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Allowed27 February 20253349411

Land to the Rear of 871 Middleton Road, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 0NG

Planning appeal 3349411 at Land to the Rear of 871 Middleton Road, Chadderton, Oldham, OL9 0NG (Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 27 February 2025 by Inspector Morgan R, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to policy requirements for Other Protected Open Land (OPOL).

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Authority
Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
Morgan R
Postcode
OL9 0NG

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the character and appearance of the area, having particular regard to policy requirements for Other Protected Open Land (OPOL)

What decided it

The site's modest contribution to the wider OPOL due to its location at the edge of the designation, existing use for vehicle storage, and the potential for the proposed house to improve visual amenity compared to the existing situation, whilst preserving the character and appearance of the area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 22Policy JP-P1Policy JP-H3

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