Dwelling and garage amendments at Ivy House, Bolton Road West, Ramsbottom, Bury
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Bury Planning Control Committee on 22 Jul 2025.
The site and surroundings
The site forms part of a rear garden, has a lower area with mature trees, access from Ivy Street and parking for two vehicles, with homes and a commercial building nearby.
“Description The site forms part of the rear garden to No. Ivy Street. The site is level and there is a lower garden area, which is approximately 2 metres lower. There are a number of mature trees in the lower garden area. Access is taken from Ivy Street and there is parking for 2 vehicles.”
“There are residential properties to the north, south east and west and a commercial building (Nabb Works) is located to the south east of the site.”
Officer report
Earlier permissions and enforcement
Permissions for a dwelling were granted in 2016 and 2020; a later amendment was refused, and an enforcement case was closed in June 2025.
“71712 - Non-material amendment following grant of planning permission 65114: Replacement of glazing over windows to first floor with stonework; replacement of box window seat at ground floor with two windows; rear elevation of garage to be sited away from boundary with neighbouring property; lengthen the garage and reduce internal level; reduce height of the property to accommodate existing garden levels of other properties and addition of glazed balustrade to perimeter of…”
“Enforcement 24/0476 - Not in accordance with approved plans (permission 65114) at Ivy House, Bolton Road West, Ramsbottom. Case closed - 9 June 2025”
Officer report
What officers recommended
Officers recommended approval with conditions because the changes were acceptable in design terms, would not significantly harm neighbours’ amenity and would not harm highway safety.
“The proposed dwelling has been increased in width by 0.58 metres and the depth has been reduced by 0.2 metres. The overall height of the proposed dwelling has been reduced by 0.2 metres and the roof overhangs have been reduced from 1.9 metres to 1.25 metres. The proposed changes do not affect the overall design approach and would be acceptable in design terms.”
“These relatively minor changes would not impact upon the overall design approach and would be acceptable in design terms.”
Officer report
How the committee decided
The application was approved with conditions in accordance with the Development Manager’s reasons and revised conditions in supplementary information.
“Ivy House, Bolton Road West, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9RW 3. That the Committee Approved with Conditions the following application in accordance with the reasons put forward by the Development Manager in the report and the revised conditions contained in the supplementary information submitted and subject to all other conditions included: -”
“Ivy House, Bolton Road West, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9RW Variation of condition no.2 (approved plans) on planning permission 65114 (1 no. dwelling): Amendments to previously approved dwelling and garage - size, position and external alterations…”
Minutes
Sources
- Bury Planning Control Committee minutes, 22 July 2025
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Bury's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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