PBC P&R Meeting summary - 27.5.2021

The first Council meeting back in chambers following a year of lockdown enabled councillors and members of the public to gather once again to discuss local community matters.

Last week's annual Council meeting was not open to the public and took place at Nelson & Colne College Sports Hall.

PEARL on the agenda at P&R Committee

Pendle Borough Council and Barnfield Construction's controversial partnership, PEARL, is set to be discussed at this Thursday's (May 27) Policy & Resources meeting.

Controversial planning app approved after 'call in'

Nadeem Ahmed (Con), David Whipp (Lib Dem), Mohammed Iqbal (Lab)

A controversial planning application in Nelson has finally been approved after being 'called in' by Councillors.

Big decisions to be made at upcoming P&R Committee

Pendle Borough Council's Policy & Resources Committee meets again on Thursday 13th February to discuss a number of important issues.

Controversial planning approval 'called-in' for reconsideration

PBC Leader Mohammed Iqbal (Labour)

Pendle Borough Council has confirmed that the decision to approve planning permission for an unauthorised home extension in Nelson, has been suspended.

Council criticised for lack of PEARL transparency

Pendle Borough Councillors have come under fire for their partnership with Barnfield Construction in PEARL, citing a lack of transparency and favourtism.

Pendle Leader sets precedent for unauthorised home extensions

Pendle Borough Council leader, Mohammed Iqbal, has been criticised for ignoring planning rules and setting a "dangerous" precedent regarding home extensions.

Colne housing development given the go-ahead

Harrison Drive housing location
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A proposal to erect 79 houses off Harrison Drive, Colne, has been approved by Pendle Borough Council's Policy & Resources Committee.

Major Colne housing development set for approval

Pendle Borough Council's Policy & Resources Committee meets on Thursday 30th January, where two major planning applications will be considered.