Agenda and minutes

Councillor Southworth declared a personal interest in respect of planning application 58732 as Chair of Governors of The Ark school. Councillor Hodkinson declared a personal interest in respect of planning application 58702 as an owner of a business within the locality and as a member of Ramsbottom Business Group. Cllr Jones declared a personal and prejudicial interest in respect of planning application 58732 as he had chaired the Licensing and Safety Panel which determined the Premises License application for the site.  Cllr Jones left the room whilst this application was being considered.    

Delegated decision:

That the Minutes of the meeting held on 23 June, 2015 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: 58587; 58702; 58732;  58767 and 58801.

The Committee heard representations from applicants and/or objectors in respect of the applications submitted.  This was limited to three minutes for each speaker.

Prior to the Committee meeting, Site Visits had taken place in relation to Planning Applications 58499, 58587 and 58702.

Delegated decisions:

That Approval be given to the following applications in accordance with the reasons put forward by the Head of Development Management in the report and supplementary information submitted and subject to the conditions included:

58499 Irwell Bridge Works, Kenyon Street, Ramsbottom - Ramsbottom & Tottington - Ramsbottom Ward

Change of use of part of existing yard from waste recycling to mixed use for waste recycling and commercial vehicle wash (Retrospective)

58615. Burrswood House, Newton Street, Bury - Bury East - Moorside Ward

Proposed extension to enclose lift

58662  Ashton Lodge, Great Eaves Road, Ramsbottom, Bury - Ramsbottom & Tottington - Ramsbottom Ward

Erection of single storey building to house boilers

58702  Units 5 & 5a, Kay Brow Yard, Kay Brow, Ramsbottom, Bury - Ramsbottom & Tottington - Ramsbottom Ward

A. Retrospective change of use of industrial units (5 and 5A)(Class B1) to shop (Class A1) and music rehearsal venue (Class D2)

B. Change of Use of industrial unit 5A to Music Bar (Class A4)

(Note: The Officer Recommendation was a Split Decision - to Approve with Conditions  Part A: Retrospective change of use of industrial units (5 and 5A)(Class B1) to shop (Class A1) and music rehearsal venue (Class D2) and to Refuse Part B: Change of Use of industrial unit 5A to Music Bar (Class A4).  The Committee debated a proposal to approve both Part A and Part B subject to additional conditions. The recommendation to Approve both Part A and B with additional conditions was proposed by Councillor Harris, seconded by Councillor Hodkinson and agreed unanimously by the Committee).

The decision to Approve with Conditions Part A and Part B of the application is subject to the following Conditions:

1) The A4 bar use relating to Unit 5A hereby granted is for a limited period only, namely for a period expiring 12 months from the date of this decision notice. At the end this period, the use is required to be immediately discontinued to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority unless a further planning application for its continuance has been submitted (prior to the end date).
Reason. In order to retain control of the use of the premises in the interests of residential amenity pursuant to UDP Policy EC4/1 Small Businesses, S2/6 Food and Drink and EN7/2 Noise Pollution.

2) This decision relates to the drawings received on 07/05/15 and 30/06/15(revised) and the development shall not be carried out except in accordance with the drawings hereby approved.
Reason. For the avoidance of doubt and to ensure a satisfactory standard of design pursuant to  ...  view the full minutes text for item P.229

A report from the Development Manager on recent Delegated Planning decisions since the last meeting of the Planning Control Committee held on 23 June, 2015.

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

Delegated decision:

That the report be noted.

A report from the Development Manager on recent Planning Appeal decisions since the last meeting of the Planning Control Committee held on 23 June, 2015.

A report from the Head of Development Management was submitted which presented a list of recent planning appeal lodged against the decision of the authority and of a recent Planning Appeal decision. The report included copies of the Planning Inspectorate's decisions in respect of Planning Applications 57676, 57678, 58134, 58291and 58340. Councillor Black expressed concerns at the Planning Inspectorate's decision in respect of Planning Application 57676 commenting on the number of taxis which park for a substantial period of time outside the shop.  Ian Lord, Highways Officer would gave an assurance that the issues raised would be passed on to the Highways Enforcement Team for further investigation.

Delegated decision:

That the report be noted.

A report from the Head of Development Management providing an annual summary of planning application performance statistics, including planning legislation changes and planning quality framework.

The Head of Development Management submitted an annual update report detailing the key matters and changes that affect the Development Management team and processes and by default, the Planning Control Committee.  It was reported that most of the changes were as a result of new legislation being introduced nationally by Government.  The Chair, Councillor Southworth invited questions and comments from Members of the Committee.  Councillor Jones noted from the report that fees are down and enquired if these could be amended or if they were set nationally?  It was reported that fees are set nationally as there had been a variance in fees set by local authorities.  A reduction in fees often reflected a decrease in the number of major applications being submitted.  Members were informed that some fees are being lost through changes to legislation.  Bury had seen an increase in the number of major applications recently. A further update would be provided to the Committee in December 2015.  Councillor Harris asked if a change of use from retail to take away could be made to premises without the need to apply for planning permission.  The Head of Development Management confirmed that this could be the case but only for a temporary period of 2 years.

Delegated decision:

That the report be noted.