Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: March 18, 2025

Purpose: To ask Cabinet to approve the final version of the SPD for adoption following public consultation.

Content: The Cabinet considered a report of the Director of Economy and Place which sought approval of the South Pennine Moors Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) (outlined in Appendix 1 to the report) to take effect no sooner than 3rd April 2025.   The Principal Planning Officer was in attendance to present the information and to address the questions and the comments of the Cabinet Members.   Resolved: 1.    That the South Pennine Moors SPD (Appendix 1 to the report) be adopted and to take effect no sooner than 3rd April 2025; 2.    That the Assistant Director of Economy be given delegated authority to make minor, non-material modifications to the South Pennine Moors SPD before final publication, subject to consultation and agreement with Oldham and Tameside.   Reason for decision: To ensure that the South Pennine Moors Supplementary Planning Document could be a material consideration in the determination of planning applications and that development did not have an adverse effect on the protected habitats and species of the site.   Alternatives considered and rejected: There were no reasonable alternative options. If the SPD was not adopted, this would prevent the SPD from becoming a material consideration in the determination of planning applications and would limit the ability to secure appropriate development in the relevant parts of Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside local authority areas.