Three two-bedroom apartments at Coach House, Knowsley View, Knowsley Road, Bolton

“This application seeks conversion of the Coach House to 3 no. 2 bed apartments, raising the ridge height on the extension and single storey front and side extensions.”

“The original building would be retained in its entirety and it is proposed to remove the ramp and provide a single storey front extension with a parapet roof which would project 2.1m from the original front wall, the same width as the ramp. The single storey side extension would be located on the eastern side of the building and extend the building by 2.8m x 2.1m. The ridge height of the existing single storey front extension would be increased by 0.5m from 4.7m to 5.2m.”

“Description The site relates to a plot and building which forms part of the former Ainsworth Nursing Home. It is accessed via a private lane from the top of Ainsworth Road. The whole site is located in the Green Belt, Landscape Character area and West Pennine Moors and is on the Council's Draft local list as a Non-Designated Heritage Asset. The site is covered by a blanket TPO.”

“This application relates to a building known as the 'Coach House, a large single storey detached building which formed part of the main hospital site. The building is linear in footprint and had a single storey extension front added at a later date and a ramped front access. The building is well formed and proportioned and an interesting structure of architectural merit. with original features and windows.”

“Planning permission for the demolition and replacement of the Coach House with 2 no dwellings has been previously sought on two occasions. Both applications were refused and both dismissed in appeal. In both cases, the Appeal Inspector found that harm would be caused to the group value of the NDHA and the character and appearance of the localised area of the former Nursing…”

“Home and that the proposed developments for new builds would not mitigate against the loss of the Coach House…”

“Statutory/Non-Statutory Consultations Traffic Section - Comments to be reported in the Supplementary Report. Conservation Officer - No objection Greater Manchester Ecology Unit - No objections subject to conditions Environmental Health - Contaminated Land - No objection subject to conditions Public Rights of Way Officer - Comments to be reported in the Supplementary Report.”

“Pre-start Conditions - Agent has agreed with pre-start conditions…”

“Highway Safety and Traffic Congestion • The access road is narrow making it unsuitable for the level of traffic • Inadequate number of parking spaces which would lead to overflow parking next to other properties • Congestion and safety concerns • No visitor spaces…”

“Emergency Vehicle Access • The layout of the site provides limited space for vehicle manoeuvring. In particular, the turning circle required for emergency vehicles, such as fire engines or ambulances, would be severely restricted. This raises serious concerns about the ability of emergency services to safely and efficiently access the site, putting future residents and neighbours at risk.”

“Coach House, Knowsley View, Knowsley Road, Bolton, BL2 5PT 2. That the Committee Approved with Conditions the following application in accordance with the reasons put forward by the Development Manager in the report and the supplementary information submitted and subject to all other conditions included: -”

“Coach House, Knowsley View, Knowsley Road, Bolton, BL2 5PT Change of use from coach house to 3 no. 2 bed apartments; Raising ridge height on existing extension; Single storey front extension; Single storey side extension.”