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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.

  1. decided29 October 2026· enforcement6006652
    137 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

  2. decided29 October 2026· enforcement6006651
    137 Radcliffe Road, Bolton, BL2 1NU

    without planning permission, the erection of an outbuilding forward of the principal elevation together with a timber surround

  3. Allowed16 October 2026· minor6013083
    42 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)

  4. Dismissed16 October 2026· minor6003961
    Howarth Fold Farm, Blackburn Road, Egerton, Bolton, BL7 9PP

    change of use from agricultural byre to 1 no. dwelling

  5. Allowed13 October 2026· householder6011202
    6 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

  6. Dismissed23 September 20266009313
    486 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

  7. Dismissed22 September 2026· minor6009276
    Premier House, 13 Bark Street East, Bolton, BL1 2BQ

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

  8. Dismissed24 August 2026· householder6012645
    3 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

  9. Dismissed24 August 2026· householder6012129
    184 Armadale Road, Bolton, BL3 4TP

    Installation of 1.87 metre boundary fence

  10. Allowed20 August 20266008914
    50 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

  11. Dismissed10 August 2026· householder6009546
    14 Litherland Road, Bolton, BL3 3ET

    a front porch extension

  12. Dismissed4 August 2026· householder6006997
    82 Masefield Drive, Farnworth, Bolton, Bl4 9TD

    demolition of existing outbuilding and erection of double storey side extension

  13. Dismissed3 August 2026· householder6006901
    165 Crescent Road, Bolton, BL3 2JS

    single storey rear extension, single storey front extension and detached garage

  14. Dismissed3 August 2026· minor6005465
    81, 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

  15. Dismissed31 July 2026· householder6009037
    88 Melbourne Rd, Bolton, BL3 5RW

    a double storey wrap around extension

  16. Allowed28 July 20266007383
    Unit 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

  17. Dismissed24 July 2026· householder6010575
    29 Salisbury Avenue, Bolton, BL1 4EX

    dormer extension and loft conversion including the raising of the ridge

  18. Dismissed24 July 2026· householder6010028
    Eastwood, 116a Radcliffe Road, Bolton, BL2 1NY

    extension of outbuilding and new outbuilding single storey for gym, office and lounge area

  19. Dismissed23 July 2026· householder6009180
    27, Butterfield Road, Bolton, BL5 1DU

    the erection of part single, part two-storey rear extension and detached double garage

  20. Dismissed13 July 20266004950
    33 Mercia Street, Bolton, BL3 4BZ

    change of use from large 8-bed HMO to large 10-bed HMO

  21. Allowed10 July 20266007695
    37 Marsh Lane, Farnworth, Lancashire, BL4 0AP

    Erection of a canopy open on all four sides, maximum height 2.4m, to cover vehicle stock

  22. Dismissed10 July 20266005505
    116-118 Long Causeway, Bolton, BL4 9BL

    Erection of a single storey rear extension

  23. Dismissed7 July 20266007675
    27 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

  24. Allowed7 July 20266005257
    Land 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)

  25. Dismissed30 June 2026· householder6005252
    3 Davenport Fold Road, Bolton, BL2 4EP

    for a first floor extension over existing ground floor footprint

  26. Allowed29 June 2026· householder6009908
    3 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

  27. Allowed29 June 20266005230
    18 Wardle Street, Bolton, BL2 1ND

    a change of use from dwelling (Class C3) to HMO (Class C4) together with installation of rear dormer

  28. Allowed3 June 2026· ldc3376785
    39 Worsley Road, Bolton, BL4 9LR

    a small house in multiple occupation (HMO) (Use Class C4)

  29. Dismissed29 May 2026· householder6007486
    339 Blackburn Road, Egerton, Bolton, BL7 9TH

    the installation of a first-floor balcony on the side elevation

  30. Dismissed29 May 2026· householder6007452
    85 Pansy Road, Bolton, BL4 0EW

    the erection of a single-storey rear extension together with removal of front piers and canopy

  31. Dismissed21 May 2026· householder6006165
    19 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

  32. Dismissed15 May 2026· householder6006257
    37 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

  33. Dismissed14 May 2026· ldc3361231
    51 Queens Avenue, Bromley Cross , Bolton , Greater Manchester , BL7 9BL

    the proposed erection of a single storey extension at the rear

  34. Dismissed16 April 2026· minor6001517
    Victoria Mission, Hardman Street, Bolton, BL4 9JU

    conversion of former photographic studio into 24 bedroom HMO

  35. Dismissed13 April 2026· minor6004013
    21-23 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

  36. Dismissed2 April 2026· householder6004017
    1 Sunnyside Road, Bolton, BL1 6DZ

    for proposed rear & side double & single storey extensions and conversion of hipped roof into gable roof profile

  37. Dismissed2 April 2026· minor6003557
    Land at Romney Road/Chorley Old Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL1 5SQ

    erection of a detached dwelling on a previously approved outline development site

  38. Dismissed23 March 2026· minor6002864
    156-158 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

  39. Dismissed19 March 2026· minor3375748
    Land 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

  40. Allowed16 March 2026· minor6002362
    Unit 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)

  41. Allowed16 March 2026· minor6001081
    44A 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)

  42. Dismissed4 March 2026· householder6002849
    1 Ascot Road, Little Lever, Bolton, BL3 1ED

    a single storey front extension and single storey rear extension

  43. Dismissed23 February 2026· minor6002524
    522 Leigh Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, BL5 2JX

    change of use from residential garage to form business premises

  44. Dismissed18 February 2026· householder6002090
    2 Duchy Road, Bolton, BL5 1AR

    removal of 8 foot hedge and replace with a 6 foot composite fence and 1 foot trellis on top

  45. Dismissed6 February 2026· minor6000936
    14 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

  46. Dismissed5 February 2026· minor6001531
    71 Rawson Road, Bolton, BL1 4JQ

    described on the application form as change of use of house to a 5 bedroom HMO

  47. Dismissed5 February 2026· minor6001524
    163 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)

  48. Allowed5 February 2026· minor6001519
    23 Begonia Avenue, Bolton, BL4 0DS

    change of use of house to 4 bedroom HMO

  49. Allowed29 January 2026· advert3375255
    426 Bury Road, Bolton, BL2 6DT

    Installation of 1 no. digital advertisement display following removal of existing advertisement display

  50. Notice varied and upheld28 January 2026· enforcement3368462
    Land at and to the Rear of 121 Radcliffe Road, Bolton, BL2 1NU

    Erection of two buildings, a gazebo and play equipment

  51. Notice varied and upheld23 January 2026· enforcement3371482
    Land to the South of Sunnybank, Bridge Street, Prestolee, Bolton, M26 1HH

    Placing of a steel box container on land

  52. Allowed20 January 2026· commercial3375537
    37 Marsh Lane, Farnworth, Bolton, BL4 0AP

    for a vinyl banner with business name and logo, address, company and VAT registration and QR code displayed

  53. Dismissed19 January 2026· householder6000964
    16 Moss Hall Farm Cottages,, Plodder Lane, Bolton, BL5 1AL
  54. Dismissed12 January 2026· major3365804
    Vacant 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

  55. Dismissed9 January 2026· householder3367194
    771 Chorley Old Road, Bolton, BL1 5SH

    Erection of a summerhouse and shed structure

  56. Split Decision6 January 2026· householder3374528
    Kestrel Vikew, Hampsons Farm, Coalpit Road, Bolton, BL1 7PE

    Retention of existing outbuilding & erection of remote double garage/garden storage facility

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Decisions without a recorded authority may be missing. Research, not advice: verify against the Inspectorate’s own record before relying on a decision. What is in the record.