Agenda and minutes

Councillor Gunther declared a personal interest in respect of planning application 58104.  Councillor Gunther is a members of Friends of Ramsbottom Civic Hall but took no part in any of the discussions held in relation to this particular application.

Delegated decision:

That the Minutes of the meeting held on 16 December, 2014 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

A report from the Development Manager was submitted in relation to the applications for planning permission.  Supplementary information was also submitted in respect of application numbers: 58104, 58105, 58146, 58184 and 58252.

The Committee heard representations from applicants and/or objectors in respect of the applications submitted.  This was limited to three minutes for each speaker, including representations from Councillors Bevan, Fitzwalter and Hodkinson, Ward Councillors for Ramsbottom Ward who spoke on planning application 58104.

A site visit was undertaken prior to the Committee meeting in relation to Planning Application 58104.

Delegated decisions:

1.     That Approval be given to the following application in accordance with the reasons put forward by the Development Manager in the report and supplementary information submitted and subject to the conditions included:

58105  Site of the former Claremont Home, Park View Road, Prestwich, Manchester – Prestwich – Sedgley Ward

Erection of extra care accommodation for the elderly (Class C2 Use – Residential Institutions) (62 units in total) landscaping and car parking

58133  Windacre Works, Mather Road, Bury – Ramsbottom & Tottington – North Manor Ward

Outline application for demolition of the existing buildings and redevelopment of the site for residential development including means of access (All other Matters Reserved)

The decision to Approve with Conditions is subject to the addition of the following Conditions:-

Condition 17:  No development shall commence until full details of a scheme for the eradication and/or control of Japanese Knotweed (Fallonica Japonica, Rouse Decraene, Polygonum Cuspidatum) and Himalayan Balsam (Impatiens Glandulifera) is submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved management plan shall include a timetable for implementation. Should a delay of more than one year occur between the date of approval of the management scheme and either the date of implementation of the management scheme or the date of development commencing, a further site survey must be undertaken and submitted to the Local Planning Authority.
Reason - To ensure that the site is free from Japanese Knotweed and Himalayan Balsam in the interest of UDP Policy EN9 – Landscape

Condition 18:  No development, including any demolition shall commence unless and until a scheme relating to an Environmental Construction Method Statement for the development has been submitted and approved by the Local Planning Authority, giving details of measures to be taken to prevent any possible pollution of the adjacent water body during the course of any demolition /construction works. The development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.
Reason - To protect the ecological interests of the adjoining water body pursuant to UDP Policy EN6/3 - Features of Ecological Value and NPPF Chapter 11 - Conserving and Enhancing the Natural Environment.

58146  Higher Tops Barn, Moor Road, Ramsbottom, Bury – Ramsbottom & Tottington – Ramsbottom Ward

Erection of agricultural Store and yard, entrance onto Moor Road

The decision to Approve with Conditions is subject to an amendment of Condition 3, to now read as follows:-

Condition 3  ...  view the full minutes text for item P.620

A report from the Development Manager was submitted listing all recent Planning application decisions made by Officers using delegated powers.

Delegated decision:

To note the report.

A report from the Development Manager was submitted which presented a list of recent Planning appeal decisions.  The report included a copy of an Appeal Decision made by the Planning Inspectorate in relation to Planning Application 57611.

Delegated decision:

To note the report.