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Apologies For Absence Minutes: Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Hobin.
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Urgent Business Urgent business, if any, introduced by the Chair Minutes: There were no items of urgent business received. |
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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. |
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Public Question Time To receive Questions from the Public, in accordance with the Council’s Constitution. Minutes: There were no public questions received.
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Minutes of Previous Meeting The Minutes of the meeting of the Planning Committee held on 17th December 2025 are attached for Members’ approval. Minutes: RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 17th December 2025 be approved as a correct record.
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FUL/354904/25 - Land at Butterworth Lane, Chadderton, Oldham Full planning application proposing the erection of a residential development with associated infrastructure, including landscaping, public open space, drainage, car and cycle parking, and access from Butterworth Lane. Additional documents: Minutes: APPLICATION NUMBER: FUL/354904/25
APPLICANT: Rowland Homes
PROPOSAL: Full planning application proposing the erection of a residential development with associated infrastructure, including landscaping, public open space, drainage, car and cycle parking, and access from Butterworth Lane.
LOCATION: Land at Butterworth Lane, Chadderton, Oldham
It was MOVED by Councillor S. Hussain and SECONDED by Councillor Iqbal that the application be APPROVED.
On being put to the vote 10 VOTES were cast IN FAVOUR OF APPROVAL and 3 VOTES were cast AGAINST with 1 ABSTENTION.
RESOLVED: That the application be GRANTED subject to the conditions as outlined in the report and the completion of a section 106 agreement requiring financial contributions of £586,262.90 for public open space, £1,407,737.10 for education provision and £6,000 towards a TfGM monitored CCTV camera at the Broadway/Hollinwood Avenue junction as detailed in the report and the Assistant Director Planning Transport and Housing Delivery be given delegated authority to issue the planning permission after the completion of the section 106 agreement.
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 10
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OUT/355327/25 - Linens Ltd, Ram Mill, Gordon Street, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9RH Outline planning application (landscaping reserved) for the change of use of floors 2, 3 and 4 of former Ram Mill building to create hotel accommodation (C1) comprising 75 double bedrooms and 105 hotel aparthotel units with dedicated flexible work areas together with common space and service areas
Additional documents: Minutes: APPLICATION NUMBER: OUT/355327/25
APPLICANT: Mr Javid Akbar
PROPOSAL: Outline planning application (landscaping reserved) for the change of use of floors 2, 3 and 4 of former Ram Mill building to create hotel accommodation (C1) comprising 75 double bedrooms and 105 hotel aparthotel units with dedicated flexible work areas together with common space and service areas
LOCATION: Ram Mill, Gordon Street, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 9RH
It was MOVED by Councillor Hince and SECONDED by Councillor Kenyon that the application be APPROVED.
On being put to the vote, it was UNANIMOUSLY cast IN FAVOUR OF APPROVAL.
RESOLVED: That the application be GRANTED subject to the conditions as outlined in the report and subject to condition 8 being amended as detailed in the Late List.
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In reaching its decision, the Committee took into consideration the information as set out in the Late List attached at Item 10.
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FUL/355367/25 - 3 Kevin Avenue, Royton, Oldham, OL2 6AH Change of use to a 6 bed house in multiple occupation (HMO) and a first floor extension over garage.
Additional documents: Minutes: APPLICATION NUMBER: FUL/355367/25
APPLICANT: Footlong (UK) Ltd
PROPOSAL: Change of use to a 6 bed house in multiple occupation (HMO) and a first-floor extension over garage.
LOCATION: 3 Kevin Avenue, Royton, Oldham, OL2 6AH
Members noted that Kevin Avenue was subject to a permit parking scheme and queried whether all the occupiers of the proposed HMO would be entitled to parking permits.
It was MOVED by Councillor Davis and SECONDED by Councillor Hurley that the application be DEFERRED.
On being put to the vote 7 VOTES were cast IN FAVOUR OF DEFERRAL and 6 VOTES were cast AGAINST with 2 ABSTENTIONS.
RESOLVED: That the application be DEFERRED pending further information and clarification about the allocation of on-street parking permits for properties on Kevin Avenue issued through a Traffic Regulation Order (TRO).
NOTES: 1. Item 8 was heard after Item 5.
2. Councillor A Hussain left the meeting after Item 8.
3. That an Objector and a Ward Member attended the meeting and addressed the Committee on this application.
4. In reaching its decision, the Committee took into consideration the information as set out in the Late List attached at Item 10.
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Appeals Update Report Minutes: RESOLVED that the Appeals Update be noted.
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To report any matters that have arisen since the publication of the report. Minutes: RESOLVED that the information as contained in the Late List be noted.
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