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Dismissed30 October 20253368519

63H Heron Street, Oldham , OL8 4LP

Planning appeal 3368519 at 63H Heron Street, Oldham , OL8 4LP (Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 30 October 2025 by Inspector James M, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the development on the living conditions of future occupants of the proposed flat in relation to outdoor amenity space, bin storage, noise and odour.

a change of use from garage/storage to self-contained flat

Authority
Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure
Written Representations
Development
residential · Minor Dwellings
Inspector
James M
Postcode
OL8 4LP

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the development on the living conditions of future occupants of the proposed flat in relation to outdoor amenity space, bin storage, noise and odour

What decided it

The proposed development would cause significant harm to the living conditions of future occupants through loss of outdoor amenity space, inadequate bin storage, and exposure to noise and odour from the adjacent butchers shop, which cannot be adequately mitigated and outweighs the housing supply benefits.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy 9 of the Oldham Joint Core Strategy and Development Management Policies Development Plan Document 2011
National Planning Policy Framework
Paragraph 135

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