Archive for the ‘Planning’ Category

The Conservative Government has continued its attack on public green spaces with a new consultation on ‘right to regenerate’, which proposes that “inefficient use of public sector land” should be challenged, and used to build developments. The Government is suggesting that the current right to contest – which gives local authorities the right to refuse […]

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Public gets chance to protect ancient woodlands

by samalhamdani on 4 January, 2021

Oldham’s local development plan will specifically look at the importance of ancient woodlands in the borough, after a successful motion brought to Oldham Borough by local Liberal Democrat Councillor Sam Al-Hamdani When a local resident identified that a major planning application in the Saddleworth West and Lees ward was going to damage a previously unidentified […]

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Planning applications: week commencing 8 December

by samalhamdani on 8 December, 2020

2 Marsham Close, Grotton, Oldham OL4 5RB (MMA/345799/20): Minor material amendement to HH/345302/20. 43 Stonebreaks Road, Springhead, Oldham OL4 4BZ (HOU/345808/20): Creation of drive/parking place to the front of property (currently garden area) and creation of three retaining walls.

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Planning applications: week commencing November 30

by samalhamdani on 1 December, 2020

41 Rhodes Hill, Lees, Oldham OL4 5EA (FUL/345795/20): Change of use from Ground floor shop and first floor flat to 1no. dwelling house, with rear dormer and new front wall and fence.

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Planning applications: week commencing November 9

by samalhamdani on 11 November, 2020

Lane Head Road, Oldham (FUL/345575/20): Demolition of existing 4 buildings and construction of single dwelling. 40 Stonebreaks Road, Springhead, Oldham OL4 4BZ (HOU/345652/20): Proposed rear decking area.

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Planning applications: week commencing November 2

by samalhamdani on 3 November, 2020

1 Ashbrook Road, Springhead, Oldham OL4 5SA (HOU/345532/20): Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory. 33 Brookside Avenue, Grotton, Oldham OL4 4LH (HOU/345541/20): Single storey side extension and a first floor front extension. 7 Rhodes Avenue, Lees, Oldham OL4 5DU (HOU/345587/20): Proposed front dormer, alterations to the rear elevation openings and rear decking […]

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Planning for the future: my response

by samalhamdani on 29 October, 2020

The deadline for responding to the Government’s white paper “Planning for the Future” was today. The paper is a fundamental overhaul of the planning system of the UK, and not for the better. As well as contributing to the response of Oldham Borough Council, Saddleworth Parish Council, and the Liberal Democrat Group on Oldham Council, […]

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Planning applications: week commencing 19 October

by samalhamdani on 19 October, 2020

15 Brookside Avenue, Grotton, Oldham OL4 4LH (HOU/345522/20): Proposed construction of front and rear dormers

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Planning applications: week commencing 12 October

by samalhamdani on 12 October, 2020

26 Hillside Avenue, Grotton, OL4 5SG (HH/345484/20): Single storey rear extension  Please note, the planning department at Oldham Council is currently upgrading their systems, and fewer applications are being processed during the changeover.

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Planning applications: week commencing 28 September

by samalhamdani on 28 September, 2020

Land off Buckley Street, Lees, Oldham, Manchester, OL4 5AS (PA/345454/20) Outline application for erection of 4 no. dwellings

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