Agenda item

A report from the Development Manager was submitted in relation to the applications for planning permission.  Supplementary information was also submitted in respect of application numbers: 58587; 58702; 58732;  58767 and 58801.

The Committee heard representations from applicants and/or objectors in respect of the applications submitted.  This was limited to three minutes for each speaker.

Prior to the Committee meeting, Site Visits had taken place in relation to Planning Applications 58499, 58587 and 58702.

Delegated decisions:

That Approval be given to the following applications in accordance with the reasons put forward by the Head of Development Management in the report and supplementary information submitted and subject to the conditions included:

58499 Irwell Bridge Works, Kenyon Street, Ramsbottom - Ramsbottom & Tottington - Ramsbottom Ward

Change of use of part of existing yard from waste recycling to mixed use for waste recycling and commercial vehicle wash (Retrospective)

58615. Burrswood House, Newton Street, Bury - Bury East - Moorside Ward

Proposed extension to enclose lift

58662  Ashton Lodge, Great Eaves Road, Ramsbottom, Bury - Ramsbottom & Tottington - Ramsbottom Ward

Erection of single storey building to house boilers

58702  Units 5 & 5a, Kay Brow Yard, Kay Brow, Ramsbottom, Bury - Ramsbottom & Tottington - Ramsbottom Ward

A. Retrospective change of use of industrial units (5 and 5A)(Class B1) to shop (Class A1) and music rehearsal venue (Class D2)

B. Change of Use of industrial unit 5A to Music Bar (Class A4)

(Note: The Officer Recommendation was a Split Decision - to Approve with Conditions  Part A: Retrospective change of use of industrial units (5 and 5A)(Class B1) to shop (Class A1) and music rehearsal venue (Class D2) and to Refuse Part B: Change of Use of industrial unit 5A to Music Bar (Class A4).  The Committee debated a proposal to approve both Part A and Part B subject to additional conditions. The recommendation to Approve both Part A and B with additional conditions was proposed by Councillor Harris, seconded by Councillor Hodkinson and agreed unanimously by the Committee).

The decision to Approve with Conditions Part A and Part B of the application is subject to the following Conditions:

1) The A4 bar use relating to Unit 5A hereby granted is for a limited period only, namely for a period expiring 12 months from the date of this decision notice. At the end this period, the use is required to be immediately discontinued to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority unless a further planning application for its continuance has been submitted (prior to the end date).
Reason. In order to retain control of the use of the premises in the interests of residential amenity pursuant to UDP Policy EC4/1 Small Businesses, S2/6 Food and Drink and EN7/2 Noise Pollution.

2) This decision relates to the drawings received on 07/05/15 and 30/06/15(revised) and the development shall not be carried out except in accordance with the drawings hereby approved.
Reason. For the avoidance of doubt and to ensure a satisfactory standard of design pursuant to the policies of the Bury Unitary Development Plan listed.

3) The A4 bar use hereby permitted in Unit 5A shall be operated by the applicant, Mr Patrick Duggan only and by no other person.
Reason. The permission has only been granted given the particular circumstances of the applicant and to protect the residential amenities of nearby residents pursuant to UDP Policies EC4/1 Small Businesses, S2/6 Food and Drink and EN7/2 Noise Pollution.

4) Before the use of the rehearsal room (Unit 5A) commences, an acoustic report, including an assessment of the potential noise outbreak from the

building and recommendations for any noise insulation if required, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Following approval of the report, any recommendations required shall be implemented in in full before the use commences.
Reason. To safeguard the amenities of the occupiers of nearby residential accommodation and to secure a reduction in the level of noise emanating from the property pursuant to UDP Policies EN7/2 Noise Pollution, EC4/1 Small Businesses and H3/1 Assessing Non-Conforming uses.

5) Unit 5 shall be used for guitar sales only and for no other purposes, including any other purpose in Class A1 of the Schedule to the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 or as subsequently amended.
Reason. In order to retain control of the use of the premises in the interests of residential amenity pursuant to UDP Policy EC4/1 Small Businesses and S4/1 Retail Development Outside Town and District Centres.

6) The bar (A4) and rehearsal room (D2) uses hereby permitted in Unit 5A shall not be open to customers outside the following times: 09.00 to 23.00hrs.
Reason. To safeguard the amenities of the occupiers of nearby residential accommodation pursuant to UDP Policies S2/6 Food and Drink and EN7/2 Noise Pollution.

58729  Park Lodge, Manchester Road Park, Manchester Road, Bury - Bury East - Redvales Ward

Change of use from dwelling (Class C3) to training facilities at ground floor (Class D1 ) with ancillary first floor offices; New door, level access, external step lift and security gate at rear; Mesh covering to windows and doors

58732  Land Adjacent To The Ark, Albert Road, Whitefield, Manchester - Whitefield & Unsworth - Besses Ward

Creation of 8 no. new car parking spaces and ramped access fromthe disabled car parking bay

58754  Land at rear of 131-133 Holcombe Road, Tottington, Bury - Ramsbottom & Tottington - Tottington Ward

Change of use from open land to form extension to residential curtilage

58767  Land at side of 25 Booth Way, Tottington, Bury - Ramsbottom & Tottington - Tottington Ward

Erection of 1 no. attached dwelling; New vehicular access for both properties and new porch to the existing property

58801  8 Glebelands Road, Prestwich, Manchester - Prestwich - Holyrood Ward

Change of use from 2 no. flats to 1 no. dwelling; Single storey extension at side/rear with first floor balcony; New first floor window at front, first floor french doors, juliet balcony and second floor window at rear; Render to front/side elevations

That the Committee be Minded to Approve the following application in accordance with the reasons put forward by the Head of Development

Management in the report and supplementary information submitted and subject to the conditions included:

58587  Land off Lowes Road, Bury - Bury East - Moorside Ward

Residential development for 24 no. dwellings, memorial/community forest and wider public open space with associated infrastructure (resubmission)

The decision to be Minded to Approve the application is subject to an additional Condition 24, to read as follows:

Condition (24): Deliveries to and from the site shall be restricted between the hours of 8am and 6pm Mondays to Fridays.

Reason. In the interests of residential amenity pursuant to Unitary Development Plan Policy EN1/2 - Townscape and Built Design.