However, this emergency work was not covered by the prior approval process, which the council confirmed is only relevant to demolition not carried out for immediate safety reasons. A method statement submitted with the application outlines a controlled, sectional approach to demolition by a specialist contractor. Highways officers raised concerns about the adjacent public right of way and requested that it be reinstated after demolition is complete. Bury Council conditioned that no demolition of the affected buildings could begin unless a qualified ecologist is present on site. The council’s conclusion noted that the scheme met the relevant criteria and that conditions would mitigate potential environmental and public safety impacts throughout the demolition period.