For the latest news from in and around Oldham sign up to the MyOldham newsletter here A decision on controverisal plans to turn a pub into a homeless hostel has been delayed after councillors were told neighbours were ‘frightened’.
A majority of the members of Oldham’s planning committee voted to defer a decision on the proposals to convert the former Weavers Answer public house in Shaw.
Councillors raised concerns about the access point being located very close to a bus stop, and also the layout and management of the facility on Milnrow Road.
The applicant, CarePoint HC, had proposed to turn the building into supported accommodation for up to nine homeless people. There had been 55 objections to the plans from residents who argued the
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