Get the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox so you never miss a thing A planning inspector has granted permission for up to 276 homes to be built on Horwich Golf Club.
The development had been strongly opposed by both Bolton Council, whose planning committee unanimously rejected the latest application, and the Stocks Residents Association, which represented neighbouring householders.
Developers Peel L&P appealed two applications, both refused by Bolton’s planning committee, one for 276 homes on the site and a smaller scheme which would see 150 houses built on the golf course off Victoria Road. READ MORE: Council issues update for flood-hit Horwich residents after rain sent water 'gushing like waterfall' through streets The
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