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Allocated Mixed Use Sites

Information Booklet

Local Plan

Foreword

The purpose of this document is to present an easy-to-use guide for each of the mixed use sites

identified on the published Allocations Plan Proposals Map.

For the sites, various pieces of background information are provided such as:

Site ownership

Current use

Planning history

Site size and location

Impact on the local area

Access issues.

Similar documents have also been prepared for housing sites and employment sites.

To find out more, please contact

The Planning Strategy Team, Bolton Council, Town Hall, Bolton, BL1 1RU 01204 333218

[email protected] www.bolton.gov.uk/LDF

mailto:[email protected]

Site Location as displayed on the Draft Allocations Plan Proposal Map.

1P6AP: Moses Gate

Ownership: Complex mixed ownership (public and private).

Current Use: Complex mix of uses including mills, factories, manufacturing, warehousing/distribution,

Howorth Air Technology– clean air engineering, containment and infection control, air filters,

antiseptic barriers etc., demolished building, vacant site, Modern Upholstery— furniture repair

and manufacturing, motor body and accident repair workshop, small plots of informal green

space, workshop, industry/industrial workshop, tyre centre, reservoirs, vacant buildings, tex-

tiles and bedding manufacture, Farnworth Fencing, Spring Green Nursery—bulbs, plants etc.

furniture/bed manufacture, Fibre Fillings—manufacture of polyester fillings and cushions,

signs, express hand car wash, Dynamic Plastics LTS, Vehicle Body Repair and mainte-

nance, Plastic fabrication, GA Exports LTD, wholesale and export of returns, end of line and

graded domestic appliances and consumer electronics, Gym (martial arts and wrestling), tex-

tiles, carpet shop, Arena Instrumental, undeveloped plot of land, kitchen shop, furniture man-

ufacture, car workshop, Sayers bakery—depot and admin, DBS Engineers– fencing and gate

supplier, Perfect Finish LTD– vehicle body repair and maintenance, Myson towel warmer

manufacturer, cabinet manufacturer, plastic treatment, Burnden Group PLC— roofing sup-

plies and materials, air conditioning and refrigeration contractor, reservoir, residential, vacant/

derelict building, run down building, garage and MOT centre, The Park Pub, vehicle air con-

ditioning service centre, car sales, lighting and interiors consultant, motor engineers, units to

let.

Core Strategy Area: Farnworth Renewal Area

Site size (ha): 18.34

External Comments:

None

Internal Comments:

None

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Proximity to Sensitive

Designations (Physical

or Environmental).

Adjacent to Harper Green Playing Fields

Adjacent to Harper Green School (including school playing fields)

Green Corridor runs past North West of site

Close to Farnworth Park (Recreation Site)

Close to Doe Hey Recreation Ground

Close to Greenside Conservation Area

Site area includes two listed buildings (Cobden Mill, Gower Street and Horrockses Mill,

Lorne Street)

Numerous other listed buildings to South East of site

Within 250m buffer of historic landfill

Environment agency maps suggest area at no risk from flooding

Impact on Local Area

(Character, Appear-

ance and Regenera-

tion).

Amenity of adjacent occupiers unaffected/improved. Appropriate development would im-

prove the sites compatibility to residential amenity due to the sites currently neglected ap-

pearance.

Appropriate development would assist in the regeneration of the Farnworth Renewal Area

and will create jobs.

The reservoirs within the site need to be considered in any potential development.

Impact on reservoirs to north west of site needs to be considered.

Brownfield site.

The site is primarily made up of poor quality industrial buildings, some of which are vacant

and has a generally neglected appearance. Appropriate development would improve the

appearance of the area.

Access and Highway

Capacity Issues

Highways infrastructure constraints i.e. road junction improvements required, very low.

Existing access to the site is good.

Less than 800 metres from a railway station.

Less than 400 metres from a high frequency bus stop.

Road access immediately adjacent with direct access to an A Road

Moderate number of basic pedestrian routes

A few un-coordinated cycle routes nearby

Existing congestion on surrounding road network is high/moderate.


2P6AP: Halliwell Mills

Ownership: Complex mixed ownership (public and private), including:

Mr Ben Blanchflower, Tautcraft Investments LTD, Handel Street, Falcon Mill, Bolton, BL1

8DL

Property Director, Bizspace, Halliwell Business Park, Rossini Street, Bolton, BL1 8DL

Current Use: Complex mix of uses including mills (Falcon Mill is Grade II listed), industrial buildings, units

to let, car parks, Force Fitness Systems LTD—sports equipment manufacturer and distribu-

tors, Tyre Bay (tyre stockist), green space/woodland, Conservatory Kit Company

(conservatory design and window systems specialist), Shaw window systems LTD

(manufacturer of quality PVCU windows, doors and conservatories, Optimum Conservatory

Roofs, wasteland, Pallet Solutions (pallet and case makers), Weavers Arms (The Mop) Public

House), residential (flat), informal green space, Biz Space in Bolton/Halliwell Business Park

(office, light industrial and warehouse units), residential (bungalow), Global Kitchens

(manufacturer of kitchen furniture),

Core Strategy Area: Inner Bolton Renewal Area


External Comments:

None

Internal Comments:

None

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or Environmental).

Green Corridor to north of site

Watercourse to north of site

Close to Hill Top Conservation Area, which include numerous listed buildings

Close to St. Pauls Conservation Area, which includes numerous listed buildings

Close to Hill Top Park (Recreation Area)

Includes Falcoln Mill which is Grade II Listed

Close to Temple Road Lodge Site of Biological Importance

Historic landfill within site



(Character, Appear-

ance and Regenera-

tion).

Amenity of adjacent occupiers unaffected/improved. Commercial development is well es-

tablished in the area.

Appropriate development would assist in the regeneration of the Inner Bolton Renewal

Area and will create jobs.

Impact on reservoirs to north of site needs to be considered.

Brownfield site.

Appropriate development would improve the appearance of the area.

The site is adjacent to Halliwell Road Local Shopping Centre and appropriate develop-

ment may help improve its vitality and viability.

Access and Highway

Capacity Issues



No railway station within 800 metres

Less than 400 metres from a high frequency bus stop



No cycle routes nearby



3P6AP: Higher Swan Lane/Sunnyside

Ownership: Complex mixed ownership (public and private), including:

Bolton Council, Adelaide House, Adelaide Street, Bolton, BL3 3NY

Mr Paul Dunn, Executive Director, Greater Manchester Waste Disposal Authority, Medtia

Chambers, 5 Barn Street, Oldham, OL1 1LP

Mr Barry Mills, Cohen’s Group, Rumworth Mill, St. Helen’s Road, Bolton, BL3 3PR

Mr John Oliver, Swan Lane Mill No’s 1 & 2, Bridgeman Street, Bolton, BL3 3BJ

Mohran Properties LTD, Swan Lane Mill No. 3 , Bridgeman Street, Bolton, BL3 3BJ

Current Use: Complex mix of uses including mills, factories, business centre, works, car parking, Majestic

Self Drive (van hire), A & F haulage, Lantor UK (manufacturer of health care products), The

Print Unit (Bolton Council), North West Graphics (vehicle lettering, signs, banners etc. , car-

pet tiles, Bolton at Home offices, units to let, Fresco Food Distribution (cash and carry),

Sunnyside Business Centre, Valley Plastics, Print Hub Design, building under construction,

A1 mirrors, self storage and industrial units to let, mill/industrial building, ES Signs, snooker

club, offices to let, Adams self storage, For sale: storage boxes, bubblewrap, tape and pad-

locks, furniture covers, Vididor (recycling, composting, waste to energy etc.

Core Strategy Area: Inner Bolton Renewal Area


External Comments:

None

Internal Comments:

None

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or Environmental).

Adjacent to Settle Street Allotments Recreation Site

Close to Deane and Derby Cricket Ground Recreation Site

Close to Sunnyside Park Recreation Site

Historic landfill within site

Watercourse running into east of site

Includes Swan Lane Mills which are listed buildings



(Character, Appear-

ance and Regenera-

tion).

Amenity of adjacent occupiers unaffected/improved.

Appropriate development would assist in the regeneration of the Inner Bolton Renewal

Area and will create jobs.

Impact on Settle Street Allotments (to east of site), Sunnyside Park (to south of site) and

Deane and Derby Cricket Ground (to south of site) needs to be considered.

Brownfield site.

Appropriate development would improve the appearance of the area.

The site is adjacent to Daubhill Local Shopping Centre and appropriate development may

help improve its vitality and viability.

The site is adjacent to St. Helens Road Local Shopping Centre and appropriate develop-

ment may help improve its vitality and viability.

Commercial development is well established in the area.

Access and Highway

Capacity Issues







Moderate number of basic cycle routes



5P6AP The Greenwood

Ownership: Single private ownership: JOLU LTD, 224-226 St. Georges Road, Bolton, BL1 2PH

Current Use: No current use— fire damaged building, previously a public house

Core Strategy Area: M61 Corridor


External Comments:

None

Internal Comments:

Relevant planning permissions:

86472/11: Prior notification of the proposed demolition of the Greenwood Arms and associated outbuilding given.

Allowed on appeal.

87803/12: Erection of 13 dwellings. Allowed on appeal.

87802/12: Erection of two storey building comprising one convenience store (Class A1), one mixed use unit (class

A1/A2/A3/A4), one mixed use unit (Class A1/A2/A3) and two apartments (Class C3)

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or Environmental).

Watercourse running to North West of site



(Character, Appear-

ance and Regenera-

tion).

Slight adverse effects for adjacent occupiers

Appropriate development would support the Strategic Objective of taking advantage of the

economic opportunities presented by the M61 Corridor and will assist in job creation and

regeneration.

Brownfield site

The pub (last use) has been damaged by fire. The site now has a poor appearance. Ap-

propriate development will improve the appearance of the site.

Access and Highway

Capacity Issues







Moderate number of basic cycle routes



6P6AP British Aerospace

Ownership: Single private ownership: First Investments

Current Use: Mix of employment use, and derelict/vacant buildings

Core Strategy Area: M61 Corridor


External Comments:

The British Aerospace site is identified on the draft proposals map as an employment allocation. The site is there-

fore proposed to be allocated for B1/B2/B8 uses with limited flexibility for the consideration of other uses in this lo-

cation. These representations set out why the site is an appropriate location for alternative development in the form

of housing and details a number of material considerations which weigh against the allocation of this land for em-

ployment. The full response is available on request / as an inserted comment on the spreadsheet.

Council Response: Allocate the site for mixed uses to reflect the need to retain some employment, but also to re-

generate the site.

Internal Comments:

Relevant planning permissions:

62283/02 and 68157/04: Part A - Outline erection of indoor football school, residential development and industrial

and warehouse development (Class B1 & B8) (means of access details only). Part B - Full use of former training

building for football academy, the laying out and use of land as playing surfaces and pitches and the laying out of

access roads. Approved with conditions.

70359/05: Refurbishment and extension of existing office with associated access and car parking. Approved with

conditions.

73421/06: Change of use and conversion of existing premises to self-contained offices together with the formation

of 72 car parking spaces. Approved with conditions.

78297/07: Approval of details of layout, appearance, scale and landscaping for refurbishment of existing office

building and erection of seven office buildings comprising 19,364m² of floorspace and 72 apartments in six build-

ings. Deposited (i.e. validated and registered).

84265/10: Variation on condition 03 on planning application 68157/04 (to allow up to 25 dwellings to be occupied

prior to points A, B and C being implemented). Approved with conditions

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or Environmental).



(Character, Appear-

ance and Regenera-

tion).

Amenity of adjacent occupiers unaffected/improved. Appropriate development would im-

prove the sites compatibility to residential amenity due to the sites currently neglected ap-

pearance.

Some land remediation is required.

The site is currently made up of poor quality industrial buildings (some are vacant) and

undeveloped land following demolition. Appropriate redevelopment would improve the


Development would support the Strategic Objective of taking advantage of the economic

opportunities presented by the M61 Corridor and will assist in job creation and regenera-

tion.

100% previously developed land

The site is primarily made up of poor quality industrial buildings, some of which are vacant

and has a generally neglected appearance. Appropriate development would improve the


Access and Highway

Capacity Issues



Less than 250 metres from a low frequency bus stop.

Road access immediately adjacent .

Moderate number of basic pedestrian / cycle routes linking site to centres of residence.

Existing congestion on surrounding road network moderate.

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