Agenda and minutes

There were no declarations of interest made at the meeting.

Delegated decision:

That the Minutes of the meeting held on 23rd January, 2018 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 relation to planning applications 60525, 62127 and 62237.

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:

60525  Land at rear of Warwick House, Castle Brook Business Park, Hollins Brook Way, Bury – Whitefield & Unsworth – Unsworth Ward

Retention of existing car park and re-location of car park gate onto Aviation Road for egress only; alterations and improvements to the junction of Aviation Road and Pilsworth Road, including repositioning existing gate on Aviation Road to improve pedestrian access (north side) and provision of a horse stile (south side) and associated signage.

62007  Land at western end of Watkin Drive, Prestwich, Manchester – Prestwich – Sedgley Ward

Erection of 1 no. new dwelling and two detached garages

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:

62127  Land at Mountheath Industrial Estate, George Street, Prestwich, Manchester – Prestwich – Sedgley Ward

Variation of conditions 2, 4, 6, 7, 10, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22, 26, 27 of planning permission 59884 to allow the development to be carried out in 2 phases – employment and residential

62237  Prestwich Golf Club, Hilton Lane, Prestwich, Manchester – Prestwich – Sedgley Ward

Residential development of part of golf course comprising 17 no. dwellings with new access from Kersal Road; Extension and reconfiguration of golf course to provide replacement facility

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 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 outlining the updated checklists that are required for the validation process of the planning applications submitted.

The Head of Development Management submitted a report detailing the updated checklists that are required for the validation process of planning applications submitted.It was reported that the Local Planning Authority is required to ensure that the checklist is kept up to date and reviewed every two years.  The Committee were asked to note the minor changes made in section 14 in relation to tree works which set requirements for scaled plans, and which also set out the enforcing regulations.

Delegated decision:

That the Committee endorse and accept the validation list as detailed in the report.

A report from the Head of Development Management providing statistical information on enforcement activity between 1^st October, 2017 and 31^st December, 2017.

The Head of Development Management submitted a report providing statistical information on enforcement activity between 1^st October, 2017 and 31^st December, 2017, for information.

Delegated decision:

That the report be noted.

A report from the Head of Development Management on the confirmation of a temporary Tree Preservation Order made on  Bleaklow Hall and curtilage, Bolton Road (No.341).

A report from the Head of Development Management was submitted detailing the issues relating to the current temporary Tree Preservation Order (TPO) made on Bleaklow Hall and curtilage, Bolton Road, Hawkshaw. The Head of Development Management referred to the Supplementary Agenda and the copy of the original temporary TPO No. 341 included for information.  It was reported that T3, 4, 5, 6 had been excluded from the original TPO following consultation with an arboriculturist, on behalf of the owner and the Council’s Tree Officer who concluded that these trees were not good specimens and should be removed from the TPO.

Delegated decision:

That the Committee confirm the current temporary Tree Preservation Order (TPO) issued on Bleaklow Hall and its immediate curtilage as identified in Appendix 1 of the report, including the modifications as detailed in the report.