Listed building café conversion at Rock Hall Moses Gate Country Park, Farnworth

Summary of planning committee decision

Decided by Bolton Planning Committee on 9 Jul 2026.

00395/26Approved

The site and its history

Rock Hall is a Grade II listed former dwelling in Moses Gate Country Park, vacant since 2014 and in some disrepair.

“Site Characteristics 7.The application relates to Rock Hall which is a detached former dwelling located within Moses Gate Country Park in Farnworth. 8.Rock Hall was built in 1807 and is a two-storey brick building (with a basement) in a typically classical Georgian style, which stands in an elevated position within landscaped grounds commanding views of the park to the west.”

Officer report

Consultation responses

The Conservation Officer accepted the amended proposals subject to conditions, while the Georgian Group withdrew its objection; no letters were received.

“Template: DC/OfficerRptPage 7 of 9 Representation and Consultation Annex Representations Letters: None received. Elected Members: None received. Consultations The following consultee comments have been received: •BMBC Conservation Officer, Georgian Group Planning History None.”

Officer report

The committee motion

A councillor moved approval subject to the recommended conditions, and another councillor seconded the motion.

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

Minutes

The vote

Twelve members voted in favour of the approval motion.

“Members voting in favour of the motion (12):”

“Councillors Clarke, Connor, Crossley, Grant, Ibrahim, McGeown, McHugh, Morgan, Mort, Newall, A. Patel and Pedley…”

Minutes

The decision

The committee approved the listed building consent application subject to conditions.

“00395/26 Listed building consent for change of use of Grade II listed building to café with exhibition, events, workshop and office spaces together with demolition of existing two storey rear extension and erection of new three storey rear extension with roof terrace and basement, landscaping works and associated restoration works to building including installation of front door, timber sash windows and heat pump system at Rock Hall, Moses Gate Country Park, Hall Lane,…”

Minutes

Sources

  • Bolton Planning Committee minutes, 9 July 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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At the meeting

Council
Bolton
Date
Thursday 9 July 2026
Recommendation
Officers recommended approval
Committee decided
Approved
Minutes
The council's minutes
Meeting
Agenda and papers (council website)