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Allowed13 October 20266011202

6 Horrocks Hill Farm, Scout Road, Bolton, BL1 7NZ

Planning appeal 6011202 at 6 Horrocks Hill Farm, Scout Road, Bolton, BL1 7NZ (Bolton) was allowed on 13 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the Framework and any relevant development plan policies.

the erection of single storey rear extensions to both the dwelling and garage with conversion of garage into habitable room and installation of a link access to the dwelling

Authority
Bolton
Appeal type
householder · Householder
Procedure
Written
Development
residential
Postcode
BL1 7NZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

  • Whether the proposal would be inappropriate development in the Green Belt having regard to the Framework and any relevant development plan policies

What decided it

The extensions would cause only moderate, not substantial, harm to Green Belt openness when assessed as infilling or redevelopment of previously developed land under Framework policy GB7(1)(e), and therefore do not constitute inappropriate development.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies
Policy CG7AP of the Bolton Allocations Plan Shaping the Future of Bolton

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