Agenda and draft minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Akhtar, Lancaster and Woodvine.

There were no public questions received.

The Minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 5^th June 2024 are attached for Members’ approval.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 5^th June 2024 be approved as a correct record.

Conversion of part of existing mill and addition of four additional floors to create 98 apartments, creation of additional level of parking over existing car park and associated works.

APPLICATION NUMBER: FUL/349416/22

APPLICANT: Mr Navid Dean

PROPOSAL:  Conversion of part of existing mill and addition of four additional floors to create 98 apartments, creation of additional level of parking over existing car park and associated works.

LOCATION:  Ivy Mill, Crown Street, Failsworth, Oldham, M35 9BG.

It was MOVED by Councillor Hince and SECONDED by Councillor Cosgrove that the application be DEFERRED.

On being put to the vote, it was UNANIMOUSLY cast IN FAVOUR OF DEFERRAL.

DECISION: That the application be DEFERRED.

Erection of 21 no. residential dwellings with associated landscaping and highways works.

APPLICATION NUMBER: FUL/350791/23

APPLICANT: Nordia Homes Ltd

PROPOSAL:  Erection of 21 no. residential dwellings with associated landscaping and highways works

LOCATION:  Land to the South of Lilac View Close and to the West of Knowl Road, Shaw.

It was MOVED by Councillor Hobin and SECONDED by Councillor Harkness that the application be REFUSED

On being put to the vote 6 VOTES were cast IN FAVOUR OF REFUSAL and 4 VOTES were cast AGAINST with 1 ABSTENTIONS.

DECISION: That the application be REFUSED for the following reasons:

1.    Without adequate provision for public open space on or off site, and with no acceptable arrangement for financial contribution in lieu, the proposed development would in this regard, detract from the quality of life and well-being of future residents of the development and would therefore be contrary to relevant provisions of Policy 23 (Open Spaces and Sports) of the Oldham Local Plan, Policy JP-P7 (Sport and Recreation) of the Places for Everyone Joint Plan and Chapter 8 of the National Planning Policy Framework.

2.    The applicant has failed to demonstrate that safe and adequate access can be provided to the site. In particular, the applicant has not provided sufficient detail or clarified concerns raised about the width, gradients, and general configuration of the proposed access road. Consequently, the Local Planning Authority remains concerned that this would result in an increase in the risk of accidents, and be detrimental to the highway safety aims and objectives of Local Development Plan Policies 5 and 9, Policy JP-C8 of the Places for Everyone Joint Development Plan, and paragraph 115 of the National Planning Policy Framework

NOTES:

That an Objector, the Applicant and a Ward Member attended the meeting and addressed the Committee on this application.

Full application for the erection of a visitor centre, events building, forestry depot, necessary infrastructure, hard and soft landscaping, vehicular and cycle parking, and pedestrian movements

APPLICATION NUMBER: FUL/352515/24

APPLICANT: Oldham MBC

PROPOSAL:  Full application for the erection of a visitor centre, events building, forestry depot, necessary infrastructure, hard and soft landscaping, vehicular and cycle parking, and pedestrian movements

LOCATION:  Land at Snipe Clough, Oldham

It was MOVED by Councillor Charters 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.

NOTES:

That the Applicant attended the meeting and addressed the Committee on this application.

Application for approval of all Reserved Matters in respect of Phase A (Upper Market Garden) relating to approved application FUL/348898/22)

APPLICATION NUMBER: RES/352568/24

APPLICANT: Anna Da Silva

PROPOSAL:  Application for approval of all Reserved Matters in respect of Phase A (Upper Market Garden) relating to approved application FUL/348898/22)

LOCATION:  Land at Snipe Clough, Oldham

It was MOVED by Councillor Iqbal and SECONDED by Councillor Cosgrove that the application be APPROVED (against Officer recommendations).

On being put to the vote 9 VOTES were cast IN FAVOUR OF APPROVAL and 2 VOTES were cast AGAINST with 0 ABSTENTIONS.

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.

Erection of a single storey rear extension.

APPLICATION NUMBER: HOU/352729/24

APPLICANT: Mr. Shajanur Raja

PROPOSAL:  Erection of a single storey rear extension.

LOCATION:  42 Parkfield, Chadderton, OL9 0AS

It was MOVED by Councillor Charters and SECONDED by Councillor Nasheen that the application be APPROVED.

On being put to the vote 5 VOTES were cast IN FAVOUR OF APPROVAL and 0 VOTES were cast AGAINST with 6 ABSTENTIONS.

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 13.

Erection of a single storey rear extension.

APPLICATION NUMBER: HOU/352509/24

APPLICANT: Mr C Blair

PROPOSAL:  Erection of a single storey rear extension.

LOCATION:  54 Parkfield, Chadderton, OL9 0AS

It was MOVED by Councillor Iqbal and SECONDED by Councillor Nasheen that the application be APPROVED.

On being put to the vote 9 VOTES were cast IN FAVOUR OF APPROVAL and 2 VOTES were cast AGAINST with 0 ABSTENTIONS.

DECISION: That the application be GRANTED subject to the conditions as outlined in the report.

RESOLVED that the Appeals Update be noted.

RESOLVED that the information as contained in the Late List be noted.