DEVELOPERS of the former Smithills Coaching House have been given permission to move eight of the new dwellings one metre forward.

PE Jones had to apply for further planning permission from Bolton Council to change the design for the new houses, which will create another space for a footpath around the Coaching House.

Permission to build 21 homes in land around the Grade-II listed house was granted in December 2012, and to turn the former restaurant into eight dwellings.