Home hairdressing salon at 71 Higher Drake Meadow, Bolton

“Template: DC/OfficerRptPage 2 of 10 Date of Meeting: September 2026 Application Reference: 00991/26 Type Of Application Registration Date Decision Due Date Responsible Officer Authorising Officer Location Proposal Ward Full Planning Permission 2 June 2026 28 July 2026 John Dupre 71 HIGHER DRAKE MEADOW BOLTON BL5 2RD ERECTION OF OUTBUILDING FOR USE AS HOME HAIRDRESSING SALON TOGETHER WITH FENCE 2M IN HEIGHT ABOVE GARDEN GROUND LEVEL AND EXTENSION TO DRIVEWAY Westhoughton…”

“Template: DC/OfficerRptPage 3 of 10 Proposal 1.This is a retrospective application for erection of an outbuilding within the curtilage of a dwelling for use as a home hairdressing salon. 2.Erection of a fence 2m in height above internal ground level is also proposed together with an extension to the existing driveway to accommodate an additional parking space for customers. 3.The hours of use proposed are 10:00 – 18:00 Monday to Saturday.”

“A secondary internal fence has been built adjacent to the existing boundary treatment approx. 2m in height above the garden ground level. 7.The dwelling is sited adjacent to and directly to the south of 73 Higher Drake Meadow. The rear boundary of the property extends along the side boundary of the driveway at 69 Higher Drake Meadow, which is sited perpendicular to and directly to the west of the 71. The outbuilding is located lengthways along the boundary with 73.”

“49.Protocol 1 Article 1, and Article 8 where appropriate, confer(s) a right of respect for a person’s home, other land and business assets. In taking account of all material considerations, including Council policy as set out in the Core Strategy, the Allocations Plan and Places for Everyone, the Director of Place has concluded that some rights conferred by these articles on the applicant(s)/objector(s)/resident(s) and other occupiers and owners of nearby land that might be…”

“51.The scale of the operation is modest and officers are satisfied that, subject to conditions, the development would not result in unacceptable impacts on the character and appearance of the area, neighbouring residential amenity, highway safety or parking provision. 52.On balance, it is considered that the benefits of the development outweigh the limited harm identified.”

“00991/26 Erection of outbuilding for use as home hairdressing salon together with fence 2 metres in height above garden ground level and extension to 71 Higher Drake Meadow, Bolton Approved, subject to conditions, as recommended in the report.”

“A motion to approve the application, subject to conditions as recommended in the report was moved by Councillor Morgan and seconded by Councillor Grant.”