Agenda and draft minutes

There were no apologies for absence.

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.

The Chair, Councillor G McGill declared in relation to the planning application on the agenda 71273, Erection and operation of Material Recycling Facility, Pilsworth Quarry, Pilsworth Road, Bury, BL9 8QZ.

Due to being a ward Councillor, last year he heard discussions about alleged smells from the site, but he had not pre determined the application or cast pre judgement. Therefore, he would remain in the meeting during deliberation of this application and take part in the determination and voting.

Councillor D Quinn declared in relation to the planning application on the agenda 71273, Erection and operation of Material Recycling Facility, Pilsworth Quarry, Pilsworth Road, Bury, BL9 8QZ.

On behalf of her employer, she had attended the same meeting as Councillor McGill and had heard discussions about alleged smells from the site, but she had also not pre determined the application or cast pre judgement. Therefore, she would also remain in the meeting during deliberation of this application and take part in the determination and voting.

Councillor M Walsh declared in relation to the planning application on the agenda 71273, Erection and operation of Material Recycling Facility, Pilsworth Quarry, Pilsworth Road, Bury, BL9 8QZ.

She had been approached by a university researcher about alleged smells from the site, but she had also not formed an opinion or pre determined the application and cast pre judgement. Therefore, she would also remain in the meeting during deliberation of this application and take part in the determination and voting.

The Minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday the 18th February 2025 are attached.

Delegated decision:

That the Minutes of the meeting held on the 18^th February 2025 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 no supplementary information to add in respect of all the application numbers.

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

Delegated decisions:

1.          That the Committee Approved with Conditionsthe following application in accordance with the reasons put forward by the Development Manager in the report submitted and subject to all other conditions included: -

706 Walmersley Road, Bury, BL9 6RN

Change of Use from power tools/lawnmower/gardening machinery

repairs and service (Class Sui Generis) to Car Dealership (Class

Sui Generis)

2.          That the Committee Approved with Conditionsthe following application in accordance with the reasons put forward by the Development Manager in the report submitted with an amended condition 17 to include a phasing plan for implementation to require approved access to be constructed prior to commencement and subject to all other conditions included: -

Land to the north of 2 Hollins Close, Unsworth, Bury, BL9 8AX

Outline application for 1 no. dwelling (all matters reserved except 'access')

3.          That the Committee Approved with Conditionsthe following application in accordance with the reasons put forward by the Development Manager in the report submitted and subject to all other conditions included: -

31 Hilton Crescent, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 9NQ

Change of use from 5 bed/ 6 person House in Multiple Occupation (Class

C4) to 7 bed/ 7 person House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Sui Generis)

and loft conversion with rear dormer

4.          That the Committee Approved with Conditionsthe following application in accordance with the reasons put forward by the Development Manager in the report submitted and subject to all other conditions included: -

Pilsworth Quarry, Pilsworth Road, Bury, BL9 8QZ

Erection and operation of Material Recycling Facility

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.

A report from the Head of Development Management on statistical information for enforcement activity between the 1st January 2024 to the 31^st December 2024.

A report from the Head of Development Management was submitted on statistical information for enforcement activity between the 1st January 2024 to the 31st December 2024.

Delegated decision:

That the report be noted.

A report from the Director of Law & Governance on the review of Probity in Planning Guidance is attached.

A report from the Director of Law & Governance was submitted on the review of Probity in Planning Guidance.

Delegated decision:

That the report be noted and Members with any comments on the updated guidance would submit these to Democratic Services.

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.