Purpose

The reason for this decision is to adopt
changes, which have occurred to designated Sites of Biological
Importance (SBIs) within the borough. Changes are outlined in
Appendix 2 and Appendix 1 provides maps of the SBIs with boundary
amendments. This includes Hull Brook (Grade A) which has had a net
loss of 0.6 hectares (due to agricultural improvement) and Ponds at
Cowlishaw Farm (Grade B), which gained 0.1hectares due to an
increase in swamp present.
Tame Water Woodland and Hey Bank were also reviewed but had no
significant changes.
Oldham has a total of 38 SBIs, which has increased overtime from 18
since 1984 (please see Appendix 3 for fact sheet).

Content

RESOLVED - That:
To adopt the changes to the SBIs as outlined in Appendix 2. The
advantage to this option is that the changes to SBIs will be
subject to the principles set out in NPPF of avoid, mitigate and as
a last resort compensate any harm.