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21st April 2011

Planning Applications relating to the Former Liberal Club in Summerseat.

 

The following two Planning Applications relate to the Former Liberal Club in Summerseat,

which is going to be opening as an Italian Restaurant.

Here are a couple of new planning applications for the Former Liberal Club: -

 

Application Number: 53826

Registration (Validation) Date: 11th April 2011

Target Date for Decision: 6th June 2011

New floodlights at front.

Front canopy to cover outside smoking area.

Change of colour of previously approved windows.

 

The Planning Committee's Decision:

This was Approved with Conditions
  Permission should be granted having regard to the policies and proposals listed and the reason(s) for granting permissions can be summarised as follows;-
Having studied the submitted documents, assessed the proposed development on site and taken into account any and all representations and consultation responses, it is considered that the proposed development is acceptable because it would not cause demonstrable harm to interests of acknowledged importance.
There are no other material considerations that outweigh this finding.
1 - The development must be begun not later than three years beginning with the date of this permission.
Reason. Required to be imposed by Section 91 Town & Country Planning Act 1990.
2 - This decision relates to drawings - proposed plans and elevations drawing 2 Revision A 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 policies of the Bury Unitary Development Plan listed below.

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Application Number: 53827

Registration (Validation) Date: 19th April 2011

Target Date for Decision: 14th June 2011

1 No. externally illuminated fascia sign.

1 No. externally illuminated freestanding sign.

 

The Planning Committee's Decision:

The above application for 1 externally illuminated fascia sign. & 1 externally illuminated freestanding sign.

Has been Refused, for the following reason:

The application and submitted plans contain insufficient information to enable them to be properly assessed and the proposal is therefore contrary to the following policy of the Bury Unitary Development Plan: EN1/9 - Advertisements.

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Relocation Plans For Holcombe Brook Sports Club.

 

Well the decision has now been made by the Planning Committee at Bury.

Please see the full details below, including the planning application details.

Together with the decisions made by the planning committee, and a list of conditions, etc.

You can see the details of the earlier applications that were made in August 2009, further down this page.

 

Here are a few Pictures of the Plans of how it will look.

View from the entrance

off Hazel Hall Lane

 

Holcombe Brook Sports Club

Site Plan

 

Holcombe Brook Sports Club

Floor Plan & Elevation

Just click on the image and it will open up in a new window.

18th November 2010

 

 

13th January 2011

 

17th February 2011.

Here are a few cuttings from the Bury Times, regarding the Club's latest bid for the new sports centre.

 

Here are a few details of the new applications: -

 

Planning Application No. 53231

Erection of 55 category II sheltered flats for the elderly, communal facilities, landscaping and car parking at Holcombe Brook Tennis Club, Longsight Road, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9TD.

You can view the full details complete with Documents, etc on the e-planning Page of the Bury Metro Site.

Committee Meeting Date - 18th January 2011 (Moved to next meeting on the 15th of February 2011)

215 Responses Received - 49 in Favour and 165 Against + 1 Petition

 

The Planning Committee's Decision:

The application for the development of sheltered accommodation at Longsight Road, Holcombe, was approved,

 

Conditions or Reasons:

 

Permission should be granted having regard to the policies and proposals listed and the reason(s) for granting permissions can be summarised as follows;-
The proposed development would be acceptable in principle and would not be unduly prominent in the locality. The proposed development would not have an adverse impact upon residential amenity nor would it be detrimental to highway safety.
There are no other material considerations that outweigh this finding.

1

 The development must be begun not later than three years beginning with the date of this permission.
Reason. Required to be imposed by Section 91 Town & Country Planning Act 1990.

2

 This decision relates to the drawings received on 5 March (floor plans & elevations) and 21 April (site plan) 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 policies of the Bury Unitary Development Plan listed below.

3

 The external finishing materials for the proposal hereby approved shall match those of the existing building.
Reason. In the interests of visual amenity and to ensure a satisfactory development pursuant to Policy EN1/2 - Townscape and Built Design of Bury Unitary Development Plan.

4

 If during any works on site, contamination is suspected or found, or contamination is caused, the Local Planning Authority shall be notified immediately. Where required, a suitable risk assessment shall be carried out and/or any remedial action shall be carried out in accordance to an agreed process and within agreed timescales to the approval of the Local Planning Authority.
Reason. To secure the satisfactory development of the site in terms of human health and the wider environment and pursuant to Planning Policy Statement 23 - Planning and Pollution Control.

5

 The relocated car parking spaces indicated on approved plan reference U2/01 Rev. B shall be demarcated and made available for use to the written satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority prior to the extension hereby approved being brought into use.
Reason. To ensure adequate off street car parking provision in the interests of road safety pursuant to Policy HT2/4 - Car Parking and New Development of the Bury Unitary Development Plan and SPD11.

 

Informative notes:

1

 The site is to be drained on a separate system of drainage with surface water being drained in accordance with requirement H3(3) of The Building Regulations 2000 and foul sewage draining to the existing drainage system serving the premises.

2

 Surface water drainage discharge to be limited to the existing flow from the site to prevent either the surcharge of the existing surface water drainage system or the flooding of land/property downstream of proposed development.

3

 Application forms for permission to connect to the public sewer should be obtained by telephoning United Utilities PLC on 08456 020406 or on line at www.unitedutilities.com

4

 Under Section 111, Water Industry Act 1991 the applicant should ensure that oils, chemicals and other artificial articles are disposed of in an appropriate manner and not released into the drainage and sewerage system.

5

 The proposed development is situated within a High Risk Flood Zone 2. The Environment Agency should be consulted regarding this application.

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Planning Application No. 53246

Construction of 8 tennis courts (6 with floodlighting), club house, associated car parking and landscaping.

This is on the land to the North of Summerseat Lane, Summerseat.

You can view the full details complete with Documents, etc on the e-planning Page of the Bury Metro Site.

Committee Meeting Date - 18th January 2011 (Moved to next meeting on the 15th of February 2011)

325 Responses Received -  95 in Favour and 229 Against + 1 Petition

 

The Planning Committee's Decision:

The application for the Construction of 8 tennis courts (6 with floodlighting), club house, associated car parking and landscaping, at Summerseat Lane has been refused.

 

Conditions or Reasons:

1 The proposed development would cause harm to the openness and character of the Green Belt. Therefore, the proposed development would be contrary to the objectives of the following Policies of the Unitary Development Plan and associated national/regional guidance:
OL1 - Green Belt
OL1/2 - New Buildings in the Green Belt
OL1/5 - Mineral Extraction and Other Development in the Green Belt
OL5/2 - Development in River Valleys
EN1/1 - Visual Amenity
PPG2 - Green Belts
Regional Spatial Strategy for the North Wes
2 The proposed development would be detrimental to residential amenity and would conflict with the following Policies of the Bury Unitary Development Plan:
Policy EN1/2 - Townscape and Built Design
Policy EN7/2 - Noise Pollution
Policy RT3/5 - Noisy Sports

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Planning Application No. 53247

This planning application has been passed,

Here are a few Pictures of the Plans of how it will look.

View from the entrance

off Hazel Hall Lane

 

Holcombe Brook Sports Club - Site Plan

 

Holcombe Brook Sports Club

Floor Plan & Elevation

 

Construction of 8 Tennis Courts (6 with floodlighting), club house, associated car parking, mini tennis area with practice wall and landscaping, this is on the land off Hazel Hall Lane, Summerseat, close to the junction with Longsight Road.

You can view the full details complete with Documents, etc on the e-planning Page of the Bury Metro Site.

Committee Meeting Date - 18th January 2011 (Moved to next meeting on the 15th of February 2011)

289 Responses Received -  85 in Favour and 204 Against

 

The Planning Committee's Decision:

The application for the Construction of 8 Tennis Courts (6 with floodlighting), club house, associated car parking, mini tennis area with practice wall and landscaping at Hazel Hall Lane has been approved.

 

Conditions or Reasons:

Permission should be granted having regard to the policies and proposals listed and the reason(s) for granting permissions can be summarised as follows;-
The proposed development by reason of its scale, nature and location, would not have a significant impact upon the openness of the Green Belt.

The proposed development would not be detrimental to residential amenity.
There are no other material considerations that outweigh this finding.

 

1

The development must be begun not later than three years beginning with the date of this permission.
Reason. Required to be imposed by Section 91 Town & Country Planning Act 1990.

2

The development hereby approved shall only be developed for and occupied by Holcombe Brook Sports Club or the Lawn tennis Association and no other body without the prior written agreement of the Local Planning Authority.
Reason. The proposed use has only been granted given the particular circumstances of the applicant pursuant to policies of the Unitary Development Plan listed below:
OL1 - Green Belt
OL1/2 - New Buildings in the Green Belt
OL1/5 - Mineral Extraction and Other Development in the Green Belt
OL5/2 - Development in River Valleys
EN1/1 - Visual Amenity
PPG2 - Green Belts
Regional Spatial Strategy for the North West

3

This decision relates to drawings numbered 1221-TC1-01, 1221-TC1-02 A, 1221-TC1-03, 1221-TC1-04, 1221-TC1-05, 1221-TC1-06, 1221-TC1-07, Topographical survey 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 policies of the Bury Unitary Development Plan listed below.

4

Samples of the materials to be used in the external elevations and details of the hard landscaping and surfacing for the car park shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority before the development is commenced. The approved details shall be implemented as part of the development hereby approved.
Reason. In the interests of visual amenity and to ensure a satisfactory development pursuant to Policy EN1/2 - Townscape and Built Design of Bury Unitary Development Plan.

5

No development shall commence unless and until:-
A contaminated land Preliminary Risk Assessment report to assess the actual/potential contamination and/or ground gas/landfill gas risks at the site shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority;
Where actual/potential contamination and/or ground gas/landfill gas risks have been identified, detailed site investigation and suitable risk assessment shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority;
Where remediation/protection measures is/are required, a detailed Remediation Strategy shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the Local Planning Authority.
Reason. To secure the satisfactory development of the site in terms of human health, controlled waters, ground gas and the wider environment and pursuant to Planning Policy Statement 23 - Planning and Pollution Control.

6

Following the provisions of Condition 5 of this planning permission, where remediation is required, the approved Remediation Strategy must be carried out to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority within agreed timescales; and
A Site Verification Report detailing the actions taken and conclusions at each stage of the remediation works, including substantiating evidence, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the development being brought into use.
Reason. To secure the satisfactory development of the site in terms of human health, controlled waters and the wider environment and pursuant to Planning Policy Statement 23 - Planning and Pollution Control.

7

Any soil or soil forming materials brought to site for use in garden areas, soft landscaping, filling and level raising shall be tested for contamination and suitability for use on site. Proposals for contamination testing including testing schedules, sampling frequencies and allowable contaminant concentrations (as determined by appropriate risk assessment) and source material information shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to any soil or soil forming materials being brought onto site, and;
The approved contamination testing shall then be carried out and validatory evidence (soil descriptions, laboratory certificates, photographs etc) submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the development being brought into use.
Reason. To secure the satisfactory development of the site in terms of human health, controlled waters and the wider environment and pursuant to Planning Policy Statement 23 - Planning and Pollution Control.

8

All instances of contamination encountered during the development works which do not form part of an approved Remediation Strategy shall be reported to the Local Planning Authority (LPA) immediately and the following shall be carried out where appropriate:

Any further investigation, risk assessment, remedial and / or protective works shall be carried out to agreed timescales and be approved by the LPA in writing;

A Site Verification Report detailing the conclusions and actions taken at each stage of the works including validation works shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by, the LPA prior to the development being brought into use.
Reason. To secure the satisfactory development of the site in terms of human health and the wider environment and pursuant to Planning Policy Statement 23 - Planning and Pollution Control.

9

The floodlighting hereby approved shall not be illuminated later than 22:00 hours on any day.
Reason: To safeguard the amenities of the occupiers of nearby residential accommodatio pursuant to the following Policy(ies) of the Bury Unitary Development Plan:
Policy EN7 - Pollution Control
Policy RT3/5 - Noise sport

10

The tennis courts hereby permitted shall not be in use later than 22:00 hours on any day.
Reason. To safeguard the amenities of the occupiers of nearby residential accommodation pursuant to the following Policy(ies) of the Bury Unitary Development Plan:
Policy EN7 - Pollution Control
Policy RT3/5 - Noisy Sport

11

The clubhouse hereby permitted shall not be open to members outside the following times on any day:
08.00 to 00.30
Reason. To safeguard the amenities of the occupiers of nearby residential accommodation pursuant to the following Policy(ies) of the Bury Unitary Development Plan:
Policy EN7 - Pollution Control
Policy EN7/2 - Noise Pollution
Policy RT3/5 - Noise sport

12

No development shall commence unless or until full details of the direction and fixing of the floodlighting has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved details shall be implemented before the tennis courts are brought into use.
Reason: To protect the amenity of adjoining occupiers pursuant to Policy EN7 - Pollution Control of the Bury Unitary Development Plan.

13

Before the building hereby approved is first occupied it shall be insulated in accordance with a scheme submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority in order to secure a reduction in the level of noise emanating from the property.
Reason. To safeguard the amenities of the occupiers of nearby residential accommodation pursuant to Policy EN7/2 - Noise Pollution of the Bury Unitary Development Plan.

14

The Clubhouse hereby approved shall only be used for purposes incidental to the playing and coaching of tennis, for social functions held by Holcombe Brook Sports Club, and for use by local community groups.
Reason. In the interests of residential amenity pursuant to Policy EN7/2 - Noise Pollution at the Bury Unitary Development Plan.

15

No development shall commence until a Community Use Scheme for the new tennis club hereby approved has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. No part of the new tennis club should be brought into use until the approved scheme has been implemented. Those parts of the approved scheme that are identified as not being capable of implementation until after occupation shall be implemented in accordance with the timetable contained therein and shall continue to be implemented as long as the tennis club is in use.
Reason. In the interests of residential amenity pursuant to Policy EN7/2 - Noise Pollution at the Bury Unitary Development Plan.

16

No development shall commence unless or until a plan indicating the extent of the hedgerow removal and full details of a scheme of mitigation has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved details shall be fully implemented within 12 months of the club being brought into use. Any trees or shrubs removed, dying or becoming severely damaged or becoming seriously diseased within 5 years of planting shall be replaced by trees or shrubs of a similar size and species to those originally required to be planted to the written satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority.
Reason. To secure the satisfactory development of the site and in the interests of visual amenity pursuant to Policy EN8/2 Woodland and Tree Planting of the Bury Unitary Development Plan.

17

The development hereby approved shall only be carried out in accordance with the approved Flood Risk Assessment (FRA), dated February 2010 and the following mitigation measures detailed within the FRA shall be fully implemented prior to the development being brought into use:1. Limiting the surface water run-off generated by the 1 in 2 years return period critical storm so that it will not exceed the run-off from the undeveloped site and not increase the risk of flooding off-site.
2. Identification and provision of safe route(s) into and out of the site to an appropriate safe haven.
Reason. To prevent flooding by ensuring the satisfactory storage and disposal of surface water from the site and to ensure the safe access and egress from the site pursuant to Policy EN5/1 of the Bury Unitary Development Plan.

18

Prior to the commencement of development a landscape management plan, including long- term design objectives, management responsibilities and maintenance schedules for all landscaped areas, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme shall include the following elements:
Detail extent and type of new planting including planting schedule, with a preference for native species.
Details of maintenance regimes.
Details of any new habitat created on site, including retention pond.
Details of treatment of site boundaries and/or buffers around water bodies.
The approved landscape management plan shall be carried out and any subsequent variations shall be agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
Reason. To ensure the protection of wildlife and supporting habitat and secure opportunities for the enhancement of the nature conservation value of the site pursuant to the following Policies of the Bury Unitary Development Plan:
EN6/3 - Features of Ecological Value
EN8/2 - Woodland and Tree Planting

19

No development shall commence unless or until a detailed scheme for foul and surface water drainage, based on sustainable drainage principles and an assessment of the hydrological, ecological and hydrogeological context of the development has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The scheme shall include:
Details of above ground surface water drainage scheme including pond, swales in the north western portion of the site, as outlined in FRA (RPS, Feb 2010), and it's proximity and connection with Kirklees Brook tributary.
Details of how the scheme shall be maintained and managed after completion.
The approved scheme shall subsequently be fully implemented before the development is first brought into use.
Reason. To prevent the increased risk of flooding, to improve and protect water quality and improve habitat and amenity pursuant to the following Policies of the Bury Unitary Development Plan:
EN5/1 - Development and Flood Risk
EN6/3 - Features of Ecological Value
EN7/4 - Groundwater Protection
EN7/5 - Waste Water Protection

20

) No works shall be carried out to the trees that would disturb nesting birds between 1st March and 31st August inclusive in any year unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.
Reason. In order to ensure that no harm is caused to a Protected Species pursuant to policies EN6 Conservation of the Natural Environment and EN6/3 Features of Ecological Value of the Bury Unitary Development Plan and PPS9 - Biodiversity and Geological Conservation.

21

No development shall commence unless or until a survey has been conducted to establish the presence of breeding birds and brown hares. The survey and a programme of mitigation measures shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The approved mitigation measures shall be fully implemented before the development hereby approved has been brought into use.
Reason. In order to ensure that no harm is caused to a Protected Species pursuant to Policies EN6 Conservation of the Natural Environment and EN6/3 Features of Ecological Value of the Bury Unitary Development Plan and PPS9 - Biodiversity and Geological Conservation.

22

No development shall take place unless or until details of appropriate measures for the protection of the watercourse have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The measures shall include a method statement outlining the measures that are to be undertaken to protect the watercourse from pollution during the construction of the development and measures to ensure that any contaminants that may be present (for example oil, petrol and diesel spills) do not leach into the watercourse. The development shall not commence unless and until the all measures required by the approved scheme have been implemented in full to the written satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority. All measures required by the scheme shall remain in place until the development has been completed.
Reason: In order to ensure that the adjacent watercourse is not subjected from any harm as a result of construction activity pursuant to Policy EN5/1 - New Development and Flood Risk and Policy EN6/3 - Features of Ecological Value of the Bury Unitary Development Plan.

23

Notwithstanding the details indicated on approved plan reference 10/188/100/001 submitted by Bryan G Hall, no development shall commence unless and until full details of the proposed highway works on Longsight Road and Hazel Hall Lane, including details of road markings and any signage, have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The highway works subsequently approved shall be implemented to the written satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority before the development is brought into use.
Reason. To ensure good highway design in the interests of highway safety pursuant to Policy EN1/2 - Townscape and Built Development of the Bury Unitary Development Plan.

24

Notwithstanding the details indicated on approved plan reference 10/188/100/001 submitted by Bryan G Hall, no development shall commence unless and until full details of pedestrian facilities on the existing line of Hazel Hall Lane between a point opposite the proposed site access and Longsight Road have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The facilities subsequently approved shall be implemented to the written satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority before the development is brought into use.
Reason. To ensure good highway design in the interests of highway safety pursuant to Policy EN1/2 - Townscape and Built Development of the Bury Unitary Development Plan.

25

Notwithstanding the details indicated on approved plan reference 1221-TCI-02, the 4.5m x 215m/120m visibility splays indicated on approved plan reference 10/188/100/001 submitted by Bryan G Hall, shall be implemented to the written satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority before the development is brought into use and subsequently maintained free of obstruction above the height of 0.6m.
Reason. To ensure the intervisibility of the users of the site and the adjacent highways in the interests of road safety pursuant to Policy EN1/2 - Townscape and Built Development of the Bury Unitary Development Plan.

26

Visibility splays measuring 2.4 metres by 40 metres shall be provided at the junctions of the proposed car park accesses with Hazel Hall Lane to the written satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority before the development is brought into use and shall subsequently be maintained free of obstruction above the height of 0.6m.
Reason. To ensure the intervisibility of the users of the site and the adjacent highways in the interests of road safety pursuant to Policy EN1/2 - Townscape and Built Development of the Bury Unitary Development Plan.

27

The car parking indicated on the approved plans shall be surfaced, demarcated and made available for use to the written satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority prior to the development hereby approved being brought into use.
Reason. To ensure adequate off street car parking provision in the interests of road safety pursuant to Policy HT2/4 - Car Parking and New Development of the Bury Unitary Development Plan and SPD11.

28

The development hereby approved shall not be commenced unless and until a Travel Plan Framework has been submitted to and agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
Reason. In order to deliver sustainable transport objectives in accordance with PPG13 - Transport and Department for Transport's 'Guidance on Transport Assessment'.

29

Before the development is commenced, details shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority to cover measures to ensure that all mud and other loose materials are not carried on the wheels and chassis of any vehicles leaving the site and measures to minimise dust nuisance caused by the operations. The approved details shall be implemented and maintained thereafter during the period of construction unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.
Reason. To ensure that the adopted highways are kept free of deposited material from the ground works operations pursuant to Policy EN1/2 - Townscape and Built Design of the Bury Unitary Development Plan.

30

The development hereby approved shall include an element of public art that would be sufficient to be in accordance with Bury Unitary Development Plan Policy EN1/6 - Public Art and the associated Development Control Policy Guidance Note 4 Per Cent for Public Art. Details of the element of public art shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority prior to the commencement of the development hereby approved
Reason - To ensure that the development would contribute to satisfying the need for public art pursuant Bury Unitary Development Plan Policy EN1/6 - Public Art and the associated Development Control Policy Guidance Note 4 Per Cent for Public Art.

31

No development shall commence unless or until a phasing plan and full details of implementation have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The development shall be implemented in accordance with the approved details unless otherwise agreed in writing with the Local Planning Authority.
Reason. To ensure that there is no loss of recreational facilities pursuant to Policy RT1/1 - Protection of Recreation Provision in the Urban Area of the Bury Unitary Development Plan.

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November 2009

 

Here are a few Planning Applications that have been submitted.

These again relate to the Former Liberal Club in Summerseat. These appear to supersede the applications that were made in August 2009.

I have just entered a few details of the applications, and you can follow the links to see the full details that are listed on the Bury Metropolitan Borough Planning Pages.

 

Former Liberal Club, Summerseat.

Application Number: 51951

Registration date - 6th November 2009

Earliest decision date - 3rd December 2009

Target date for decision - 1st January 2010

Proposal: - 1 No. Internally illuminated facia sign. - Wall mounted individual built up stainless steel letters to have halo LED illumination

                                    1No 3.4M Non-Illuminated free standing sign - Post and panel (non-illuminated)

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16th Dec 2009 - This application number: 51951 - has been Approved with Conditions:

1) The luminance of the fascia sign shall not exceed 600 cd/m2.
Reason. To avoid undue distraction to traffic in the interests of road safety, and to protect the amenity of adjoining occupiers and the Conservation Area pursuant to policies EN1/9 - Advertisements and EN2/2 - Conservation Area Control of the Bury Unitary Development Plan.

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Former Liberal Club, Summerseat.

Application Number: 51948

Registration date - 6th November 2009

Earliest decision date - 2nd December 2009

Target date for decision - 1st January 2010

Proposal: - External alterations - Erection of external flue, air conditioning units and replacement windows.

Note: - Original windows were a mixture of softwood timber and white UPVC. Previous window style is not known.
Previous to this application, all windows have been replaced with white UPVC with top hung opening lights. These are only temporarily fixed.

All windows are to be removed and receive specialist paint treatment to matt finish RAL 7038.

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16th Dec 2009 - This application number: 51948 - has been Approved with Conditions:

Permission should be granted having regard to the policies and proposals listed and the reason(s) for granting permissions can be summarised as follows;-
The proposed development will not harm the appearance of the Summerseat Conservation Area nor the character of the surrounding area. It will not affect the amenities of the surrounding residents.
There are no other material considerations that outweigh this finding.

1) The development must be begun not later than three years beginning with the date of this permission.
Reason. Required to be imposed by Section 91 Town & Country Planning Act 1990.

2) This decision relates to the drawings received on 6/11/2009, numbered 3,4,5,6,7,8 and plan dated 1/12/2009 numbered 12 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 policies of the Bury Unitary Development Plan listed below.

3) The window frames shall be repositioned into the existing window frames as detailed in drawing Number 12 and Number 6, Note 1 and finished in specialist paint treatment to RAL No 7038 matt grey, by the 15th March 2010.
Reason. In the interests of visual amenity and to ensure a satisfactory development pursuant to Policies EN2/1 - Character of Conservation Areas, EN2/2 - Conservation Areas Control and EN1/2 - Townscape and Built Design of the Bury Unitary Development Plan.

4) Details of the design, material and finish of the front door shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority and the approved details only shall be implemented prior to the premises opening for business.
Reason. In the interests of visual amenity and to ensure a satisfactory development pursuant to Policies EN2/1 - Character of Conservation Areas, EN2/2 - Conservation Areas Control and EN1/2 - Townscape and Built Design of the Bury Unitary Development Plan.

5) The development hereby approved shall not be brought into use unless and until a detailed scheme for treating/dispersing fumes and odours so as to render them inoffensive to local residents has been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. A written statement from a competent person shall be included with the submitted scheme, that the proposed scheme will achieve the requirements of adequate treatment/dispersion under all normal operating circumstances. All equipment installed shall be used and maintained in accordance with the manufacturers and installers instructions.
Reason. To safeguard the amenities of the occupiers of nearby residential accommodation pursuant to Policy S2/6 Food and Drink of the Bury Unitary Development Plan.

6) Noise from or associated with the proposed activity/development hereby permitted shall not increase the prevailing ambient noise levels as measured at the boundary of the site. The ambient noise levels shall be determined by survey, by the applicant, to the satisfaction of the local Planning Authority and a copy of the survey report shall be provided to the Local Planning Authority before development takes place.
Reason. To safeguard the amenities of the occupiers of nearby residential accommodation pursuant to the Bury Unitary Development Plan Policy S2/6 - Food and Drink.

 

Informative notes:

If the approved proposal involves alterations to the access to the building and/or other internal alterations, the applicant's attention is drawn to the statutory obligations contained in Part M of Schedule 1 of 'The Building Regulations 2000' as amended. Additionally, the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 requires all owners of businesses, that serve the public, to make sure - as far as possible - disabled customers are treated in the same way as non-disabled customers.

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August 2009

The following two Planning Applications relate to the Former Liberal Club in Summerseat, now it would appear that Summerseat is now going to be having, not one but two Indian Restaurants in the near future!!

As you can see from the following newspaper cutting, taken from the Bury Times 27th August 2009, the renovation of the former Liberal Club should be finished by the end of the year, and it will then be opening as an Indian Restaurant. They apparently do not require planning permission for Change of Use, as it used to serve food when it was occupied by the Liberal Club. You can see the details of the second possible Indian Restaurant further down this page, as the Old Railway Goods Shed is going to be transformed into an Indian Restaurant!!

Here are a couple of planning applications for the Former Liberal Club, which propose: -

 

1 No. Illuminated Fascia Sign; 1No. Non Illuminated 3.9M High Free Standing Post and Panel Sign.

Application No. 51492

Unfortunately, the consultation period for this application is not open.

Please see the new applications above that were submitted in November 2009.

 

Installation of Replacement White UPVC Windows and External Flue at Rear.

Application No. 51493

Unfortunately, the consultation period for this application is not open.

Please see the new applications above that were submitted in November 2009.

 

Here is a cutting from the Bury Times dated 27th August 2009.

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14th August 2009

Now regarding Planning Application No. 50419, which was an application to Construct 9 Tennis Courts (6 with Flood Lighting), New Club House, Associated Car parking Area and Landscaping on Land Off Summerseat Lane.

I can now inform you that the Application has now been Withdrawn.

On the 11th of October 2005 Planning Application No. 45384, a similar application was made with the addition of 2 Children's Courts and Practice Wall. This was to be constructed on Land Off Hazel Hall Lane, Summerseat, it was a Resubmission of an earlier application, but this was Refused, and appeal against the decision was Withdrawn.

 

Also the Planning Application No 50418, which was an application to Build 55 Category II Sheltered Flats for the elderly and House Managers Accommodation, Landscaping and Car Parking, at Holcombe Brook Tennis Club, Longsight Road, Holcombe Brook, has been Withdrawn.

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Here you can view the details of the planning applications that were submitted with regard to the old Railway Goods Shed located on Rowland's Road Summerseat.

 

There were two planning applications, I will give details of both of these here.

I have also placed links for you to visit the Bury Metro website where you can view the full planning application.

 

The first planning application  submitted to the Bury Planning Department with regard to this Grade II Listed Building, was on the 14th of January 2009.

CHANGE OF USE FROM INDUSTRIAL TO RESTAURANT (USE CLASS A3)

Application Number 50794 -

This application was considered and Approved with Conditions by the Planning Control Committee on 24th March 2009.

The full list of conditions can be seen by following the above link to the Bury MBC Planning Pages.

Here is a Brief Summary:

Permission should be granted having regard to the policies and proposals listed and the reason(s) for granting permissions can be summarised as follows;-
The proposed development is acceptable in principle and would not have an adverse impact upon the amenity of the neighbouring residents. The proposed development would not harm the special character or historic importance of the listed building or conservation area and would not be unduly prominent within the locality, subject to conditional control. The proposed development would not be detrimental to highway safety.
There are no other material considerations that outweigh this finding.

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The application documents state that the restaurant would be 'themed' with railway paraphernalia, they also state that the Platform and the Hand Cranked Jib-Crane are to be kept, these will be a feature. From looking at the plans you can see that there are going to be three floors, the ground will accommodate Kitchen and Diners Area, the first floor will accommodate two staff bedrooms, toilets and shower room, and the third floor is to be used for storage.

The proposal is to utilise the existing building without forming any new openings on the three main elevations, and maintaining as far as possible the scale of the interior. As a Grade II listed building, all original features are to be maintained.

The restaurant would be 'themed' with railway paraphernalia.

 

The building is grade II listed, and the reasons for its designation are as follows:

1 -

It is a survival from the expansionist second phase of railway development dating to 1847.

2 -

It is associated with the local cotton industry, which it and the railway it adjoins were built to serve.

3 -

It demonstrates the original flow of traffic transferring cotton goods from road to rail transport.

4 -

 It survives virtually intact and unaltered from its original structure, dimensions and floor plan.

5 -

 It contains its original raised platform and a rare working hand-cranked jib crane dating to the mid-nineteenth century.

The first three reasons outline the buildings importance in historical terms. It serves as a visible reminder of how the Lancashire cotton trade used to transport goods, and as such is worthy of preserving for future generations to appreciate.

The building survives virtually intact, and the current proposal does not involve any works to the original structure to change this.

Externally, no additional openings are to be formed.
Internally, only the necessary new accommodation for use as a restaurant has been introduced, and limited to one end of the interior. This allows the volume of the building to be appreciated as far as possible, by greatly increased numbers of the public.
The original raised platform is to be retained as a feature, keeping the original stone flagged floor, and the crane preserved as an exhibit.
The proposed finishes have been discussed with Conservation Officer Mick Nightingale, and the principle has been adopted to clean and leave exposed as much of the original stonework as possible, limiting plastered wall surfaces to the elements of new construction.

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Planning Application Number - 50968

Registration (Validation) Date:

19th February 2009

Now this second planning application that was submitted by the East Lancashire Railway, and concerns the crane currently located in the Summerseat Old Railway Goods Shed, but owned by Bury MBC (as a condition of the sale of Summerseat Warehouse that took place in April 2008) to be removed and re-installed in another grade 2 listed building, Castlecroft Warehouse, Bury, the housing of the Bury Transport Museum, where it would be on permanent operational display in the original East Lancashire Railway crane mounted position, to the visiting public.

On the 20th march 2009, a decision was made to Refuse this planning application for the following reasons:

1) The proposal would result in the loss of a rare, working hand-cranked crane, which is a significant feature of the Grade II Listed Building. This will be of severe detriment of its appearance, character and historic interest. The proposal therefore conflicts with the following policies of the Unitary Development Plan:
Policy EN2/3 - Listed Buildings.

2) The application and submitted plans contain insufficient information with regard to the impact of the proposal upon the structure of the Grade II listed building, to enable them to be properly assessed. The proposal therefore conflict with the following policies of the Unitary Development Plan:
Policy EN2/3 - Listed Buildings.

 

I am so glad to say that we have had a good result with the Planning Application to remove the Crane from its original position in this Grade II Listed Building.

 

      

These two photos show the crane in question. You can view more photos and read some history of this crane, and the Grade II Listed Railway Goods Shed, by Clicking Here

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This is a cutting from the Bury Times dated 2nd April 2009, regarding this matter.

 

Now I myself am pleased that the planning application to remove the old crane from the building was refused.

The original Wooden Hand Cranked Hoist in question, dates back to the mid 1800's,  and would have been used to unload the cargo (Possibly Bales of Cotton) from the goods train, and also to load the goods onto the horse & cart or wagon, the goods were then taken to the cotton mills located in the village of Summerseat.

This Hoist is still in full working order today.

 

This hoist along with the old railway goods shed that it is located in, is a very large part of our Summerseat Heritage, and it would have really been such a shame if it was allowed to be removed from it's present location, to be placed in the Castlecroft Warehouse at Bury, where it would just be another museum piece.

As we know the Old Railway Goods Shed, was just another building that the Council decided to sell off, we have lost so much of our Heritage over the years, and surely East Lancs Railway have had their chance of this building over the past years, yet now they want to start taking things from the Listed Building to show in the Museum.

Please do not get me wrong, I agree that this very old crane should be seen by the public, but surely it is better to be able to see it in it's original place where it was purposely built, to unload the cotton from the trains that visited the sidings all those years ago, and then the crane would load these goods onto the old carts being pulled by horses, later taken over by the motorised wagons, and then these goods would have been delivered to the cotton mills located around the village of Summerseat.

Now it is stated in the planning application for the change of use of the building, that it is worthy of preserving for future generations to appreciate.

It is a shame that this listed building is being turned into an Indian Restaurant, I am sure that the building could have been put to a better use. Just imagine how it could have been should it have been in the hands of the ELR, as it would have made a brilliant small railway museum together with a lovely tea-house area on the raised platform section.

The building has NOT been approved for residential purposes.

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