Holistic centre plan opposed

RESIDENTS and councillors have again opposed plans to open an holistic therapy centre in Shaw.

Eight neighbours voiced their objections to the proposal for the two-storey building at Hillcrest, Newbarn Street.

They were also against a separate proposal by the same applicant to erect another two-storey building next to it that would provide living accommodation and garages.

It was the second time that councillors have agreed to recommend refusal, saying both applications were contrary to Oldham Council’s Unitary Development Plan.

Reasons given included that the centre would be a business development away from the town centre that would generate traffic with the noise, unsuitable opening hours and highway safety problems affecting residents.