The reason for this decision is to designate a
new Site of Biological Importance (SBI) and adopt changes which
have occurred to other SBI boundaries within the borough.
Appendix 1 provides a map of the new SBI (Ladcastle Heath) and maps
of the other SBI boundary changes (Medlock Headwater &
Strinesdale, Moorgate Quarry and Armit Road Lodge). These changes
are outlined in Appendix 2 and 3 alongside details of the other
SBIs reviewed.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Wards affected: Saddleworth North; Saddleworth South; St James; Waterhead;
Notice of proposed decision first published: 25/08/2025
Decision due: October 2025 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member - Neighbourhoods and Statuory Deputy Leader
Lead director: Deputy Chief Executive -
Department: Place Directorate
Contact: Georgina Brownridge, Planning Officer Email: georgina.brownridge@oldham.gov.uk Email: georgina.brownridge@oldham.gov.uk.
Making Representations: Not applicable
Equality Impact Assessment: Oldham Impact Assessment Tool completed.