331 homes and commercial space at Land At Prince's Gate, Prince Street, Oldham

What was proposed

The application proposed 331 homes in three blocks, ancillary commercial space, access, servicing, parking, public realm and landscaping improvements.

“Proposal: Full planning application for residential development (Use Class C3) alongside ancillary non-residential floorspace (Use Classes E and F1), with associated access, servicing, parking, public realm and landscaping improvements.”

“The proposal involves a detailed application for a residential development creating 331 new properties with ancillary commercial floorspace at ground floor level.”

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The site

The approximately 0.9-hectare site is a surfaced car park beside Oldham Way, Mumps tram stop and Prince Street.

“The application relates to a triangular site of approximately 0.9 hectares located at the eastern edge of Oldham town centre.”

“The site occupies a prominent position with the A62 Oldham Way skirting the southern boundary. The northern boundary adjoins the Oldham Mumps tram stop across which is a park & ride facility, and two landmark buildings, 17-21 Mumps and the Grade II listed Former NatWest Bank.”

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Earlier planning history

Earlier schemes for mixed-use development and Metrolink works were approved in 2016 and 2011.

“PA/336961/15 - A hybrid planning application comprising the proposed demolition of 1-15 and 23 Mumps, Roscoe Mill and RSPCA building and erection of a new mixed- use development incorporating:”

“PA/059474/11 - Metrolink Phase 3A alignment, 3B alignment, stop, park & ride, and associated highway works. Approved 5 May 2011”

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Consultation responses

Consultees raised no objections overall, while requesting conditions covering highways, noise, drainage, Metrolink, biodiversity, archaeology, security and active travel.

“Highways Officer No objections subject to conditions in relation to access, cycling provision, a travel plan, and a Construction Management Plan.”

“Active Travel England No objections subject to improvements in active travel infrastructure around the site.”

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Public comments

One representation objected on grounds of insufficient infrastructure, increased crime and lack of demand.

“In response one representations has been received objecting to the application on grounds of lack of infrastructure to serve the development, increased crime, and lack of demand.”

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Who spoke

The applicant attended the meeting and addressed the committee.

The committee vote

Councillor Hobin moved approval, Councillor Iqbal seconded it, and the vote was unanimously in favour.

“It was MOVED by Councillor Hobin and SECONDED by Councillor Iqbal that the application be APPROVED”

“On being put to the vote, it was UNANIMOUSLY cast IN FAVOUR OF APPROVAL.”

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The decision

The application was granted subject to the conditions outlined in the report.

“DECISION: That the application be GRANTED subject to the conditions as outlined in the report.”

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