Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were submitted by Councillor D Vernon.

Councillor L McBriar acted as a substitute representative for Councillor Vernon.

Members of the Planning Control Committee are asked to consider whether they have an interest in any of the matters on the Agenda and, if so, to formally declare that interest.

Councillor M Hayes declared an interest in planning application 68878, 78 Trimmingham Drive, Bury, BL8 1EL as he was the local ward Councillor for the Elton area.

He and another local ward Councillor had circulated a letter and short survey to the surrounding properties which contained facts about the application and referred residents to the Council’s website to provide any comments. Councillor Hayes had not pre-determined the application and would continue to approach it with an open mind and without prejudice.

Minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday the 13^th December 2022 are attached.

Delegated decision:

That the Minutes of the meeting held on the 13^th December 2022 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 applications for planning permission.

There was supplementary information to add in respect of application numbers 68647 and 68878. The supplementary information also detailed that the application which was deferred at the last planning control committee on the 13^th December 2022 for a site visit had been withdrawn by the applicant on the 11^th January 2023.

The Committee heard representations from applicants, objectors and Ward Councillors in respect of applications submitted. This was limited to three minutes for the 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: -

78 Trimingham Drive, Bury, BL8 1EL

Change of use from dwellinghouse (Class C3) to children's residential care home (Class C2) (maximum 4 no. children and 3 no. members of staff) including conversion of integral garage to additional living space and associated external alterations

2.          That the Committee be 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: -

Red Bank Playing Fields, Unsworth Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 0RN

Creation of 3G Artificial Grass Pitch (AGP) with perimeter fencing, new macadam hardstanding areas, floodlights, storage container, single storey pavilion and 83 space car park with associated lighting 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 and enforcement appeal decisions since the last meeting of the Planning Control Committee.

Delegated decision:

That the report and appendices be noted.

Any other business which by reason of special circumstances the Chair agrees may be considered as a matter of urgency.

No urgent business was reported.