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Dismissed6 August 20266008648

Bottom Field Farm, Medlock Road, Oldham, M35 9UA

Planning appeal 6008648 at Bottom Field Farm, Medlock Road, Oldham, M35 9UA (Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 6 August 2026 by Inspector K Mee, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed variation to the approved plans on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, with particular regard to inclusivity and the sense of community.

demolition of existing buildings and erection of 27 no. dwellings” without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref FUL/347760/21, dated 16 May 2024

Authority
Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type
major · Planning
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Inspector
K Mee
Postcode
M35 9UA

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • The effect of the proposed variation to the approved plans on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, with particular regard to inclusivity and the sense of community

What decided it

The proposed high wall and gates would appear as a conspicuous barrier at odds with the open character of the surrounding area and would materially harm character and appearance with regard to inclusivity and sense of community.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy JP-P1 of the Places for Everyone Joint Development Plan Document 2022-2039 (March 2024)Policy 2 of the Oldham Joint Core Strategy and Development Management Policies Development Plan Document (November 2011)

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