OLDHAM Council is holding a public consultation over conservation plans for the town centre.
It will help inform any future regeneration planning decisions in the town centre, the authority says.
The consultation is on a Draft Oldham Town Centre Conservation Area Appraisal and Management Plan (CAAMP) Supplementary Planning Document (SPD).
The purpose of the CAAMP SPD is to understand the significance of Oldham town centre as a conservation area and suggest ways to enhance its character and appearance as well as consider community engagement.
The appraisal proposes that there be four extensions to the existing town centre conservation area boundary.
It also identifies buildings that could be added to a future “local list” – assets that are significant within the borough.
The public are being encouraged to take part in a consultation which is running from now until March 15.
Cllr Hannah Roberts, cabinet member for housing, said: “This is an important time for Oldham town centre.
“At Oldham Council we have huge ambition for regeneration in the town centre. We have already successfully transformed the Old Town Hall into a state-of-the-art cinema and restaurant complex and we have plans to breathe new life into the old library building as a Heritage and Arts Centre.
“We have lots of beautiful architecture on our doorstep in Oldham, which we want to protect and preserve as it serves as an important part of our heritage. This means putting to good use what we already have and ensuring any future developments compliment it.
“We want to do everything in our power to encourage people to enjoy everything Oldham has to offer.”
Public drop-in sessions to find out more information on the consultation will be held at Oldham Parish Church (OL1 3AN) on: Friday, March 8, from 11am to 3pm and Saturday, March 9, from 10am to 1pm.
The council says people are invited to express their views at these drop-in sessions and there will be questionnaires available to fill out.
The questionnaire can also be filled out online at www.oldham.gov.uk/consultations.
Alternatively, comments can be emailed to spi@oldham.gov.uk or returned by post to the following address no later than by 5pm on March 15, 2019 to Strategic Planning and Information, Economy, Skills and Neighbourhoods, Room 310, Level 3, Civic Centre,West Street, Oldham, OL1 1UH
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