Agenda and draft minutes

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 19th July, 2023 6.00 pm

Venue: Council Chamber, Civic Centre, Oldham, West Street, Oldham, OL1 1NL. View directions

Contact: Constitutional Services Email: Constitutional.Services@oldham.gov.uk

Items
No.	Item
1.	Apologies For Absence Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Cosgrove.
2.	Urgent Business Urgent business, if any, introduced by the Chair Minutes: There were no items of urgent business received.
3.	Declarations of Interest To Receive Declarations of Interest in any Contract or matter to be discussed at the meeting. Minutes: There were no declarations of interest received.
4.	Public Question Time To receive Questions from the Public, in accordance with the Council’s Constitution. Minutes: There were no public questions received.
5.	Minutes of Previous Meeting PDF 226 KB The Minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 7 June 2023 are attached for Members’ approval. Minutes: RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held 7^th June 2023 be approved as a correct record, subject to the inclusion of Councillor Hobin as being present.
6.	PA/343609/19 - Former Birks Quarry, Huddersfield Road, Austerlands PDF 493 KB Approval of Reserved Matters in respect of Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale for the erection of 4 dwellings in relation to Outline approval PA/341213/17 Minutes: APPLICATION NUMBER: PA/343609/19 APPLICANT: Prestigious Homes NW Ltd PROPOSAL: Approval of Reserved Matters in respect of Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale for the erection of 4 dwellings in relation to Outline approval PA/341213/17 LOCATION: Former Birks Quarry, Huddersfield Road, Austerlands. It was MOVED by Councillor Akhtar and SECONDED by Councillor Fryer that the application be APPROVED. On being put to the vote, it was UNANIMOUSLY cast IN FAVOUR OF APPROVAL. DECISION: That the application be GRANTED subject to the conditions as outlined in the report NOTES: 1. That an Objector attended the meeting and addressed the Committee on this application. 2. In reaching its decision, the Committee took into consideration the information as set out in the Late List attached at Item 16.
7.	PA/343610/19 - Former Birks Quarry, Huddersfield Road, Austerlands PDF 501 KB Approval of Reserved Matters in respect of Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale for the erection of 33 dwellings in relation to Outline approval PA/337932/15 Minutes: APPLICATION NUMBER: PA/343610/19 APPLICANT: Prestigious Homes NW Ltd PROPOSAL: Approval of Reserved Matters in respect of Appearance, Landscaping, Layout and Scale for the erection of 33 dwellings in relation to Outline approval PA/337932/15 LOCATION: Former Birks Quarry, Huddersfield Road, Austerlands. It was MOVED by Councillor Fryer and SECONDED by Councillor Harkness that the application be APPROVED. On being put to the vote it was UNANIMOUSLY cast IN FAVOUR OF APPROVAL. DECISION: That the application be GRANTED subject to the conditions as outlined in the report. NOTES: 1. That an Objector attended the meeting and addressed the Committee on this application. 2. In reaching its decision, the Committee took into consideration the information as set out in the Late List attached at Item 16.
8.	FUL/351029/23 - The Prudential Assurance Building, 79 Union Street, Oldham; PDF 535 KB Resubmission of application FUL/350248/22 for alteration and repair to facilitate new workspace use. Minutes: APPLICATION NUMBER: FUL/351029/23 APPLICANT: Mr Jon Bloor PROPOSAL: Resubmission of application FUL/350248/22 for alteration and repair to facilitate new workspace use. LOCATION: The Prudential Assurance Building, 79 Union Street, Oldham, OL1 1JZ It was MOVED by Councillor Akhtar and SECONDED by Councillor Hobinthat the application be APPROVED. On being put to the vote, it was UNANIMOUSLY cast IN FAVOUR OF APPROVAL. DECISION: That the application be GRANTED subject to the conditions as outlined in the report.
9.	LBC/351030/23 - The Prudential Assurance Building, 79 Union Street, Oldham PDF 670 KB Resubmission of application LBC/350249/22 for alteration and repair to facilitate new workspace use. Minutes: APPLICATION NUMBER: LBC/351030/23 APPLICANT: Mr Jon Bloor PROPOSAL: Resubmission of application LBC/350249/22 for alteration and repair to facilitate new workspace use. LOCATION: The Prudential Assurance Building, 79 Union Street, Oldham, OL1 1JZ It was MOVED by Councillor Surjan and SECONDED by Councillor Charters that the application be APPROVED. On being put to the vote, it was UNANIMOUSLY cast IN FAVOUR OF APPROVAL. DECISION: That the application be GRANTED subject to the conditions as outlined in the report.
10.	OUT/350032/22 - Westwood Medical Centre, Winterbottom Street, Oldham PDF 388 KB Outline application for 16 storey apartment building for 120 flats with associated on-site parking and private gated site access, following demolition of existing building. Approval of Access, Layout, and Scale are sought. All other matters reserved. Minutes: Councillors Woodvine and Charters left the room for part on the discussion and therefore took no part in the vote. APPLICATION NUMBER: OUT/350032/22 APPLICANT: Westwood Apartments Ltd PROPOSAL: Outline application for 16 storey apartment building for 120 flats with associated on-site parking and private gated site access, following demolition of existing building. Approval of Access, Layout, and Scale are sought. All other matters reserved. LOCATION: Westwood Medical Centre, Winterbottom Street, Oldham OL9 6TS It was MOVED by Councillor Akhtar and SECONDED by Councillor Hobin that the application be REFUSED. On being put to the vote, it was UNANIMOUSLY cast IN FAVOUR OF REFUSAL. DECISION: That the application be REFUSED subject to reasons as outlined in the report. NOTES: That an Objector, the Applicant and a Ward Councillors attended the meeting and addressed the Committee on this application.
11.	FUL/350480/23 - 38 Ronald Street, Oldham PDF 718 KB Change of use from C3 (dwellinghouse) to 18 bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis) and associated works. Minutes: APPLICATION NUMBER: FUL/350480/23 APPLICANT: Mr Sameer Zulqurnain PROPOSAL: Change of use from C3 (dwellinghouse) to 18 bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (Sui Generis) and associated works. LOCATION: 38 Ronald Street, Oldham, OL4 1NE. It was MOVED by Councillor Akhtar and SECONDED by Councillor Surjan that the application be APPROVED On being put to the vote 6 VOTES were cast IN FAVOUR OF APPROVAL and 5 VOTES were cast AGAINST with 1 ABSTENTIONS. DECISION: That the application be GRANTED subject to the conditions as outlined in the report. NOTES: That a Ward Councillor attended the meeting and addressed the Committee on this application.
12.	FUL/349762/22 - Woodend Mills, Hartshead Street, Lees PDF 508 KB Erection of two storey car servicing workshop and MOT testing centre (Class B2) with storage (Class B8) and/or photographic studio (Class E(g)(iii)) accommodation above, and ancillary single storey office building. Minutes: APPLICATION NUMBER: FUL/349762/22 APPLICANT: Chris Murray PROPOSAL: Erection of two storey car servicing workshop and MOT testing centre (Class B2) with storage (Class B8) and/or photographic studio (Class E(g)(iii)) accommodation above, and ancillary single storey office building. LOCATION: Woodend Mills, Hartshead Street, Lees, Oldham, OL4 5EE It was MOVED by Councillor Woodvine and SECONDED by Councillor Charters that the application be APPROVED. On being put to the vote, it was UNANIMOULSY cast IN FAVOUR OF APPROVAL DECISION: That the application be GRANTED subject to the conditions as outlined in the report. NOTES: That the Applicant attended the meeting and addressed the Committee on this application.
13.	FUL/350729/23 - Land at Rutland Mill, Linney Lane, Shaw PDF 447 KB Erection of a portal frame, metal clad commercial building with ancillary vehicle parking and servicing areas following the demolition of an existing dilapidated building Minutes: APPLICATION NUMBER: FUL/350729/23 APPLICANT: Mr Sean Elliott PROPOSAL: Erection of a portal frame, metal clad commercial building with ancillary vehicle parking and servicing areas following the demolition of an existing dilapidated building LOCATION: Land at Rutland Mill, Linney Lane, Shaw It was MOVED by Councillor Gloster and SECONDED by Councillor Davis that the application be APPROVED. On being put to the vote, it was UNANIMOUSLY cast IN FAVOUR OF APPROVAL DECISION: That the application be GRANTED subject to the conditions as outlined in the report.
14.	FUL/350739/23 - 451 Broadway, Chadderton PDF 350 KB Change of use from retail to cafe and hot foot takeaway including external extraction Minutes: APPLICATION NUMBER: FUL/350739/23 APPLICANT: Mr T Nazir PROPOSAL: Change of use from retail to cafe and hot foot takeaway including external extraction. LOCATION: 451 Broadway, Chadderton, OL9 8AP It was MOVED by Councillor Akhtar and SECONDED by Councillor Charters that the application be APPROVED. On being put to the vote 12 VOTES were cast IN FAVOUR OF APPROVAL and 1 VOTE was cast AGAINST with 0 ABSTENTIONS. DECISION: That the application be GRANTED subject to the conditions as outlined in the report. NOTES: That an Objector, the Applicant and a Ward Councillors attended the meeting and addressed the Committee on this application.
15.	Appeals update report PDF 30 KB Minutes: RESOLVED that the Appeals Update report be noted.
16.	Late List PDF 125 KB Minutes: RESOLVED that the information as contained in the late list be noted.