Controversial Chadderton Aldi store WILL be built despite plans previously being thrown out
19.10.2022 - 17:15
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A controversial new Aldi store will be built in Oldham after being approved despite councillors previously throwing out the plans.
An application to build a new foodstore, along with car parking, and an internal road at land at Broadway Green Business Park in Chadderton, as well as a ‘flexible use’ commercial unit was debated for a second time by the planning committee. The supermarket had previously applied to the council to build a new hub at the site, but it was rejected earlier this year after councillors said they wanted to hold out for ‘high quality’ jobs on the site.
Planning officer Stephen Gill told the latest meeting that there had been 44 letters of support, and an objection on behalf of Tesco stores against the latest application. Objector Mike Holliss addressed the committee on behalf of a group of residents on Cavalier Square and Henrietta Court against the ‘harmful’ application.
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“The loss of an absolute part of your jewel in the crown site and the harm to Chadderton town centre, it might not be a significant adverse harm, but it’s still a negative,” he said.
Councillor Eddie Moores said that residents had told him they would not have bought their homes if they had been given ‘any indication that such a proposal was to be considered’. He told the meeting that there were potential problems with noise, lighting, loading and unloading and fumes and odours if the plan was approved.
“The anger and frustration expressed by residents of Cavalier Square and the adjoining streets appear to be justified,” Coun Moores added. “There is little merit in the application.”
However Mr Gill said the change between the
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