Agenda and minutes

There were no declarations of interest made at the meeting.

Delegated decision:

That the Minutes of the meeting held on 1 September, 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: 58342; 58655; 58805; 58874; 59051 and 59058.

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

Councillor Bayley spoke as ward representative on planning application 58655 and Councillors Caserta and Mallon spoke as ward representative in respect of planning application 58874 (note: Councillor Mallon represents Pilkington Park ward and was permitted to speak on application 58874 as the Pilkington Park would be affected by the application).

Prior to the Committee meeting, a Site Visit had taken place in relation to Planning Application 58874.

Delegated decisions:

1.  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:

58805 Land between 99 and 133 Crostons Road and Tottington Road, Bury - Bury West - Elton Ward

Erection of 9 no. Dwellings

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

Condition 15: Notwithstanding the provisions of the approved plans, no development shall commence on plots 1 - 5 inclusive until a scheme that ensures that the eaves height and ridge heights of plots 1 - 5 inclusive are similar to that of No. 10 Tottington Road has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Only the approved scheme shall be implemented.
Reason. To ensure that the development delivers a good design pursuant to Policy EN1/1 - Townscape and Built Design of the Bury Unitary Development Plan.

(Note: Councillor Wright was not present during the debate and did not take part in the vote on this application)

59058 Land adjacent to 5 West Avenue, Whitefield, Manchester - Whitefield and Unsworth - Pilkington Park Ward

Outline - Demolition of existing building and erection of 4 no. dwellings

(Note: Councillor Wright was not present during the debate and did not take part in the vote on this application)

2.  That the Committee be Minded to Approve the following application 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:

58324 Land adjacent to Eton Business Park, Bury Road, Radcliffe, Manchester - Radcliffe East Ward

Residential development of 18 no. dwellings

(Note: Councillor Wright was not present during the debate and did not take part in the vote on this application)

58655 Land at Valley Park Road/Clifton Road, Prestwich, Manchester - Prestwich - St Mary's Ward

Erection of 97 no. residential units (Class C3) comprising 67 no. dwellings and 30 no. apartments with associates landscaping, access arrangements and car parking and substation and creation of pond and woodland walk and seating area

3.  That the following application be Deferred for a site visit  ...  view the full minutes text for item P.359

A report from the Head of Development Management on recent delegated Planning decisions since the last meeting of the Planning Control Committee held on 1 September, 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 Head of Development Management on recent Planning Appeal decisions since the last meeting of the Planning Control Committee held on 1 September, 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.

Delegated decision:

That the report be noted.