Bowling club extension at Mytham Park Bowling Club, Mytham Road, Bolton
Summary of planning committee decision
Decided by Bolton Planning Committee on 10 Sept 2026.
What was proposed
The application proposed a rear storage extension, replacement roof, altered windows, rendered walls and a replacement security fence.
“Template: DC/OfficerRptPage 2 of 10 Date of Meeting: September 2026 Application Reference: 00985/26 Type Of Application Full Planning Permission Registration Date 4 June 2026 Decision Due Date 30 July 2026 Responsible Officer Authorising Officer Aisha Nawal Haque Location MYTHAM PARK BOWLING CLUB MYTHAM ROAD BOLTON BL3 1HF Proposal ERECTION OF REAR EXTENSION COMPRISING OF ANCILLARY STORAGE TOGETHER WITH REPLACEMENT ROOF AND ALTERATIONS TO FENESTRATION.”
“Template: DC/OfficerRptPage 3 of 10 2. The extension would be sited to the northern elevation of the existing clubhouse and would have a flat roof. It would measure approximately 2.7m in height, with a width of 2.7m. The replacement roof to the clubhouse is sought due to the existing clubhouse being aged and in a state of disrepair, with the new roof to reflect the design of the existing roof thereby not affecting its appearance.”
Officer report
Officers’ recommendation
Officers recommended approval because the proposal accorded with local and national policies.
“The Director believes that any restriction on these rights posed by the application is proportionate to the wider benefits of the development and that such a decision falls within the margin of discretion afforded to the Council under the Town and Country Planning Acts. Conclusion 46. Given the above, it is considered that the proposed development fully accords with local and national policies and it is therefore recommended that Members approve this application.”
Officer report
Residents’ views
No letters were received from neighbouring residents or other parties.
“Template: DC/OfficerRptPage 9 of 10 Representations and Consultations Annex Representations Letters:- None received. Consultations Tree and Woodland Officer, Pollution Control, Coal Authority and Greater Manchester Ecology Unit.”
Officer report
The committee vote
A motion to approve the application subject to the recommended conditions was moved, seconded and supported by 12 members.
“A motion to approve the application, subject to conditions as recommended in the report was moved by…”
“Members voting in favour of the motion (12):”
Minutes
The decision
The application was approved subject to conditions as recommended in the report.
“00985/26 Erection of rear extension comprising of ancillary storage together with replacement roof and alterations to fenestration at Mytham Bowling Club, Mytham Road, Bolton Approved, subject to conditions, as recommended in the report.”
Minutes
Sources
- Bolton Planning Committee minutes, 10 September 2026
- Agenda and papers (council website)
Source: Plota analysis of Bolton's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.
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- Date
- Thursday 10 September 2026
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- Officers recommended approval
- Committee decided
- Approved
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