Decision
Analysis
outcome: The recommendations were approved.
summary: The decision involves recommendations made by the Director of Communities.
topline: The Director of Communities has decided to approve recommendations.
reason_contentious: The issue may be contentious as it involves community matters which can often have differing opinions and interests.
affected_stakeholders: ["Director of Communities", "Local community members"]
contentiousness_score: 5
political_party_relevance: There are no mentions or implications of political parties or political influence on the decision.
URL: https://wyre.moderngov.co.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=740
Decision Maker: Director of Communities
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: Yes
Is Callable In?: Yes
Purpose: GMEU are suitably qualified and experienced ecologist. GMEU currently provide specialist ecological advice to, and on behalf of, Wyre Council to support current ecological and biodiversity requirements within Development Management section of the planning department. The GMEU service is delivered by Tameside MBC on behalf of all Greater Manchester Authorities. They also provide ecological services for other local authorities within the North-West. GMEU have developed local ecological knowledge and expertise in Wyre. The consultants currently appraise planning applications and have local knowledge, skills and expertise. The use of GMEU to support the planning policy section of the planning department will result in time and cost saving compared to developing the local knowledge and expertise with a new consultant. The use of the same ecological consultants to support the local plan and development management sections of the planning department will also ensure consistency in the planning process from site allocations through to subsequent decisions on planning applications. GMEU have provided a quote for the work estimated at £23,470. This is on the basis of the assessment of a specific number of sites, of which an assumption at this stage is made on the basis of which site may need further detailed assessment. This additional assessment work would not be known until the first phase of the commission is completed. A fee for additional site assessment has been estimated and would be included within the contract.
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Date of Decision: June 6, 2025