Decision details

To approve appointment of Aspinall Verdi to carry out a Local Plan Viability Assessment to inform preparation of the Local Plan.

Decision Maker: Cabinet Member - Neighbourhoods and Statuory Deputy Leader, Deputy Chief Executive -

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: No

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To approve appointment of Aspinall Verdi to carry out a Local Plan Viability Assessment to inform preparation of the Local Plan.

Decision:

RESOLVED - That:
Approve appointment of Aspinall Verdi to carry out a Local Plan Viability Assessment.

Reasons for the decision:

Option 1: To approve appointment of Aspinall Verdi to carry out a Local Plan Viability Assessment. This will provide an up to date, informed piece of evidence base.

Option 2: To not approve appointment of Aspinall Verdi to carry out a Local Plan Viability Assessment. This will result in a less robust and informed evidence base.

Alternative options considered:

Option 1: To approve appointment of Aspinall Verdi to carry out a Local Plan Viability Assessment. This will provide an up to date, informed piece of evidence base.

Other reasons / organisations consulted

None

Contact: Elizabeth Dryden-Stuart, Team Leader (Interim) Email: elizabeth.dryden-stuart@oldham.gov.uk Email: elizabeth.dryden-stuart@oldham.gov.uk.

Publication date: 01/08/2025

Date of decision: 10/07/2025

Effective from: 09/08/2025

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