®Planning appeal decision
14 Grasmere Avenue, Bolton, BL4 0QL
Planning appeal 6000936 at 14 Grasmere Avenue, Bolton, BL4 0QL (Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council) was dismissed on 6 February 2026 by Inspector Vo K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would provide appropriate living conditions for its occupiers, with specific regard to internal communal space, light, outlook and privacy.
for the change of use from C3 dwelling to C4 4 bed, 6 person HMO. With 3m single storey rear extension and associated works
- Authority
- Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Vo K
- Postcode
- BL4 0QL
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the proposal would provide appropriate living conditions for its occupiers, with specific regard to internal communal space, light, outlook and privacy
What decided it
The inadequate internal communal space and the unacceptable loss of privacy and outlook for bedroom two's occupant make the living conditions unacceptable and contrary to development plan policy.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy JP-P1 of the Places for Everyone Joint Development Plan Document 2024Policy CG4 of Bolton's Core Strategy
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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