Two industrial units at Saw Mills, off Spring Street, Ramsbottom, Bury

“Description The application relates to a vacant site that previously comprised of a two storey saw mill building. The two storey building was located along the boundary with Back Spring Street and access to the site is taken from Caltha Street, which is an unadopted street and unmade street. The buildings have been demolished and the site has been cleared.”

“Planning permission is sought for the construction of 2 no. industrial units (Use Class E(g)(iii) - Industrial processes). The proposed units would be located in the north western part of the site with access gained to the site from Springs Street via Caltha Street. The existing concrete block retaining wall would be retained along the north west and south west boundaries.”

“Permission was granted in July 2023 (68578) for the demolition of the existing buildings on site and the erection of 5no. dwellings. Permission was granted for 4no. semi detached dwellings located in the north western part of the site, and 1no. detached dwelling within north eastern part of the site. A further consent (71343) was granted in January 2025 to revise the layout of the site to increase the garden areas for the 4no. semi-detached dwellings.”

“71343 - Variation of Condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission 68578 (Demolition of existing saw mill and associated outbuilding and construction of 5 no. dwellings) - revised site layout - Approve with Conditions 29/01/2025”

“The proposed units would not be located within the Conservation Area, but would be visible from the rear of the residential properties along Spring Street and Bolton Street that are within the Conservation Area. However, any public views of the site from the Conservation Area would be limited to views from the access, namely Caltha Street.”

“Industrial processes within an E use class, would suggest a less intensive use that can be carried out in any residential area without detriment to the amenity. As confirmed above the Use Class Order confirms that the proposed use can be carried out in any residential area without detriment to the amenity of that area by reason of noise, vibration, smell, fumes, smoke, soot, ash, dust or grit.”

“Statutory/Non-Statutory Consultations The Coal Authority - The Coal Authority has no objection to the proposed development subject to the imposition of the conditions to secure intrusive site investigations and any remediation works and or/mitigation measures to address land stability arising from coal mining as may be necessary.”

“Environmental Health - Contaminated Land Conditions requested in relation to unexpected contamination and imported soil.”

“Saw Mills, off Spring Street, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9JQ 1. 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 supplementary information submitted and subject to all other conditions included: -”

“Saw Mills, off Spring Street, Ramsbottom, Bury, BL0 9JQ Construction of 2 no. industrial units (Use Class E(g)(iii) – Industrial processes)”