Northstone looks to advance Bolton plans

Northstone has submitted plans for a pair of residential schemes in Bolton.Following a public consultation on proposals for homes and an area of community green space at Horwich Golf Club, the 150-strong scheme has now moved forward.The company, part of Peel L&P, is seeking approval to build the energy efficient family homes and create a 15-acre ecological and recreational area.A third of the homes would be earmarked for affordable housing needs, while Northstone would also help to fund improvements of the Beehive roundabout and contribute financially to local schools.Peel L&P acquired Horwich Golf Club in 2012 and has since helped to keep the business running. An alternative for the site is now required.Northstone is bringing forward the outline application to bring a fresh approach to developing the site following Bolton Council’s decision to refuse plans brought forward for 276 homes in early 2020.The proposals went to a planning inquiry in the summer of 2019. Given the significant changes made to address the planning inspector’s findings, Peel L&P submitted an appeal for the scheme to be considered at a public inquiry. This latest outline application runs parallel to the appeal.The second application is for 108 energy-efficient family homes at Garnet Fold, a number of which would also be affordable.