Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillors J Mason, C Tegolo and K Thomas.

Councillor Harris declared a personal interest in planning application 66423, 11 Brookthorpe Road, Bury, as she lived on the same street.

Councillor Harris left the meeting during deliberation of the application.

Minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday the 20^th April 2021 are attached.

Delegated decision:

That the Minutes of the meeting held on the 20^th April 2021 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

Reports attached.

A report from the Head of Development Management was submitted in relation to various applications for planning permission.

Supplementary information was also submitted in respect of application numbers 66423 and 66389.

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

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 subject to the conditions included:-

65937        River Roch, adj Giggs Mill Bridge, off Redmere Drive, Bury, BL9 9GB

Provision of a new bridge over the River Roch to allow the crossing of equestrian, pedestrian, cycle and light vehicular traffic (max. gross weight 3 tonnes) and a associated path to and from the bridge

2.         That the following planning application be deferred for a site visit prior to consideration by the Committee:-

66423        11 Brookthorpe Road, Bury, BL8 3AB

Two/single storey rear extensions; Alterations to roof and windows

3.         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 any supplementary information submitted and subject to the conditions included:-

66389        Former Site of Andrew Textile Industries Ltd, Walshaw Road, Bury, BL8 1NG

Application for reserved matters approval (appearance, landscaping, layout and scale) for the erection of 97 dwellings and associated works including the demolition of existing buildings, the layout out of roads, parking, footways and landscaping

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 Head of Development Management was submitted listing all recent planning application decisions made by Officers using delegated powers since the last meeting of the Planning Control Committee.

Delegated decision:

That the report and appendices be noted.

A report from the Head of Development Management on all Planning appeal decisions since the last meeting of the Planning Control Committee is attached.

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 and appendices be noted.

No urgent business was reported.