PDNPA): Local Plan Consultation on Preferred Approach (Regulation 18)’ so that comments can be submitted and considered by the PDNPA as part of the formal consultation. This will mean that the comments drafted are not considered. There are no advantages to this option.

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: 15/12/2025

Date of decision: 12/12/2025

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