Temporary safety fencing at Former Waterbarn Baptist Church, Stacksteads, Bacup
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Rossendale Development Control Committee on 1 Sept 2026.
No officer report was published for this decision; this summary is from the committee minutes.
Where the site is
The application relates to Waterbarn Baptist Church, Rakehead Lane, Stacksteads, Bacup.
“2026/0193 - Waterbarn Baptist Church (PP), Rakehead Lane, Stacksteads, Bacup OL13 0PD - (ITEM B3) The Planning Officer introduced the application as detailed in the report including the proposal, site details, relevant planning history, representations and consultation responses received.”
Minutes
What officers recommended
Officers recommended approval of the application, subject to conditions set out in their report.
“A proposal was moved and seconded to approve in line with the Officer’s recommendation subject to the conditions detailed in the report.”
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What members debated
Members discussed the design and material of the safety fencing.
“In determining the application, the Committee discussed the following: • Design and material of safety fencing…”
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Decision
Planning permission was approved, subject to the conditions in the officer report.
“Resolved: That planning permission is approved subject to the Conditions in Section 10:”
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Removing and restoring the fencing
The fencing must be removed and the site restored to its former condition by 3 September 2027, and original-style railings reinstated within three months, to protect the listed building's significance.
“The fencing hereby permitted shall be removed from the site and restored to its former condition on or before 3rd September 2027 in accordance with a scheme of work submitted to and approved by the local planning authority.”
“Within three months of removal of the temporary fencing permitted by this development, the original railings or new railings of the same material and design shall be erected in the original position on the north elevation facing Brandwood Road. The railing shall be retained in a good state of repair at all times thereafter.”
Minutes
Sources
- Rossendale Development Control Committee minutes, 1 September 2026
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Rossendale's committee minutes. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Tuesday 1 September 2026
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- Officers recommended approval
- Committee decided
- Approved
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This committee's year
52 decisions in the 12 months to this meeting, 2 against officer advice.
Source: Plota analysis of the committee's minutes.