Land to the South of Sunnybank, Prestolee, M26 1HH

Planning appeal 3369739 at Land to the South of Sunnybank, Prestolee, M26 1HH (Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 29 October 2025 by Inspector Hobbs J, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, with particular reference to the effect on trees.

the siting of shipping container together with the change of use of land to facilitate a hub for youth community bike rental, repair and training scheme, together with the addition of timber cladding to the exterior of the container, erection of 2 metre we ldmesh boundary fencing and associated landscaping, all for a temporary period of two years

Authority: Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
Appeal type: minor · Planning Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: community-institutional · Change of use
Inspector: Hobbs J

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, with particular reference to the effect on trees
whether the proposed use is appropriate for the appeal site

What decided it

The tall security fence would create unacceptable harm to the character and appearance of the area due to its utilitarian appearance, height, and incongruity with existing boundary treatments in this prominent location, which outweighed the moderate weight given to the community benefits of the proposal.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: JP-G7JP-P1JP-G6OA6
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 135Paragraph 96

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