Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were submitted by Councillors D Vernon and M Walsh.

Councillor R Bernstein acted as a substitute representative for Councillor Vernon.

There was no substitute representative for Councillor Walsh.

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 C Boles declared a prejudicial interest in relation to the planning applications on the agenda, 70213, Conversion of existing public house to 5 no. apartments and changes to land levels at side and rear of the building to create parking area and 70214, Listed building consent for conversion of existing public house to 5 no. apartments. Both at the Lord Raglan, Mount Pleasant, Nangreaves, Bury, BL9 6SP.

This was due to members of his wider family previously owning the Lord Raglan. Councillor Boles left the meeting during deliberations on these applications.

Councillor R Bernstein placed on record in relation to the planning application on the agenda, 72105, Single storey flat roof rear extension, 23 Church Street, Ainsworth, Bolton, BL2 5RA. That a fellow Councillor and Member of the same political group owned the property in question. 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.

The Minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday the 2^nd September 2025 are attached.

Delegated decision:

That the Minutes of the meeting held on the 2^nd September 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 supplementary information to add in respect of application numbers 72134, 71464, 71009, 71422, 72105, 70213, 70214, 71926 and 71978.

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.

In relation to application, 72134 a statement was read out by the Chair on behalf of a Ward Councillor who was unwell and unable to attend the meeting.

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: -

Twine Valley Farm. off Church Road, Shuttleworth, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 0EH

Application for the removal of a condition no. 2 (keeping of animals) on allowed appeal ref: APP/T4210/C/18/3195131

2.          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: -

Land at rear of Westminster Avenue, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 3WD

Erection of 14 garages - 2 identical blocks of 7 units each

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: -

Higher Ash Barn, 12 Hawkshaw Lane, Tottington, Bury, BL8 4LD

Change of use of land to residential, engineering operations and erection

of a garage/garden outbuilding

4.          That the Committee be Minded to Approve the following application in accordance with the reasons put forward by the Development Manager in the report and the supplementary information submitted along with additional conditions in relation to obscure glazing being installed on classrooms windows looking towards residential properties and the inclusion of swift bricks and subject to all other conditions included:

52 Bury Old Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 0ER

Demolition of the Existing Mosque and Community Facility and the Erection of a Replacement Mosque and Community Facility (F1 (f).

5.          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: -

23 Church Street, Ainsworth, Bolton, BL2 5RA

Single storey flat roof rear extension

6.          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: -

Lord Raglan, Mount Pleasant, Nangreaves, Bury, BL9 6SP

Conversion of existing public house to 5 no. apartments and changes to

land levels at side and rear of the building to create parking area

7.          That the Committee Approved with Conditionsthe following application in  ...  view the full minutes text for item PCC.4

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.