Agenda and minutes

Councillor Quinn declared a prejudicial interest in respect of Planning application 59592 as a member of the Downs Syndrome Association.  Councillor Susan Southworth declared prejudicial interest in respect of Planning Application 59693 following discussions with local residents in relation to this application. Councillor Black declared a personal interest in respect of planning application 59725 as a personal acquaintance of the applicant.  Councillor Hodkinson declared a personal interest in respect of planning application 59788 as the owner of retail premises in Bridge Street, Ramsbottom.

Delegated decision:

That the Minutes of the meeting held on 15 March, 2016 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: 59160; 59550; 59592 and 59693.

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

Ward Councillors spoke on planning applications as follows:-

Councillor Tariq on planning application 59160;

Councillor Bevan on planning application 59550;

Councillor Hankey on planning application 59693;

Prior to the Committee meeting, Site Visits had taken place in relation to Planning Application 59160 and 59693.

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:

59565  YesoidayHatorah School, Bury New Road, Prestwich, Manchester - Prestwich - Sedgley Ward

Construction of gatehouse

59592  Masons Arms, 241 Walmersley Old Road, Bury - North Manor Ward

Change of use of former public house to a mixed use development comprising offices, training facility, cafe, with conservatory at rear; ancillary parking

(Note: Councillor Quinn, having declared a pejudicial interest in respect of this application, left the room during consideration of the application).

59616  110 Ainsworth Road, Bury - Bury West - Church Ward

Change of use from office (Class B1) to dental surgery (Class D1)

59725  142Hollins Lane, Bury - Whitefield & Unsworth - Unsworth Ward

Outline application for the erection of 1 no. Detached dwelling

The decision to Approve with Conditions this application was subject to the addition of the following condition:-

Condition 11:   No development shall commence unless or until details of a scheme for foul and surface water drainage including details of the drain/culvert, in terms of its position, integrity and depth in relation to the proposed dwelling has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be implemented in accordance with the approved scheme and the dwelling shall not be occupied unless and until the approved drainage scheme is available for use.
Reason: The application contains insufficient information in relation to the culvert and to ensure a satisfactory means of drainage pursuant to Policy EN7/5 - Waste Water Management of the Bury Unitary Development Plan.

(Note: Councillor Black, having declared a personal interest in respect of this application, left the room during consideration of the application).

59749  New Victoria Mills, Wellington Street, Bury - Bury West - Church Ward

Change of use of third floor from storage area (Class B8) to indoor cricket nets/ practice area (Class D2)

45 Bridge Street, Ramsbottom, Bury - Ramsbottom & Tottington - Ramsbottom Ward

Prior approval for proposed change of use from shop (A1) to cafe/restaurant (A3)

(Note: Councillor Hodkinson, having declared a personal interest in respect of this application, left the room during consideration of the application).

59795  DW Sports, Angouleme Way, Bury - Bury East Ward

17 No. non-illuminated pole mounted car park management  ...  view the full minutes text for item P.893

A report from the Head of Development Management on recent delegated planning decisions since the last meeting of the Planning Control Committee held on 15 March, 2016.

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 15 March, 2016.

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 setting out the proposed training programme for Planning Control Committee Members during the 2016/17 Municipal Year.

A report from the Head of Development Management was submitted providing details of the proposed training programme for Planning Control Committee Members that will place over the 2016/2017 Municipal year.

Delegated decision:

That the report be noted.

THANKS TO THE CHAIR, COUNCILLOR SUSAN SOUTHWORTH

Councillor Wright, on behalf of all Members of the Committee thanked Councillor Southworth for Chairing the Committee during the 2015/16 Municipal Year.