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: 59869, 60222, 60370, 60512, 60675, 60681.

The Committee heard representations from applicants and/or objectors in respect of the applications submitted. This was limited to 3 minutes for each speaker.

Prior to the Committee meeting, site visits had taken place in relation to planning applications 59869, 60370 and 60601.

Councillor Bevan spoke as a Ward representative in respect of planning application 60370.

Delegated decision:

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 the supplementary information submitted and subject to the conditions included:

60139  10-14 Water Street, Radcliffe, Manchester - Radcliffe East Ward

Change of use of former public house and first floor flat to form 6 no. Apartments and creation of 6 no. Car parking spaces

60222  Swintex Limited, Derby Works, Manchester Road, Bury - Bury East - Redvales Ward

Extension to existing factory to provide space for extra machinery and storage

The decision to approve the application included an amendment to Condition 8, to read as follows:-

Condition 8: No development shall commence unless and until a programme of works, setting out the details and schedule of repair works to the access road to the rear yard have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved programme of works shall be carried out in full to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority.

Reason. To ensure good highway design in the interests of road safety pursuant to UDP Policy EC3/1 Measures to Improve Industrial Areas.

60370  Land to West of Manchester Road, Ramsbottom, Bury - Ramsbottom & Tottlington - Ramsbottom Ward

Outline - residential development including means of access only

(Note: Councillor Harris proposed an alternative motion - to refuse the planning application on the grounds of loss of protected open land which would be detrimental to the area and contrary to the Unitary Development Plan (UDP).  The alternative motion, proposed by Councillor Harris was seconded by Councillor Caserta and following a vote, was rejected by the Committee).

60512  Spenside, Bury and Bolton Road, Radcliffe, Manchester - Radcliffe East Ward

Erection of 5 no. detached dwellings

60515  Kenyans Farm, 300 Bolton Road, Tottington, Bury - North Manor Ward

Erection of 1 no. detached dwelling

60576  Brook House, 122 Hollins Lane, Bury - Whitefield & Unsworth - Unsworth Ward

Partial demolition and conversion of existing dwelling into 2 no. dwellings and construction of 1 no. dwelling and 1 no. bungalow and creation of 7 no. parking spaces

60601  Eagle and Child, 3 Whalley Road, Shuttleworth, Ramsbottom, Bury - Ramsbottom & Tottington - Ramsbottom Ward

Change of use of first floor to bed and breakfast creating 5 bedrooms with Juliet balcony to 2 bedrooms and single storey extension to rear

The decision to approve the application included a new condition, to read as follows:-

Condition 6:          The fencing on the boundary with Cheshire Court shall be retained and maintained in situ thereafter.

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

(Note: Councillor Schofield left the room during consideration of the application, having declared a prejudicial interest).

60645  1Tithebarn Street, Bury - Bury East Ward

Change of use from shop (Class A1) to Private Hire booking office (sui generis)

60675  20 Moss Shaw Way, Radcliffe, Manchester - Radcliffe North Ward

Change of use from A1 (shop) to A5 (hot food take away) with flue to rear elevation

60681  Land at Garden Street, Ramsbottom, Bury - Ramsbottom & Tottington - Ramsbottom Ward

Construction of 4 no. Industrial units ( B1 business and light industrial and B8 storage and distribution) with offices at first floor following demolition of existing workshop (B2))

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

59869  JLT House, Brook Street, Radcliffe, Manchester - Radcliffe East Ward

Residential development comprising 22 no. dwellings

That the following Application be deferred to be considered at a future meeting of the Planning Control Committee:-

60426  258Whalley Road and Adjacent Land, Shuttleworth, Ramsbottom, Bury - Ramsbottom & Tottington - Ramsbottom Ward

Erection of 1 no. Dwelling; First Floor patio and garden to no. 258 Whalley Road