Agenda and minutes

Apologies for absence were submitted by Councillor D Duncalfe.

Councillor D Berry acted as a substitute representative for Councillor Duncalfe.

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.

There were no reported declarations of interest.

Councillor M Walsh placed on record in relation to the planning application on the agenda, 71426, Land adjacent to Bealey Industrial Estate, Dumers Lane, Radcliffe, that she lived close to the site. She had not pre-determined the application or cast pre judgement, therefore she would remain in the meeting during deliberation of this application and take part in the determination and voting.

Councillor G McGill placed on record in relation to the planning application on the agenda, 72127, 25 Thomas Street, Radcliffe, that he worked close to the location. 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 18^th November 2025 are attached.

Delegated decision:

That the Minutes of the meeting held on the 18^th November 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 71426, 72240 and 72327.

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 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 and subject to all other conditions included: -

Land adjacent to Bealey Industrial Estate, Dumers Lane, Radcliffe,

Manchester, M26 2BD

Demolition of buildings and erection of 77 no. affordable dwellings and

associated access off Wild Street, landscaping and parking.

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: -

25 Thomas Street, Radcliffe, Manchester, M26 2UH

Change of use from public house (Sui Generis) to a 15 Bedroom (18

Persons) HMO together with first floor extension at side/rear and single

storey extension at rear

3.          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 and subject to all other conditions included: -

Spurr House, Pole Lane, Bury, BL9 8QL

Demolition of existing buildings, site clearance works including removal of areas of hardstanding and the erection of two blocks of apartments, comprising 60 no. residential units, relocation of existing site access, and associated landscaping

4.          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 with condition 6 listed in the supplementary report being amended to read condition 7 and subject to all other conditions included: -

263 Bury Old Road, Prestwich, Manchester, M25 1JA

Change of use from hot-food takeaway (Use Class Sui Generis) to part ground floor office (Use Class E) and part ground floor and all first floor 3bedroom (single occupancy) House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) (Use Class C4)

5.          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: -

8 Stephen Street South, Bury, BL8 2NT

Change of use from existing 6-bedroom (single occupancy) HMO to 6-bedroom (6-8 occupants) HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) (Use Class

Sui Generis)

A report from the Head of Development Management is attached seeking authorisation for the making of an immediate Article 4 Direction to give greater planning controls over proposals for change of use from Use Class C3 (dwellinghouse) to Use Class C4 (HMO).

A report from the Head of Development Management was submitted in relation to authorisation for the making of an immediate Article 4 Direction to give greater planning controls over proposals for change of use from Use Class C3 (dwellinghouse) to Use Class C4 (HMO).

Before any discussions took place, the Council’s Legal Advisor withdrew this agenda item from the business of the meeting on behalf of the Director of Law and Democratic Services for further consideration.

Delegated decision:

That the report be withdrawn.

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.