The free appeal record
Planning appeals in Bolton, 2026
56 appeals decided in 2026, 26% of them allowed. Each links to its own page and to the Inspector’s letter. The authority’s record has the whole run since 2016.
- decided29 October 2026· enforcement6006652137 Radcliffe Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester, Bolton, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom, BL2 1NU
without planning permission, the erection of an outbuilding forward of the principal elevation together with a timber surround
- decided29 October 2026· enforcement6006651137 Radcliffe Road, Bolton, BL2 1NU
without planning permission, the erection of an outbuilding forward of the principal elevation together with a timber surround
- Allowed16 October 2026· minor601308342 Mackenzie Street, Bolton, BL1 6QW
the change of use of dwellinghouse (use class C3) to small HMO for occupation by five residents (use class C4)
- Dismissed16 October 2026· minor6003961Howarth Fold Farm, Blackburn Road, Egerton, Bolton, BL7 9PP
change of use from agricultural byre to 1 no. dwelling
- Allowed13 October 2026· householder60112026 Horrocks Hill Farm, Scout Road, Bolton, BL1 7NZ
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
- Dismissed23 September 20266009313486 Blackburn Road, Bolton, BL1 8PE
Retrospective erection of single storey extension at front of non-designated heritage asset (former school) and alterations to opening hours of restaurant
- Dismissed22 September 2026· minor6009276Premier House, 13 Bark Street East, Bolton, BL1 2BQ
Change of use from Class E commercial building to 2 self-contained flats (C3)
- Dismissed24 August 2026· householder60126453 Sandown Road, Harwood, Bolton, BL2 3QB
Demolition of conservatory, conversion of garage to habitable room, alterations to fenestration, render to all elevations and provision of three off-street parking spaces
- Dismissed24 August 2026· householder6012129184 Armadale Road, Bolton, BL3 4TP
Installation of 1.87 metre boundary fence
- Allowed20 August 2026600891450 St Helens Road, Bolton, BL3 3NH
for the erection of a single storey rear and first floor extension with installation of new shop front, window and extractor flue
- Dismissed10 August 2026· householder600954614 Litherland Road, Bolton, BL3 3ET
a front porch extension
- Dismissed4 August 2026· householder600699782 Masefield Drive, Farnworth, Bolton, Bl4 9TD
demolition of existing outbuilding and erection of double storey side extension
- Dismissed3 August 2026· householder6006901165 Crescent Road, Bolton, BL3 2JS
single storey rear extension, single storey front extension and detached garage
- Dismissed3 August 2026· minor600546581, Church Street, Bolton, BL5 3RZ
addition of 1 bedroom to an existing 5-bedroom HMO (C4 Use Class) to form a 6-bedroom HMO (C4 Use Class) for upto 6 occupants
- Dismissed31 July 2026· householder600903788 Melbourne Rd, Bolton, BL3 5RW
a double storey wrap around extension
- Allowed28 July 20266007383Unit 17 Spring Street Business Park, Spring Street, Bolton, BL3 6EH
Variation of condition 3 (operating hours) to amend times from 08:00-20:00 to 24 hour operation for pet funeral service
- Dismissed24 July 2026· householder601057529 Salisbury Avenue, Bolton, BL1 4EX
dormer extension and loft conversion including the raising of the ridge
- Dismissed24 July 2026· householder6010028Eastwood, 116a Radcliffe Road, Bolton, BL2 1NY
extension of outbuilding and new outbuilding single storey for gym, office and lounge area
- Dismissed23 July 2026· householder600918027, Butterfield Road, Bolton, BL5 1DU
the erection of part single, part two-storey rear extension and detached double garage
- Dismissed13 July 2026600495033 Mercia Street, Bolton, BL3 4BZ
change of use from large 8-bed HMO to large 10-bed HMO
- Allowed10 July 2026600769537 Marsh Lane, Farnworth, Lancashire, BL4 0AP
Erection of a canopy open on all four sides, maximum height 2.4m, to cover vehicle stock
- Dismissed10 July 20266005505116-118 Long Causeway, Bolton, BL4 9BL
Erection of a single storey rear extension
- Dismissed7 July 2026600767527 Victoria Grove, Bolton, BL1 4JW
Change of use from dwellinghouse (Class C3) into 4 no. rooms House of Multiple Occupation (Class C4) together with erection of single storey extension at rear and rear dormer
- Allowed7 July 20266005257Land to the South of Sunnybank, Bridge Street, Prestolee, Bolton, M26 1HL
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 and sedum roof (for a temporary period of 2 years)
- Dismissed30 June 2026· householder60052523 Davenport Fold Road, Bolton, BL2 4EP
for a first floor extension over existing ground floor footprint
- Allowed29 June 2026· householder60099083 White Horse Close, Horwich, BL6 7DQ
the construction of a single-storey side extension, the removal of a rear porch, and the addition of cladding to the upper half of the front elevation
- Allowed29 June 2026600523018 Wardle Street, Bolton, BL2 1ND
a change of use from dwelling (Class C3) to HMO (Class C4) together with installation of rear dormer
- Allowed3 June 2026· ldc337678539 Worsley Road, Bolton, BL4 9LR
a small house in multiple occupation (HMO) (Use Class C4)
- Dismissed29 May 2026· householder6007486339 Blackburn Road, Egerton, Bolton, BL7 9TH
the installation of a first-floor balcony on the side elevation
- Dismissed29 May 2026· householder600745285 Pansy Road, Bolton, BL4 0EW
the erection of a single-storey rear extension together with removal of front piers and canopy
- Dismissed21 May 2026· householder600616519 Forester Hill Avenue, Bolton, BL3 2DR
erection of a part single part 2 storey extension at the side and rear of house at 19 Forester Hill Avenue, Bolton
- Dismissed15 May 2026· householder600625737 Grange Park Road, Bromley Cross, Bolton, BL7 9YA
retrospective retention and modification of a boundary fence with pedestrian and vehicular gates, CCTV cameras on poles and soft landscaping at the rear of garden flanking Grange Road
- Dismissed14 May 2026· ldc336123151 Queens Avenue, Bromley Cross , Bolton , Greater Manchester , BL7 9BL
the proposed erection of a single storey extension at the rear
- Dismissed16 April 2026· minor6001517Victoria Mission, Hardman Street, Bolton, BL4 9JU
conversion of former photographic studio into 24 bedroom HMO
- Dismissed13 April 2026· minor600401321-23 Bradshawgate, Bolton, BL1 1EL
the change of use of the ground floor from a bar (sui generis) to a shop (Class E) together with 3 no. studio apartments and 1 no. studio apartment on the first floor at 21-23 Bradshawgate
- Dismissed2 April 2026· householder60040171 Sunnyside Road, Bolton, BL1 6DZ
for proposed rear & side double & single storey extensions and conversion of hipped roof into gable roof profile
- Dismissed2 April 2026· minor6003557Land at Romney Road/Chorley Old Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 5SQ
erection of a detached dwelling on a previously approved outline development site
- Dismissed23 March 2026· minor6002864156-158 Blackburn Road, Bolton, BL1 8DR
the change of use of first and second floor from offices to flats including the erection of first floor extension and rear dormer extension to accommodate 3no. flats
- Dismissed19 March 2026· minor3375748Land North West Of Ringley Road, Ringley Road, Stoneclough, Radcliffe, Bolton, M26 1AH
Prior Approval for change of use from agricultural unit to 1 no. dwellinghouse
- Allowed16 March 2026· minor6002362Unit 1 Victoria Plaza, Oxford Street, Bolton, BL1 1RD
change of use from existing 12-bed HMO (sui generis) to a 15-bed HMO (sui generis)
- Allowed16 March 2026· minor600108144A St Helens Road, Bolton, BL3 3NH
prior approval for the proposed change of use of first floor office (Class E) into a 1no. flat (Class C3)
- Dismissed4 March 2026· householder60028491 Ascot Road, Little Lever, Bolton, BL3 1ED
a single storey front extension and single storey rear extension
- Dismissed23 February 2026· minor6002524522 Leigh Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 2JX
change of use from residential garage to form business premises
- Dismissed18 February 2026· householder60020902 Duchy Road, Bolton, BL5 1AR
removal of 8 foot hedge and replace with a 6 foot composite fence and 1 foot trellis on top
- Dismissed6 February 2026· minor600093614 Grasmere Avenue, Bolton, BL4 0QL
for the change of use from C3 dwelling to C4 4 bed, 6 person HMO. With 3m single storey rear extension and associated works
- Dismissed5 February 2026· minor600153171 Rawson Road, Bolton, BL1 4JQ
described on the application form as change of use of house to a 5 bedroom HMO
- Dismissed5 February 2026· minor6001524163 Park Road, Bolton, BL1 4RG
described on the application form as “change of use of house (Class C3) to a 7 bed HMO (Class C4)
- Allowed5 February 2026· minor600151923 Begonia Avenue, Bolton, BL4 0DS
change of use of house to 4 bedroom HMO
- Allowed29 January 2026· advert3375255426 Bury Road, Bolton, BL2 6DT
Installation of 1 no. digital advertisement display following removal of existing advertisement display
- Notice varied and upheld28 January 2026· enforcement3368462Land at and to the Rear of 121 Radcliffe Road, Bolton, BL2 1NU
Erection of two buildings, a gazebo and play equipment
- Notice varied and upheld23 January 2026· enforcement3371482Land to the South of Sunnybank, Bridge Street, Prestolee, Bolton, M26 1HH
Placing of a steel box container on land
- Allowed20 January 2026· commercial337553737 Marsh Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0AP
for a vinyl banner with business name and logo, address, company and VAT registration and QR code displayed
- Dismissed19 January 2026· householder600096416 Moss Hall Farm Cottages,, Plodder Lane, Bolton, BL5 1AL
- Dismissed12 January 2026· major3365804Vacant Plot of Land to the South and East of 82 Meadowcroft, Longsight Lane, Harwood, BL2 3JS
erection of 20 no. dwellinghouses including affordable housing together with associated access and parking, landscaping and drainage infrastructure
- Dismissed9 January 2026· householder3367194771 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 5SH
Erection of a summerhouse and shed structure
- Split Decision6 January 2026· householder3374528Kestrel Vikew, Hampsons Farm, Coalpit Road, Bolton, BL1 7PE
Retention of existing outbuilding & erection of remote double garage/garden storage facility
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