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

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
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.

Plan policies cited: 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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