Prior approval for the proposed change of use of first floor office (Class E) into a 1no. flat (Class C3)
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In Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council, approx 27.3% of Change of use appeals are successful. (Sample: 55 cases).
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Inspector Profile: Cross D
Archive Data: 123 Decisions
Allowance Rate (Change of use)
17.1%
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National Average (Change of use)
32.5%
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Appeal Decision
Site visit made on 5 March 2026
by David Cross BA(Hons) PgDip(Dist) TechIOA MRTPI
an Inspector appointed by the Secretary of State
Decision date: 16 March 2026
Appeal Ref: 6001081
44A St Helens Road, Bolton, BL3 3NH
• The appeal is made under section 78 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (as amended)
against a re…