Private horse stables at Broadhead Road, Edgworth, Bolton

“The proposed development involves changing the lawful use of a small parcel of land from an agricultural usage to an equestrian usage and then constructing a stables block. The proposed stables block would be for private use and would contain 2 stabling pens together with a tack/feed room and covered manure storage area.”

“The proposed development involves changing the lawful use of a small parcel of land from an agricultural to an equestrian usage and then constructing a stables block. The proposed stables block would be for private use and would contain 2 stabling pens together with a tack/feed room and covered manure storage area, as detailed above. An area of hardstanding would be formed to the west of the proposed stables for circulation purposes.”

“The application site is partly agricultural land with the remainder being within the defined curtilage of Fern Bank, the host dwelling that is currently under construction, and is positioned immediately to the north. The site is positioned…”

“Classified as Official\Anyone within an Open Countryside allocation. Fields surround to 3 sides with a cluster of dwellings and storage buildings positioned to the north. Vehicular access is gained from the west off Broadhead Road, via a private track. Public footpaths run to the north and west of the site.”

“10/25/0981 – Discharge of Condition 5 (Landscaping Scheme), pursuant to planning application 10/24/1022 – Condition discharged – November 2025. ➢ 10/25/0606 – Discharge of Conditions 3 (Retaining Structures Scheme), 6 (Construction Method Statement), 10 (Bird Nesting Survey), 11 (Scheme for the Installation of a Barn Owl Nest Box), 13 (Foul and Surface Water Drainage Strategy) and 14 (Sustainable Drainage Management and Maintenance Plan), pursuant to planning application…”

“Classified as Official\Anyone ➢ 10/19/1114 – Change of use of 2 No. agricultural buildings to 2 No. separate dwellinghouses (Use Class C3) with associated building works – Prior approval is given – January 2020. ➢ 10/17/0716 – External alterations to 2no. previously approved dwellinghouses – Prior approval is given – July 2017. ➢ 10/16/0681 – Change of use of a building and curtilage from agricultural use to dwelling house – Prior approval is given – September 2016.”

“This application involves changing the lawful use of a small parcel of land from an agricultural usage to an equestrian usage and then constructing a stables block. The proposed stables block would be for private use and would contain 2 stabling pens together with a tack/feed room and covered manure storage area.”

“Classified as Official\Anyone 4.7.2 Section 38 of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004 requires applications to be determined in accordance with the development plan, unless material considerations indicate otherwise. Subject to appropriate conditions, the proposals would be acceptable in principle and in terms of design and landscape character, safeguarding amenity, highways and parking, land stability and BNG.”

“BwD Prow Officer – No objections. Should this application be approved, an informative note should be attached to the decision notice regarding the need to not obstruct the adjacent public footpath.”

“The proposed development has been publicised through letters to residents and occupants of the nearest 6 properties on 26/03/2026. In addition, a site notice was displayed on 08/04/2026. No public comments have been received for the application so far. Should any comments be received ahead of the committee meeting, they will be presented as part of the committee update report.”

“Decision under the Town and Country Planning Acts and Regulations –”

“Approved subject to the conditions highlighted in the Directors Report.”