®Planning appeal decision
42 Mackenzie Street, Bolton, BL1 6QW
Planning appeal 6013083 at 42 Mackenzie Street, Bolton, BL1 6QW (Bolton) was allowed on 16 October 2026, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of future occupiers, with particular regard to shared indoor space; outdoor amenity space; the size and usability of the bedrooms; and privacy, outlook and light insofar as bedroom 1 is concerned.
the change of use of dwellinghouse (use class C3) to small HMO for occupation by five residents (use class C4)
- Authority
- Bolton
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning
- Procedure
- Written Part 1
- Development
- residential
- Postcode
- BL1 6QW
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- The effect of the proposed development on the living conditions of future occupiers, with particular regard to shared indoor space; outdoor amenity space; the size and usability of the bedrooms; and privacy, outlook and light insofar as bedroom 1 is concerned
What decided it
The proposed development would not adversely affect the living conditions of future occupiers and would accord with the development plan policies promoting functional, convenient development with comfortable environments offering a high level of amenity.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy JP-P1 (criteria 10 and 15(A))Policy DP3Policy P3
- National Planning Policy Framework
- Policy DP3Policy P3
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.
See how each was appliedThe decision letter
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