Arkwrights Ale House, Bolton

Please note this Pub is closed 23/06/2014 and became Permanently Closed 12/04/2016 (Demolished for housing). Delicensed 23/06/14, Demolition in process 12/04/16 after council determine no approval is required for this. Pub Delicensed 23/06/14. Planning application 91926/14 was for conversion to a single dwelling where the council said "The retention of the public house building is welcomed, it is an attractive red brick, Victorian structure which has a great presence in the built environment. The change of use of the redundant building will ensure its long-term retention which is central to the conservation and enhancement of local distinctiveness.”. However Planning Application 95743/16 is to demolish the building on 25/02/16 and the council determine that no prior approval is required for this. A new Planning application is expected for housing after the demolition. Surrounded by scaffolding and roof missing 12/04/16. Planning application 08726/20 Approved for 14 apartments on the former Car Park (once the pub Bowling Green). The site of the pub itself remains vacant.