Bolton, Confirmation Of Article 4 Direction Removing Permitted Development Rights
What is planned?
BOROUGH COUNCIL OF BOLTON TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (GENERAL PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT)(ENGLAND) ORDER 2015 (GPDO) NOTICE OF CONFIRMATION OF ARTICLE 4(1)
DIRECTION
The Borough Council of Bolton ("the Council") confirmed a Direction pursuant to Article 4(1) of the GPDO on 14 November 2025. The Direction relates to development consisting of a change of use of a building from a use falling within Class C3 (dwellinghouses) of the Schedule to the Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order 1987 (as amended) to a use falling within Class C4 (houses in multiple occupation) of that Schedule being development comprised within Class L(b) of Part 3 of Schedule 2 of the GPDO within the Borough of Bolton and removes permitted development rights for this type of development. The Direction applies to the area outlined in black on the associated plan.
A copy of the Direction and plan may be inspected at The Town Hall One Stop Shop, Bolton Council, Victoria Square, Bolton, BL1 1RU at such times it is open to the public or on the following link: https://www.bolton.gov.uk/downloads/download/207/planning_policy_supporting_information
Date: 14 November 2025
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