Development Proposal Report
Academic Paper
The report is about to deliver an appraisal for a development proposal at site in Oldham borough at Greeter Manchester. The report covers legislation, policy, planning, socio-economic and market aspects necessary to come up with the best decision to develop the site, these aspects are highly important for clients who intend to develop the specified site, as it gives them an inclusive overview about the development environment in the site.
On one hand, Oldham borough can be considered as a residence area in northeast of Manchester. However, Oldham is a main hub of labors and workers as well, as the population is about to jump from 224,999 to 241,1600 by 2020, and the average of population age within 30 min drive from Oldham town center is younger than average of population age in UK as a whole. In fact, Oldham Council states that “The borough’s working age population is over 157,000 with 34.2% profiled in the 25 – 44 year old age group (both of percentages are higher than the national average” (Oldham Council, 2017). This percentage demonstrates that Oldham represents a hub for younger workers. On the other hand, Oldham is a home for 6000 business; taking the fact the three are 101,555 registered brands within 30 min drive from Oldham town center. These business types are vary, as there are many manufacturing, health, construction, creative, financial and professional services sectors taking place in Oldham. The district represents a high socio-economic hub as there are many other national and international brands locate within Oldham Borough.
In that case, the report examines the site characteristics and planning policy related the development option. As well, the report delivers a full development appraisal and evaluation for the preferred option in order to come up with best recommendations and conclusions.
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