Agenda and draft minutes

Planning Committee - Wednesday, 5th June, 2024 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

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Items
No. Item

1.

Apologies For Absence

Minutes:

Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Charters.

 

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:

Councillor Akhtar declared an interest at item 7 by virtue of being on the board for Jigsaw Homes.

 

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 icon PDF 97 KB

The Minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 17th April 2024 are attached for Members’ approval.

Minutes:

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 17th April 2024 be approved as a correct record.

 

6.

VAR/352405/24 - Land off Haven Lane, Moorside pdf icon PDF 608 KB

Variation of Condition 17 of PA/338917/16 to revise the approved traffic calming scheme and for the timing of implementation to permit the occupation of no more than 15 dwellings prior to completion of the traffic calming scheme

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

APPLICATION NUMBER: VAR/352405/24

 

APPLICANT: Andy Roberts

 

PROPOSAL:  Variation of Condition 17 of PA/338917/16 to revise the approved traffic calming scheme and for the timing of implementation to permit the occupation of no more than 15 dwellings prior to completion of the traffic calming scheme

 

LOCATION:  Land off Haven Lane, Moorside, Oldham OL4 2QH

 

It was MOVED by Councillor Williamson and SECONDED by Councillor Davis that the application be REFUSED against Officer recommendations.

 

On being put to the vote 7 VOTES were cast IN FAVOUR OF REFUSAL 5 and VOTES were cast AGAINST with 1 ABSTENTIONS.

 

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

 

The proposed traffic calming scheme would result in the loss of on-street car parking facilities adding to increased pressures in adjacent areas to the detriment of the amenity of local residents and contrary to Policy 9 of the Oldham Local Plan.

 

NOTES:

 

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

 

7.

FUL/352158/23 - Foundry Street, Oldham pdf icon PDF 678 KB

Erection of a part single, two storey building comprising 15 one-bedroom supported living apartments (Use Class C3 (b)) with ancillary staff and communal facilities and associated parking and garden areas.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

APPLICATION NUMBER: FUL/352158/23

 

APPLICANT: Eden Planning & Development Ltd

 

PROPOSAL:  Erection of a part single, two storey building comprising 15 one bedroom supported living apartments (Use Class C3 (b)) with ancillary staff and communal facilities and associated parking and garden areas.

 

LOCATION:  Foundry Street, Oldham, OL8 1FR

 

It was MOVED by Councillor Davis and SECONDED by Councillor Nasheen 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 the Late List.

 

NOTES:

 

1.         That the Applicant 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 15.

 

8.

VAR/352459/24 - "Little Wembley" Training Pitch, Oldham Athletic Football Club, Boundary Park, Oldham pdf icon PDF 523 KB

Variation of condition 10 (hours of use) relating to application FUL/351570/23 to permit use between 09.00 and 18.00 hours on Saturdays and between 09.00 and 21.00 hours on all other days (previously approved hours between 09.00 and 21.00 hours on Monday to Friday, 10.00 and 18.00 hours on Saturday and 10.00 and 21.00 hours on Sunday)

Additional documents:

Minutes:

APPLICATION NUMBER: VAR/352459/24

 

APPLICANT: Oldham Athletic Football Club

 

PROPOSAL:  Variation of condition 10 (hours of use) relating to application FUL/351570/23 to permit use between 09.00 and 18.00 hours on Saturdays and between 09.00 and 21.00 hours on all other days (previously approved hours between 09.00 and 21.00 hours on Monday to Friday, 10.00 and 18.00 hours on Saturday and 10.00 and 21.00 hours on Sunday)

 

LOCATION:  Little Wembley training pitch, Oldham Athletic Football Club, Boundary Park, Hilbre Avenue, Oldham, OL1 2PA

 

It was MOVED by Councillor Harkness and SECONDED by Councillor S. Hussain that the application be APPROVED.

 

On being put to the vote 9 VOTES were cast IN FAVOUR OF APPROVAL and 4 VOTES were cast AGAINST with 1 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.

 

9.

FUL/352308/24 - Land Adjacent To 4 Stockport Road, Lydgate pdf icon PDF 566 KB

Erection of one detached dwelling and installation of dropped kerb.

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

APPLICATION NUMBER: FUL/352308/24

 

APPLICANT: Mr S Leigh

 

PROPOSAL:  Erection of one detached dwelling and installation of dropped kerb.

 

LOCATION:  Land Adjacent To 4 Stockport Road, Lydgate, OL4 4JL

 

It was MOVED by Councillor Woodvine and SECONDED by Councillor Williamson 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 following reasons:

 

Visually the application site formed part of a larger open area which adjoined the green belt. By virtue of its topography and appearance it represented an important part of the rural and historic character of Lydgate including the significance of the Lydgate Conservation Area and the setting of the grade II listed White Hart Public House and St Annes Church buildings. The proposed development, by virtue of its location and height, would harm this established character and be detrimental to the appearance of the local area. As such, the development would be contrary to the requirements of Local Plan Policies 9 (Local Environment), 24 (Historic Environment), and Policies JP-P1 (Sustainable Places) and JP-P2 (Heritage) of the Places for Everyone Joint Development Plan.

 

NOTES:

 

1.         That an Objector and a Ward Member 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 15.

 

10.

HOU/352460/24 - Belvedere, Greenbridge Lane, Greenfield pdf icon PDF 330 KB

Erection of a two-storey rear extension.

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

APPLICATION NUMBER: HOU/352460/24

 

APPLICANT: Mrs A Sheldon

 

PROPOSAL:  Erection of a two-storey rear extension.

 

LOCATION:  Belvedere, Greenbridge Lane, Greenfield, OL3 7JR

 

It was MOVED by Councillor Woodvine and SECONDED by Councillor Cosgrove 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.

 

11.

VAR/52279/24 - Yew Tree Community School, Alcester Street, Chadderton pdf icon PDF 411 KB

Additional documents:

Minutes:

APPLICATION NUMBER: VAR/352279/24

 

APPLICANT: Mr. Rais Bhatti

 

PROPOSAL:  Variation of Condition 3 relating to application PA/341172/17 to allow for use of pitch from 9.00am to 9.30pm for school use and wider community use, 7 days a week.

 

LOCATION:  Yew Tree Community School, Alcester Street, Chadderton.

 

It was MOVED by Councillor Harness and SECONDED by Councillor Akhtar that the application be APPROVED

 

On being put to the vote 7 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 and the Late List.

 

NOTES:

 

1.         That an Objector, the Applicant and a Ward Member 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 15.

 

12.

HOU/352265/24 - 66B Chew Valley Road, Greenfield pdf icon PDF 295 KB

Construction of patio, consisting of a steel frame topped with GRP decking, on the first floor of the back elevation to the dwelling.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

APPLICATION NUMBER: HOU/352265/24

 

APPLICANT: Mr and Mrs Alan Gill

 

PROPOSAL:  Construction of patio, consisting of a steel frame topped with GRP decking, on the first floor of the back elevation to the dwelling.

 

LOCATION:  66B Chew Valley Road, Greenfield, Oldham, OL3 7DB

 

It was MOVED by Councillor Nasheen and SECONDED by Councillor Woodvine 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.

 

13.

HOU/352544/24 - 1 Woodfield Centre, Oldham pdf icon PDF 272 KB

Erection of a first-floor rear/side extension.

 

Additional documents:

Minutes:

APPLICATION NUMBER: HOU/352544/24

 

APPLICANT: Dr Z Chauhan

 

PROPOSAL:  Erection of a first-floor rear/side extension.

 

LOCATION:  1 Woodfield Centre, Oldham, OL8 4ER

 

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

 

14.

Appeals Update Report pdf icon PDF 27 KB

Minutes:

RESOLVED that the Appeals Update be noted.

 

15.

Late List pdf icon PDF 222 KB

Minutes:

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