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Tavern On The Hill (also known as the Tavern Fayre) Planning Application Submitted on the 19th October 2026 For Demolition & EG-OTM Service Station
Note: I will add more Information as an Update to this Blog as it becomes updated on the Planning Application.
Update: 26.10.2026
Their has been no Consultation about the Planning Permission from the Proposer or the Council Planning Department on the Demolition....
Contact Details of Blog Author: My email address is at the end of this Blog.
##Bolton Council Neighbour Consultation Plan:
For The Tavern On The Hill, 761 Wigan Road, Bolton. BL3 4RH. E.C Aid Case No: 01880/26
Put your Comments and Objections in
before the deadline on12.11.2026
Check out the Blog * Information from the Blog "Home Tales"
At #Information on the Prospective Buyer- (As you can apply for Planning Permission before a Buying a Property). for Information on the following....
Applying for Planning Permission before a Buying a Property to see if you will get full Planning Permission before Buying A Property
Information from the Blog "Home Tales" :
Who has applied for Planning Permission
How to Comment or Object to the Planning Application
And to click on the web-links to check out the Planning Application and more.
One of Bolton’s most iconic pubs is set to be demolished and replaced with a Drive-Thru coffee shop and a petrol station.
The former Tavern Fayre at Hunger Hill, which was previously known as The Tavern On The Hill, is at the centre of the proposals put forward this week by E.G on the Move.
If the Proposer of the Planning Application gets the green light to do everything they want to do on the Planning Application For The Tavern Fayre.
#Speculation is continuing over the future of the former Tavern Fayre site on Wigan Road.
The Tavern Fayre has been closed since its former management team left the Wigan Road venue in May 2023, having run the business for more than 30 years.
Following the sale in 2023, the previous management said they understood the new owners intended to refurbish the building, although they did not know what it would eventually reopen as.
It was sold to a local private Pub Company in 2023?
The last recorded sale was in May 2023 Recorded Price £1,965,000 The property-price data identifies the transaction as Tavern Fayre, 761 Wigan Road, Bolton, BL3 4RH. I haven't found any information on any other Sale of the Property after 2023.
The well-known venue has remained the subject of interest since its closure, with residents questioning what could eventually happen to the building and surrounding land.
There have been people sharing memories of visiting the Tavern Fayre before it was sold.
Also, many unverified rumours are circulating as to its future.
I live along with my Partner just behind the Tavern Fayre car park. We have seen a big borehole drill in the car park, and they have drilled a series of holes in the car park with the borehole drill.
Who Has Applied For Planning Permission-on
behalf of EG on the Move
Who applied? The published record identifies Wignall's Chartered Surveyors as the planning agent acting on the application.
However, I could not verify the applicant’s own name or company from the information publicly visible in the search results.
A Prospective Buyer E.G on the Move
Has applied for Planning Permission to demolish the Tavern Fayre that they want to buy?
To see if they could actually get Planning Permission to demolish the Property and build what is on the Planning Application prior to purchasing the property if they get the green light to do everything they want to do on the Planning Application.
They could then buy the Tavern Fayre.
There has also been speculation about the Buyer who bought the property in 2023 wanting to sell the property.
#Information on the Prospective Buyer
As I can't find information on any recent sale of the property after 2023. As you can apply for Planning Permission even if you don't own the building you want to buy.
*Information from the Blog "Home Tales"
Web-link: https://www.hometales.co.uk/can-i-submit-a-planning-application-before-completing-on-a-sale/
You do not have to own a house before submitting a planning application for it. For buyers hoping to renovate or extend, beginning the process before completion can reduce the wait between receiving the keys and moving the project forward. That does not mean it is always sensible to proceed immediately.
Before spending money on surveys, design work and an application, you need to understand the property’s likely potential, obtain access from the seller and accept that the purchase could still fall through. Our pre-purchase architectural advice is intended to help buyers assess those questions before committing to a full design process. It is also worth reading our broader guide to buying a project house before deciding how far to proceed. Planning is only one part of the picture: condition, budget, structure and the practical value of the proposed work all matter too.
It could also be a prospective buyer who has applied for Planning Permission to demolish the Tavern Fayre that they want to buy to see if they could actually get Planning Permission to demolish the Property and build what is on the Planning Application prior to purchasing the property.
I have seen the Planning Information below on the Planning Application
1.0 Project Brief
Project EG-OTM Service Station
Project Location Tavern Fayre, Wigan Road, Bolton, BL3 4RH
Client EG On the Move Ltd
Project Status Planning
So I have included some information I found about EG On the Move Ltd and who owns the Business.
(So I have included some information I found about EG On the Move Ltd and who owns the Business see below at the end of this Blog)
##Bolton Council Neighbour Consultation Plan:
For The Tavern On The Hill, 761 Wigan Road, Bolton. BL3 4RH. E.C Aid Case No: 01880/26
Their has been no Consultation about the Planning Permission from the Proposer or the Council Planning Department in Bolton with The Tenants/Owners of the Houses who back onto the Tavern Fayre Pub Restaurant & Car Park or those who live nearby about the Planning Permission for Demolition of the Tavern Fayre and replace it with a petrol filling station and retail shop.
We Live At Number #11Doyle Road, Bolton. BL3 4SA.
No one has contacted us, the first time we knew about the Planning Permission was when we saw the Bore Hole Drill and checked online.
Let me know if you have been contacted about the Planning Permission for the demolition & and the re-development of a petrol filling station and retail shop+
Please let me know if you live at any of the addresses in the List below.
Contact me at my email address (at the end of this Blog).
With details of your Name and Address from the List Below, and if anyone has contacted you from Bolton Council Planning Department. Or the Prospective Buyer Client EG On the Move Ltd. And add Website yourlifestylechoices.com and Subject Title: Planning Application Tavern Fayre Demolition.
Neighbours: | Address | Consulted | Respond By |
01 Doyle Road | 1 Doyle Road,Bolton BL3 4SA | 22.10.2026 | 12.11.2026 |
03 Doyle | 3 Doyle Road,Bolton BL3 4SA | 22.10.2026 | 12.11.2026 |
05 Doyle | 5 Doyle Road,Bolton BL3 4SA | 22.10.2026 | 12.11.2026 |
07 Doyle | 7 Doyle Road,Bolton BL3 4SA | 22.10.2026 | 12.11.2026 |
09 Doyle | 9 Doyle Road,Bolton BL3 4SA | 22.10.2026 | 12.11.2026 |
11 Doyle # | 11 Doyle Road,Bolton BL3 4SA | 22.10.2026 | 12.11.2026 |
13 Doyle | 13 Doyle Road,Bolton BL3 4SA | 22.10.2026 | 12.11.2026 |
15 Doyle | 15 Doyle Road,Bolton BL3 4SA | 22.10.2026 | 12.11.2026 |
17 Doyle | 17 Doyle Road,Bolton BL3 4SA | 22.10.2026 | 12.11.2026 |
849 Wigan Road | 849 Wigan Road, Bolton BL3 4RJ | 22.10.2026 | 12.11.2026 |
898 Wigan Road | 898 WIGAN Road, Bolton BL3 4RN | 22.10.2026 | 12.11.2026 |
900 Wigan Road | 900 WIGAN Road, Bolton BL3 4RN | 22.10.2026 | 12.11.2026 |
Bolton Garden Centre Wigan Road | Bolton Garden Centre Wigan Road, Bolton BL3 4RQ | 22.10.2026 | 12.11.2026 |
I have also checked House Metric and the sale is the same time as the Property Sale data by Jeremy Rubin.
However, the available property and pub-sale records do confirm that the premises were sold in 2023.
Reported sale: Pub agent Jeremy Rubin & Co announced that the Tavern Fayre had been sold to a local private pub company. The announcement does not name the buyer.
Jeremy Rubin
Recorded freehold sale: Property-sale data records a transaction on 24 May 2023, with a reported price of £1,965,000.
HouseMetric
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Pub-industry record: CAMRA reports that the pub was sold to the owners of the Victoria Inn at Markland Hill, Bolton, and lists the freehold owner as unknown.
Web Link to house metric
The Tavern Fayre Property
“The existing building is primarily two storeys in height and incorporates the original farmhouse together with a series of later extensions. The first floor contains former living and staff accommodation.”
Proposed Site Development
“The scheme would replace a vacant former public house and restaurant complex and extensive hard-standing with a modern roadside facility providing conventional fuel, super-rapid electric-vehicle charging, refreshments and associated services.
EG On The Move, operate more than 160 petrol forecourts across the UK
The proposed development would knock down the current pub building and replace it with a petrol filling station and retail shop, eight car-fuelling positions, two dedicated HGV fuelling lanes, four super-rapid electric-vehicle charging bays (Tesla Supercharger), a drive-through coffee shop and associated parking. The plans provide 30 car-parking spaces, 13 spaces associated with the filling station and 17 with the coffee shop.
The existing access from Wigan Road would be retained, widened and remodelled to accommodate the anticipated range of vehicles.
The planning application for the former Tavern Fayre pub/restaurant site on Wigan Road, Bolton, BL3 4RH, is listed under the name The Tavern On The Hill, 761 Wigan Road, Bolton.
The latest planning-register information I found shows:
Planning application reference: 01880/26
Submitted/registered: October 2026
Proposal: Demolition of the existing pub/restaurant and construction of a petrol filling station and drive-through coffee shop, including electric vehicle charging points.
Status: Awaiting a decision, according to the published listing.
Planning Track
You can check the application and its submitted documents through these links:
Look for the redacted application form and the applicant details. The application was received on 19 October 2026 and validated on 22 October 2026.
The Application proposes the complete demolition of the iconic former Tavern on the Hill pub(most recently known as the Tavern Fayre) at Hunger Hill, Wigan Road in Bolton.
Proposed Site Re-Development
The scheme seeks to replace the vacant 16th century converted farmhouse building, with a brand new commercial roadside hub, which includes the following-
Petrol Filling Station and retail shop
8 Car Fuelling positions and 2 dedicated HGV fuelling lanes
4 Super rapid electric vehicle charging bays (Tesla Superchargers)
A drive-thru coffee shop with associated parking facilities.
Planning Application Reference Number: 01880/26
Was submitted to the Council Planning Department on 18th October 2026 by the developer E.G on the Move
How To View & Comment
As the Application has been newly validated by the local authority.
It is subject to a statutory public consultation period.
Anyone wishing to view the full architectural blueprints, planning statements or to submit formal comments in support of an objection can do so.
Planning Applications-Bolton Council
Click On the Web-link: https://paplanning.bolton.gov.uk/online-applications/simpleSearchResults.do?action=firstPage
For: Welcome To Bolton Council Webpage:
Planning applications and guidance Planning applications
Click on: Search for an application
Click on: Search for a planning application
Planning -Simple Search Applications Status: All then enter a keyword, reference number, post code or single line of an address. E.g Reference Number of Planning Application: 01880/26
This will take you to Planning Application summary Details Page
To View Planning Documents For The Proposed Site Re-Development:
Visit the Bolton Council Planning Portal and search using the full reference number
Web Link: For: https://paplanning.bolton.gov.uk/online-applications/search.do?action=simple&searchType=Application
Web Link: For: https://paplanning.bolton.gov.uk/online-applications/simpleSearchResults.do?action=firstPage
Which takes you to Planning- Application Summary Page Details Page for Planning Reference Number: 01880/26
Planning – Application Summary
01880/26 | DEMOLITION OF PUBLIC HOUSE/RESTAURANT TOGETHER WITH ERECTION OF PETROL FILLING STATION AND DRIVE-THRU COFFEE SHOP COMPRISING OF EV CHARGING POINTS AND ASSOCIATED WORKS
The Tavern On The Hill 761 Wigan Road Bolton BL3 4RH
Constraints (1) Planning – Application Constraints
Documents (32) You can check through 32 Documents relating to the Reference Number 01880/26
Related Cases (1) Click on Related Cases (1) Then... Properties.
Click on The Tavern On The Hill 761 Wigan Road Bolton BL3 4RH
This then gives you the Address details for that the Planning Application is related to, Property History(14), Constraints(1) Map
Web Link: For 32 Planning Documents
Submit A Public Comment:
You can Submit representations regarding the impact on local traffic, highways or land use directly via the portal within the 21 Day Consultation Window. www.bolton.gov.uk/planning-applications-guidance/planning-7/5
Search for a Planning Application under Applications.
Go on Status: All and Enter a keyword, reference number, postcode or single line of an address.
The Reference Number: 01880'26 will take you to: paplanning.boltongov.uk/online applications/SimpleSearchresults.do?action=first page
This will take you to Details- to a summary page
-Further Information
-Contacts
-Important Dates
#Before You Make any Comments
Make a Comment- # I would do it elsewhere and copy and paste onto the Comments section as the Website webpage times out after 30 minutes. You have to log in to comment . I think that you should be able to use the sign on details you use when you go on the you gov site.
Planning Applications in Bolton Commenting & Objecting:
Check out the following on How to Object to a Planning Application and Valid reasons for objecting to a planning application
How to Object to a Planning Application (2026 Guide)
Planning Objection Guide
Valid Reasons for Objecting to a Planning Application
Last reviewed: 28 August 2026 · Reflects NPPF 2026
How to object to a planning application
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Information On The Prospective Purchaser
E.G On The Move is a British petrol forecourt, convenience store, and fast-food operator founded by Zuber Issa in November 2024. [1, 2]
Key Details & Network Scale
Founding & Leadership: Headquartered in Blackburn, Lancashire, and led by chief executive Zuber Issa. [1, 2]
Network Size: Expanded to roughly 285 locations across the UK following major acquisitions, including MPK Garages Ltd (27 sites) and an 85-site PRAX commission-operator forecourt network. [1, 2]
Financials: Reported annual revenues exceeding £1 billion and an EBITDA of £52 million. [1]
Offerings: Combines traditional fuel retail with fast electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, convenience grocery stores (such as Spar and Nisa), and food service concessions like Starbucks, Greggs, Subway, Sbarro, and Chaiiwala. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Corporate Hub: The company's head office is located at Waterside, Haslingden Road, Guide, Blackburn (BB1 2FA)
Contact Details of Blog Author: Lifestylechoicesgoals.dreams@gmail.com
Updates will be added as they become available...
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