A TOTAL of four planning developments will be discussed at a committee meeting tonight.

In Whitefield and Unsworth, three applications from businesses including Aldi and McDonald's will be decided.

Meanwhile, improvements to flood defences in Radcliffe could also be given the go ahead.

Rebuilding Aldi, Higher Lane, Whitefield

The German supermarket giant has applied to knock down the food store and build a new one.

It would also demolish the terrace of residential, commercial and retail units at the site.

The new building would be a single-storey retail unit with a mono-pitched roof using light and dark grey metal cladding.

In June, Aldi was given the go ahead to demolish a neighbouring building which housed the McColl's store to make room for its own car park extension.

A total of four letters were received from residents living in Frankton Road, Sefton Street and Bury New Road raising their concerns.

Planning officers recommended to approve the plan subject to several conditions.

Extension to McDonald's, Bury New Road, Whitefield

The fast-food restaurant has applied for an extension, a new entrance and an additional "drive thru" booth.

The plans would increase capacity at the site by creating a third collection booth while ensuring that the traffic flow would be more efficient, according to the application.

It also proposes installing new cladding on the roof which would feature khaki green, timber effect and grey aluminium.

Residents in neighbouring properties in Bury New Road have raised concerns about litter, traffic and noise and air pollution.

Planning officers recommended to approve the plan subject to several conditions.

Flood defences on land south of Morris Street within Close Park, Radcliffe

The Environment Agency has applied to install a series of sheet piled walls and embankments in two areas of land.

It involves 655 metres of flood embankments and walls to form a barrier to flood water in Close Park.

There would also be 340 metres of flood defence measures at land off Morris Street.

This forms part of a wider scheme to improve flood protection along the River Irwell.

Planning officers recommended to approve the plan subject to several conditions.

Lighting at industrial units off Roach Bank Road, Bury

After complaints about light pollution were made by residents at the Gigg Lane Estate the council found that some development had taken place without planning permission.

The application from Commercial Development Projects Limited (CDP Ltd) and Cranswick Country Foods PL is to retain the lighting scheme on site.

Measures have been taken to address the concerns of the residents and reduce light pollution and spillage.

This includes fixing a shield or screen to some lighting columns to control the direction and angle of the light.

Planning officers recommended to approve the plan subject to several conditions.