Rock Hall Moses Gate Country Park Hall Lane Farnworth BL4 7QE

Deposited 00394/26
Council
Date received
4 Mar 2026
Date validated
11 Mar 2026
Postcode
BL4 7QE

Description

RESTORATION WORKS TO VACANT GRADE II LISTED BUILDING INCLUDING DEMOLITION AND RESTRUCTURE OF REAR EXTENSION, INSTALLATION OF FRONT DOOR, TIMBER SASH WINDOWS, HEAT PUMP SYSTEM AND CREATION OF ROOF TERRACE TOGETHER WITH CHANGE OF USE OF BUILDING TO CAFE, EXHIBITION, EVENTS, WORKSHOP SPACES, WC AND OFFICES

2.6/10
Planning Authority Score
#243 of 282

Bolton is slower than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #212 out of 282. Bolton is also one of the strictest councils - it refuses more householder applications than almost any other, with only 83% approved vs 90% nationally.

Bolton decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
81%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #238 of 282
83%
Householder approved
Below avg (90%) #245 of 282
58%
Decided in 8 weeks
Below avg (71%) #212 of 282
44%
Extended time limit
Above avg (40%) #166 of 282
68%
Minor dwellings approved
63 decided (1-9 homes)
82%
Major dwellings approved
11 decided (10+ homes)
64%
Change of use approved
94 decided
981
Total decisions
191 refused in 2025