What do we mean by Evidence?
Planning policies need to be justified by evidence. This evidence needs to inform the content of the Local Plan, and shape its development. Evidence can be gathered from a wide variety of sources.
Oldham Council publishes a wide range of evidence-based studies, to inform and support the Local Plan.
Housing
- Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment
- Local Housing Needs Assessment 2024
- Housing Delivery Test Action Plan
- Housing Topic Paper
Economy and Employment
- Oldham Draft Employment Land Review Pt 1
- Economy and Employment Topic Paper
- Oldham Strategic Investment Framework Refresh and Sector Requirement Review
Our Centres
Communities
- Communities Topic Paper
- Open Space Study Documents 2022
- Playing Pitch and Outdoor Sports Strategy 2025
Open Land
Natural Environment
Built Environment
- Built Environment Topic Paper
- Oldham Mills Strategy
- Oldham Town Centre Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (CAAMP) Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) - August 2019