Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillors: J Mason and K Thomas.

Councillor Harris declared a prejudicial interest in planning applications 66745 and 66746 as she was the Bury Council representative serving on the East Lancashire Railway Trust Board

Councillor Harris left the meeting during deliberation of the applications.

Councillor D. Quinn declared a personal interest in planning applications 66745 and 66746 but would remain in the meeting.

Councillor Boles declared both a prejudicial interest in planning applications 66745 and 66746 due to a family member owning a property in the vicinity of the application location.

Councillor Boles left the meeting during deliberation of the applications.

Councillor Vernon declared a personal interest in planning application 67876.

Councillor Vernon left the meeting during deliberation of the application.

Minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday the 25th January 2022 are attached.

Delegated decision:

That the Minutes of the meeting held on the 25^th January 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 66745, 67867 and 67876.

The Committee heard supportive representations from applicants 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 any supplementary information submitted, subject to the conditions included:-

Buckley Wells Locomotive Depot, Baron Street, Bury, BL9 0TY

Development of the ELR's historic locomotive and carriage works site including repair and restoration of the 1857 locomotive work building, the construction of new locomotive running shed, incorporation of associated new workshops and training facilities and construction of a standalone carriage shed.

2.          That the Committee Approve with Conditions the following application in accordance with the reasons put forward by the Development Manager in the report, subject to the conditions included:-

Buckley Wells Locomotive Depot, Baron Street, Bury, BL9 0TY

Listed Building Consent for the development of the ELR's historic locomotive and carriage works site including repair and restoration of the 1857 locomotive work building, the construction of new locomotive running shed, incorporation of associated new workshops and training facilities and construction of a standalone carriage shed.

3.          That the Committee 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 with an additional condition related to the submission of a scheme to show parking space(s) with a EV charge point:-

206 Walmersley Road, Bury, BL9 6LL

Change of use to 8-bedroom HMO (Sui Generis) and formation of front and rear lightwells

4.          That the Committee 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:-

62 Bridge Street, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9AG

Installation of refrigeration plant with pitched slate roof covering at rear

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.

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.