Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillors G Keeley and J Mason.

There were no declarations of interest made at the meeting.

Minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday the 18^th February 2020 are attached.

Delegated decision:

That the Minutes of the meeting held on 18^th February 2020 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

Report attached.

A report from the Development Manager was submitted in relation to various applications for planning permission. Supplementary information was also submitted in respect of application numbers 64333, 64640, 64786 and 64955.

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 C Cummings spoke as a Ward Representative in relation to planning applications 64786 and 64955. Councillor T Tariq spoke as a Ward Representative in relation to planning application 65021.

Delegated decisions:

1.    That the Committee Approve with Conditions the following application in accordance with the reasons put forward by the Development Manager in the report and supplementary information submitted and subject to the conditions included:-

64333        Land between 21 & 23 Mode Hill Lane, Whitefield, Manchester, M45 8JF.

Erection of 1 no. dwelling

2.    That the Committee be Minded to Approve with Conditions the following application in accordance with the reasons put forward by the Development Manager in the report and supplementary information submitted and subject to the conditions included along with an additional bullet point to condition 6 relating to trees:-

64640         Land at Brandlesholme Road, Bury, BL8 1BA.

Residential development comprising of 52 no. dwellings, associated means of access and landscaping.

3. That the following planning applications be deferred for a physical site visit prior to consideration by the Committee:-

64786        Land to the south of Moorbottom Road, Holcombe, Bury, BL8 4NS.

Erection of agricultural storage building, retention of field shelter, pig arc and replacement gate & gate post.

Note:  Councillor McGill proposed an alternative motion for a physical site visit to take place in relation to this application prior to consideration by the Committee.  The proposal was seconded by Councillor Harris and the Committee voted in favour of the site visit.  No further discussions took place in respect of this application.

64955        Margaret Haes Riding Centre, Moor Road, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL8 4NX.

Retention of welfare unit with associated landscaping to form welfare and security accommodation.

Note:  Councillor Thomas proposed an alternative motion for a site visit to take place in relation to this application prior to consideration by the Committee.  The proposal was seconded by Councillor Vernon and the Committee voted in favour of the site visit.  No further discussions took place in respect of this application.

4. That the Committee Approve with Conditions the following applications in accordance with the reasons put forward by the Development Manager in the report and subject to the conditions included:-

64975        46 Rectory Lane, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 1BL.

Change of use of residential dwelling (Class C3) into a residential respite centre (Class C2) with a bay window at front, raised platform at rear and associated external alterations

65021        192 Manchester Road, Bury, BL9 9BD.

Change of use of first floor from residential to form extension to existing ground floor day nursery (Class D1), for a maximum of 14 additional children

65234        Meadow View (Plot 2), Howarths Farm, Watling Street, Bury, BL8 3QR.  ...  view the full minutes text for item PCC.13

A Report from the Head of Development Management on all delegated planning decisions since the last meeting of the Planning Control Committee is attached.

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 all Planning Appeals decisions since the last meeting of the Planning Control Committee is attached

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

Delegated decision:

That the report be noted.

No urgent business was reported.