Agenda and draft minutes

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

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

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.

The Minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday the 24^th February 2026 are attached.

Delegated decision:

That the Minutes of the meeting held on the 24^th February 2026 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 number 72678 and TPO confirmation 367.

The Committee heard representations from supporters and an objector in respect of applications submitted. This was limited to three minutes for each 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: -

Halter Inn Works, 11 Redisher Croft, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9SA

Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) on planning permission 69702

(Demolition of existing industrial buildings and erection of 3 no. detached

dwellings): Revision to elevations and design

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 junction of Hollins Brook Way & Pilsworth Road, Bury, BL9 8RR

Erection of leisure pavilion including canteen and gym facilities, together

with external works including multi-use games area and 2no. padel courts

along with associated parking provision, landscaping and ancillary works.

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 is attached setting out the issues relating to the current temporary tree preservation order Tree Preservation Order (No. 367) 2025 at the former Ramsbottom ambulance station.

Delegated decision:

That the current temporary preservation order issued on the tree within the curtilage of the site as identified in Appendix 1 of the report be confirmed by the Committee so that the Order takes effect on a permanent basis.

A report from the Head of Development Management is attached outlining the review of the Council’s local checklists that are required for the validation process of planning applications submitted.

A report from the Head of Development Management was submitted outlining the review of the Council’s local checklists that are required for the validation process of planning applications submitted.

Delegated decision:

That the Planning Control Committee Approved the lists as set out in the report.

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.