Agenda and minutes

Councillor D’Albert declared a personal interest in respect of Planning Application 59311.  Councillor D’Albert lives in a neighbouring property to the one being considered as part of this application.  Councillor Susan Southworth declared prejudicial interest in respect of Planning Application 59351.  Councillor Southworth is the applicant in relation to this particular planning application.

Delegated decision:

That the Minutes of the meeting held on 27 October, 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: 58832; 58848; 59217; 59238; 59266; 59311and 59312.

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  Gartside  spoke as a ward representative in respect of planning application 58848. Councillor Adams spoke as a ward representative in respect of planning application 59397.

Prior to the Committee meeting, Site Visits had taken place in relation to Planning Application 58918 and 58848.

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:

58848  Site of former Berry’s Garden Centre, Turton Road, Tottington, Bury – Ramsbottom & Tottington – Tottington Ward

Erection of 1 no. Dwelling

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

Condition 20: No development shall commence unless and until details of any proposed boundary treatments have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved boundary details only shall be implemented.
Reason. Information not supplied at application stage, in the interests of visual amenity pursuant to Bury Unitary Development plan Policies H2/2 - The Layout of New Residential Development, EN1/1 - Visual Amenity, EN1/2 - Townscape and Built Design and OL7/2 - West Pennine Moors

59161  Unit 1, Yarwood Street, Bury – Bury East Ward

Change of use of ground/first floor from shop/workshop to community centre (Class D1); Two storey extension at front/side; External alterations to include new entrance and roller shutters; Alterations to form car park

59217 Site of former garage colony off Mosley Street/Hampson

Fold, Radcliffe, Manchester – Whitefield & Unsworth – Pilkington Park Ward

Rebuilding and alterations to form ancillary residential annex for use as dependent person accommodation (resubmission)

59238  5 Bleakley Street, Whitefield, Manchester – Whitefield & Unsworth – Pilkington Park Ward

Rebuidling and alterations to from ancillary residential annex for use as dependent person accommodation (resubmission)

The decision to Approve with Conditions is subject to the amendment to the wording of Condition 5,to read as follows:-

Condition 5:  Notwithstanding the terms of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015, or as subsequently amended, no window or door openings shall be inserted or enlarged within the terms of Part 1, Class E of the Order.
Reason: To protect the residential amenities of the occupants of neighbouring properties pursuant to UDP Policy H2/3-Extensions and Alterations and SPD6 Policy Guidance Note 6: Alterations & Extensions.

59266  Unit F Bornmore Industrial Estate, Leigh Lane, Bury – Bury West – Elton Ward

Retrospective application for vehicle dismantling and recycling

59279  Bury Grammar School Playing Fields, Buckley Wells, Bury – Bury East – Redvales Ward

Erection of 2.4 m high mesh panel fence to the west and south  ...  view the full minutes text for item P.501

A report from the Head of Development Management on recent delegated planning decisions since the last meeting of the Planning Control Committee held on 27 October, 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 27 October, 2015.

A report from the Head of Development Management was submitted listing all recent Planning Appeal decisions since the last meeting of the Planning Control Committee.

                   Delegated decision:

That the report be noted.

A report from the Head of Development Management providing confirmation of a temporary Tree Preservation Order on land at Walshaw Hall.

A report from the Head of Development Management was submitted providing confirmation of a temporary tree preservation order currently made on Walshaw Hall and cartilage, Bradshaw Road, Walshaw (Order No.338).  The Committee were requested to confirm, without

modifications, the extant temporary Tree Preservation Order designated as Land at Walshaw Hall.

Delegated decision:

That the Committee confirm, without modifications, the extant temporary Tree Preservation Order designated as Land at Walshaw Hall.