Agenda and draft minutes

Planning Control Committee - Thursday, 28th May, 2026 7.00 pm

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Venue: Council Chamber, Bury Town Hall

Contact: Michael Cunliffe  Democratic Services

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PCC.1

Apologies for Absence

Minutes:

Apologies for absence were submitted by Councillor U Farooq

There was no substitute representative for Councillor Farooq.

 

PCC.2

Declarations of Interest

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.

Minutes:

PCC.3

Minutes of the meeting held on the 21st April 2026 pdf icon PDF 225 KB

The Minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday the 21st April 2026 are attached.

Minutes:

Delegated decision:

 

That the Minutes of the meeting held on the 21st April 2026 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

 

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Planning Applications pdf icon PDF 73 KB

Reports attached.

Additional documents:

Minutes:

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 72692 and 72950.

 

The Committee heard representations from applicants 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 and the supplementary information submitted and subject to all other conditions included: -

 

22 Cockey Moor Road, Bury, BL8 2HB

Amendments to dwelling, approved under application 68038 including amended elevations and roof.

 

2.           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: -

 

Land at 41 Arthur Lane, Radcliffe, Bolton, BL2 5PR

Variation of condition no. 2 (approved plans) following grant of planning permission 67550 (Conversion of stable to dwelling with single storey extension): enclose the existing stables overhang into the internal space of dwelling

 

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

 

12 -14 Abden Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 0AT

Change of use from commercial unit and dwelling to 6 bed, 6 person HMO (Class C4) with side render finish, roller shutters removed and changes to rear and front boundary treatment with 1 no. car space provided and 6 no. cycle storage unit provided

 

PCC.5

Delegated Decisions pdf icon PDF 224 KB

A report from the Head of Development Management on all delegated planning decisions since the last meeting of the planning control committee is attached.

Minutes:

PCC.6

Planning Appeals pdf icon PDF 122 KB

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

Minutes:

PCC.7

Urgent Business

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

Minutes:

The Committee were reminded of the Corporate Parenting Champion appointed from the Planning Committee at the start of the last municipal year and Councillor M Walsh was happy to remain in the position for another 12 months