Premier House, 13 Bark Street East, Bolton, BL1 2BQ

Planning appeal 6009276 at Premier House, 13 Bark Street East, Bolton, BL1 2BQ (Bolton) was dismissed on 22 September 2026 by Inspector E Fawcett, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: whether the proposal would provide adequate living conditions for future occupants, with particular reference to internal living space, outdoor space, daylight, outlook and noise.

Change of use from Class E commercial building to 2 self-contained flats (C3)

Authority: Bolton
Appeal type: minor · Planning
Procedure: Written
Development: residential
Inspector: E Fawcett
Postcode: BL1 2BQ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

whether the proposal would provide adequate living conditions for future occupants, with particular reference to internal living space, outdoor space, daylight, outlook and noise
the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area and whether the St George's Conservation Area would be preserved or enhanced

What decided it

The combination of unacceptable living conditions for future occupants and harm to the conservation area, with public benefits substantially outweighed by adverse effects when assessed against Framework Policy S4.

the modest housing benefits, minor economic benefits and moderate environmental benefits were substantially outweighed by the significant harm to living conditions, considerable harm to the conservation area, and conflicts with development plan policies

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy JP-H3Policy JP-P1Policy JP-P2Policy CG4

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