A controversial planning application on Trent Road High Crompton, Shaw has been refused again; the application was for a change of use from retail premises to a hot food takeaway.

Crompton Ward Liberal Democrat Councillor Diane Williamson said “It was with great delight that I learnt that Oldham Council Planning Officer’s decision for this application was for refusal. The area does not lend itself to this type of business and would have brought a whole new dynamic to the area, not to mention close proximity to neighbouring residential properties, litter, smells, anti-social behaviour, as well as increased highway activity”.  It should be noted that the applicant can appeal against the decision and this needs to be made within six months.

The decision to escalate the application to the Planning Committee was not taken likely; but in the interest of fairness for local residents, their voices needed to be heard. The submissions obviously helped and therefore there was no need for it to go to the committee.

“I would like to thank residents for submitting comments and including us in their correspondence; it does give us an understanding of how much changes of use can affect the local community, local residents and local businesses” said Councillor Diane Williamson.