Purpose

The reason for this decision is to approve
comments made on the ‘Peak District National Park Authority
(PDNPA): Local Plan Consultation on Preferred Approach (Regulation
18)’ so that comments can be submitted and considered by the
PDNPA as part of the formal consultation. The consultation closes
on 21 December 2025.

Content

RESOLVED - That:
1.To approve comments made on the ‘Peak District National
Park Authority (PDNPA): Local Plan Consultation on Preferred
Approach (Regulation 18)’ so that comments can be submitted
and considered by the PDNPA as part of the formal consultation.
This will allow Oldham Council’s views on cross-boundary
matters to be considered. There are no disadvantages to this
option.

Reasons for the decision

Option 1 - To approve comments made on the
‘Peak District National Park Authority (PDNPA): Local Plan
Consultation on Preferred Approach (Regulation 18)’ so that
comments can be submitted and considered by the PDNPA as part of
the formal consultation. This will allow Oldham Council’s
views on cross-boundary matters to be considered. There are no
disadvantages to this option.

Option 2 - Not to approve comments made on the ‘Peak District
National Park Authority (PDNPA): Local Plan Consultation on
Preferred Approach (Regulation 18)’ so that comments can be
submitted and considered by the PDNPA as part of the formal
consultation. This will mean that the comments drafted are not
considered. There are no advantages to this option.

Alternative options considered

Option 2- Not to approve comments made on the
‘Peak District National Park Authority (PDNPA): Local Plan
Consultation on Preferred Approach (Regulation 18)’ so that
comments can be submitted and considered by the PDNPA as part of
the formal consultation. This will mean that the comments drafted
are not considered. There are no advantages to this option.