Agenda and draft minutes

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Hobin and Woodvine.

There were no public questions received.

The Minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 23^rd April 2025 are attached for Members’ approval.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 23^rd April 2025 be approved as a correct record.

1. The re-profiling of the existing driving range and adjacent golf course by the importation of dry, inert fill material. 2. Improvements to an existing access track by resurfacing. 3.The creation of a new driving range facility with covered shelter. 4. Creation of a new course hole. 5. Improvements to the existing course and alterations to three existing holes within the course, including level changes, putting greens, new water features and landscaping.

Councillors S Hussain and Murphy joined the meeting during discussion of this item and therefore took no part in the vote or discussion thereon.

APPLICATION NUMBER: FUL/353032/24

APPLICANT: Mr Kevin Pearson

PROPOSAL:  1. The re-profiling of the existing driving range and adjacent golf course by the importation of dry, inert fill material. 2. Improvements to an existing access track by resurfacing. 3.The creation of a new driving range facility with covered shelter. 4. Creation of a new course hole. 5. Improvements to the existing course and alterations to three existing holes within the course, including level changes, putting greens, new water features and landscaping.

LOCATION:  Crompton And Royton Golf Club, High Barn Street, Royton, Oldham, OL2 6RW

It was MOVED by Councillor Nasheen and SECONDED by Councillor Iqbal 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 and contained in the Late List.

NOTES:

In reaching its decision, the Committee took into consideration the information as set out in the Late List attached at Item 12.

Vary Conditions 13 (Hours of Operation of floodlights), 14 (Hours of use) and 15 (Community Use Scheme) of PA/339093/16 for hours of operation until 11pm 4 nights per year, in the summer months.

APPLICATION NUMBER: VAR/353080/24

APPLICANT: Mr Charlie O’Brien

PROPOSAL:  Vary Conditions 13 (Hours of Operation of floodlights), 14 (Hours of use) and 15 (Community Use Scheme) of PA/339093/16 for hours of operation until 11pm 4 nights per year, in the summer months.

LOCATION:  The Vestacare Stadium, Whitebank Road, Oldham

It was MOVED by Councillor Lancaster and SECONDED by Councillor Akhtar that the application be REFUSED (against Officer recommendations).

On being put to the vote 11 VOTES were cast IN FAVOUR OF REFUSAL and 2 VOTES were cast AGAINST with 1 ABSTENTIONS.

DECISION: That the application be REFUSED.

NOTES:

1.         That an Objector, the Applicant and a Ward Councillor 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 12.

Erection of 30 residential units, including flats and maisonettes spread over 3 housing blocks around a communal garden, communal room/café, and two semi-detached houses, new vehicle access, parking, servicing and landscape works following demolition of industrial units and removal of existing vehicle access

APPLICATION NUMBER: FUL/353426/24

APPLICANT: Eco Village Industries Ltd

PROPOSAL:  Erection of 30 residential units, including flats and maisonettes spread over 3 housing blocks around a communal garden, communal room/café, and two semi-detached houses, new vehicle access, parking, servicing and landscape works following demolition of industrial units and removal of existing vehicle access

LOCATION:  Former industrial premises at Pretoria Road, Oldham OL8 4NH

It was MOVED by Councillor Iqbal and SECONDED by Councillor S Hussain that the application be REFUSED (against Officer recommendations).

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

DECISION: That the application be REFUSED for the reasons set out in the report.

NOTES:

That the Ward Councillor attended the meeting and addressed the Committee on this application.

Demolition of former Snooker Club and erection of a six, nine and eleven storey residential development with ground floor car parking and commercial space.

APPLICATION NUMBER: FUL/353585/24

APPLICANT: Mohammed Ahmad Aldallal

PROPOSAL:  Demolition of former Snooker Club and erection of a six, nine and eleven storey residential development with ground floor car parking and commercial space.

LOCATION:  Riley’s Snooker Club, King Street, Oldham, OL8 1EU

It was MOVED by Councillor Akhtar and SECONDED by Councillor S Hussain 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.

Erection of 2 no. industrial buildings.

APPLICATION NUMBER: FUL/354024/25

APPLICANT: The P. P. Group of Companies Limited

PROPOSAL:  Erection of 2 no. industrial buildings.

LOCATION:  Land At Profiles Point, Drury Lane, Chadderton

It was MOVED by Councillor S. Hussain and SECONDED by Councillor Iqbal 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.

RESOLVED that the Appeals Update be noted.

RESOLVED that the information as contained in the late list be noted.