Regent Park Golf Club, Links Road, Lostock, Bolton, BL6 4AF

Planning appeal 3277545 at Regent Park Golf Club, Links Road, Lostock, Bolton, BL6 4AF (Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council) was allowed on 12 May 2022 by Inspector Johnson W, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with particular regard to noise and disturbance.

extension and other alterations to golf driving range

Authority: Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: major · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: leisure-sport · Other Major Developments
Inspector: Johnson W
Postcode: BL6 4AF

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of neighbouring residents, with particular regard to noise and disturbance
the effect of the proposed development on highway safety, with particular regard to Chorley New Road
the effect of the proposed development on the character and appearance of the appeal site and surrounding area, with particular regard to the bunds and the loss of mature trees

What decided it

The imposition of suitably worded conditions, supported by statutory consultee advice from the Pollution Control Officer and Highway Engineering Services, could adequately mitigate the identified impacts on living conditions, highway safety, and character and appearance.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CG4Policy S1.2Policy CG3.7
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 56

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