Draft Beal Valley and Broadbent Moss Masterplan and Spatial Design Code Supplementary Planning Document
CONSULTATION PERIOD EXTENDED TO 12 NOON MONDAY 30 MARCH 2026
Consultation on the Draft Beal Valley and Broadbent Moss Masterplan and Spatial Design Code Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) is taking place between Wednesday 25 February 2026 to 12 noon on Monday 30 March 2026.
The Draft Beal Valley and Broadbent Moss Masterplan and Spatial Design Code SPD has been prepared to provide further guidance on the policy requirements of Places for Everyone (PfE) allocations JPA10 Beal Valley and JPA12 Broadbent Moss. In particular, the requirement for development to be in accordance with a comprehensive masterplan and design code as agreed by the local planning authority.
The Draft SPD sets out:
- The constraints and opportunities that have helped inform the masterplan and spatial design code
- A vision and the main development principles for both sites
- A spatial design code that considers matters such as:
- identity
- nature and Green and Blue Infrastructure
- movement and public realm
- built form
- An infrastructure phasing and delivery strategy
You can view the Draft SPD and the supporting documents by clicking the links below or you can view them on the council’s consultation platform at https://bigoldhamconvo.oldham.gov.uk/
- Draft Beal Valley and Broadbent Moss Masterplan and Spatial Design Code SPD
- Draft Beal Valley and Broadbent Moss Masterplan and Spatial Design Code SPD Statement of Availability
- Draft Beal Valley and Broadbent Moss Masterplan and Spatial Design Code SPD Strategic Environmental Assessment Screening Determination Statement
- Draft Beal Valley and Broadbent Moss Masterplan and Spatial Design Code SPD Habitat Regulations Assessment Screening Determination Statement
If you wish to view hard copies of the Draft SPD and its supporting documents these can be found at:
- the Borough’s libraries (for the latest details on library opening times please visit https://hla.oldham.gov.uk/libraries/local-libraries/); and
- the Oldham Council Customer Service Centre, Spindles Shopping Centre, Oldham, OL1 1HD.
Comments on the Draft SPD and its supporting documents can be submitted using the online representation form via the Council’s consultation platform at https://bigoldhamconvo.oldham.gov.uk/.
Alternatively, you can submit your comments via email to: spi.consultations@oldham.gov.uk
Or you can post your comments to: Strategic Planning and Information, Oldham Council, First Floor Reception, Spindles Shopping Centre, Oldham, OL1 1LA.
Please view the Statement of Availability as above for more details of the consultation and how to submit your representations.
Following the period of public consultation, the responses received will be considered. If considered necessary, amendments will be made to the document prior to Oldham Council adopting the SPD.
Once adopted, the SPD will be a material consideration in the determination of planning applications relating to JPA10 Beal Valley and JPA12 Broadbent Moss.