To designate the part of the Rocher Vale
Regionally Important Geodiversity Site that is within Oldham. The
advantage of this option is to give the site local planning policy
protection regarding geodiversity and will aid enjoyment of the
Green Belt.
Decision type: Non-key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 20/07/2022
Decision due: 18 Jul 2022 by Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Reform and Regeneration, Executive Director for Place & Economic Growth
Lead member: Leader of the Council and Portfolio Holder for Reform and Regeneration
Contact: Georgina Brownridge, Planning Officer Email: georgina.brownridge@oldham.gov.uk Email: georgina.brownridge@oldham.gov.uk.
Consultation process
The RIGS has been recommended by the Greater
Manchester RIGS Group, who are a member of the GeoConservation UK
via Greater Manchester Ecology Unit.