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

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

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.

Framework references: 56

Plan policies cited: Policy CG4, Policy S1.2, Policy CG3.7

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