Oldham Council rejected a retrospective application to retain a static caravan in the garden of a house on Dowry Road, Lees. The consultation received 34 objections, citing concerns over light, outlook, privacy, appearance, highway safety, ecology, fire safety, surface water, and potential residential use. The applicant's statement said the caravan was for secure storage, not accommodation. Officers concluded that its size, design, and elevated position caused significant harm to the character and appearance of the property and wider area. Permission was refused, and the caravan must be removed.
