Chance to shape blueprint for the future

OLDHAMERS are being urged to have their say on plans for the borough’s future.
Oldham Council is working on a blueprint for the borough to serve as a guide for future land use.

The Local Development Framework (LDF) will create a long-term vision on development and how planning applications will be dealt with.

Admitting the process can seem complex, Councillor John McCann, cabinet member for regeneration and Environment said, however, that it was vital people put forward their views to help shape the future of Oldham.

He said: “This policy is key to how the council operates and it is important that people have the opportunity to make their views known and comment on whether they believe that it is effective and consistent with national planning policy.”

All comments received will be included when the plan is submitted to the Planning Inspectorate early next year.

The plan aims to improve quality of life and to meet local housing needs and demands, taking into account affordability by recycling brownfield land and maintaining Green Belt boundaries.

The proposed joint DPD submission is available on the council’s website at www.oldham.gov.uk or can be seen at the Civic Centre’s planning reception on level 12, at all public libraries, or by logging on to http://oldham-consult.limehouse.co.uk/portal/oc/planning/spi/

Comments should be sent by 5pm on November 26 to spi@oldham.gov.uk