Wigan Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment
2015 Update
Appendix F Site Proformas
Consultation Draft
June 2015
Key Strategic Sites and Broad Locations
Site Ref: SHLAA 0001 Old Ref: Wig 138 Site name: Northleigh, Hindley Green Settlement: Leigh Ward: Leigh West Site area (ha): 74.6 Developable area (ha): 55.43 Density assumption: n/a Capacity: 1,800 units with outline planning permission (A/12/76665).
Land ownership: Northleigh Park Group Ltd Wigan Council
Constraints: Contaminated land and access issues. Flood Zone 3 (3.01ha) and SWF High (3.31ha. SWF Intermediate (4.09ha) Comments: The key strategic site was granted outline planning permission in February 2013 for comprehensive mixed use development including up to 1,800 homes. Council in active partnership with landowner and HCA to speed up delivery. First phase reserved matters for 600 dwellings to be submitted shortly.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0002 Old Ref: Wig 159 Site name: South of Hindley Settlement: Hindley Ward: Hindley Site area (ha): 109.02 Developable area (ha): 55-70 ha (estimate) Density assumption: n/a Capacity: 2,000 (estimate) Land ownership: Peel Holdings (26.24ha plus options) Wigan Council (13.98ha) Others/Not registered (25.55ha) Constraints: Former tip. Sites of Biological Importance. Flood Zone 3 (0.52ha) SWF High (1.08ha). SWF Intermediate (3.54ha) River Byelaw (1.38ha) Comments: Majority land owners (Wigan Council and Peel Holdings) working in partnership to submit outline planning application in 2015. Hyder Consulting are currently preparing a Masterplan for the site. Ecological surveys completed, TIA work being undertaken. New junctions required at Liverpool Road and Leigh Road with link in between. Areas at risk of flooding are likely to be incorporated into the open space provision on the site. Developable area based on 50-65 % of the site to be developed for housing in line with Core Strategy Policy SP4. Estimated capacity is based on figures provided by Peel Holdings (major landowner). The phasing takes into account the requirement of the inspector to reduce the delivery of the sites in the central east west core by 1,000 dwellings by 2026, not that of the developer/landowner.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0003 Old Ref: Wig 155 Site name: East of Atherton Settlement: Atherton Ward: Atherton Site area (ha): 42.11 Developable area (ha): 17.5 Density assumption: c. 35 Capacity: 600 Land ownership: Lilford Estates Wigan Council Mark Lancaster & Sharon Suzanna Bradshaw Edward Raymond Williams Constraints: None identified. The proposed housing site is north of the electricity pylons and away from the despoiled land north of Chanters Industrial Estate. SWF Intermediate (1.11ha) Comments: Identified as a broad location for new development in the Wigan Core Strategy. Close to Atherton railway station and Cutacre employment area. Willing landowner (Lilford Estates) who intend to submit an outline planning application in the short term for the site's delivery.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0004 Old Ref: Wig 152 Site name: Garrett Hall, Tyldesley Settlement: Tyldesley Ward: Astley Mosley Common Site area (ha): 27.94 Developable area (ha): 20.37 Density assumption: 27 Capacity: 600 Land ownership: Peel Holdings (24.19 ha) Amanda Lily (3.75 ha) Constraints: Flood Zone 3 (1.8ha) SWF High (1.89ha). SWF Intermediate (3.03ha). River Byelaw (3.66ha) Pipeline Consultation Zone (18.72ha)
Comments: In Peel ownership. Outline planning permission was granted for 600 dwellings in May 2014
Site Ref: SHLAA 0005 Old Ref: Wig 153 Site name: Landgate, Ashton Settlement: Ashton Ward: Bryn Site area (ha): 45.51 Developable area (ha): n/a Density assumption: n/a Capacity: 472 Land ownership: Mrs E Baldwin (Approx 40%) Wigan Council (Approx 20%) Greenbank Partnerships VT Greenwood (Approx 15%) Constraints: Fishing ponds in north east of site. SWF High (2.13ha) SWF Intermediate (6.12ha)
Comments: Willing landowners. Outline planning application for mixed use residential-led development including 472 homes and new road infrastructure agreed by Planning Committee. The planning permission and Section 106 agreement to be issued shortly.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0006 Old Ref: Wig 149 Site name: Rothwells Farm, Golborne Settlement: Golborne and Lowton Ward: Golborne and Lowton West Site area (ha): 17.10 Developable area (ha): n/a Density assumption: n/a Capacity: 450 Land ownership: J Boardman (6.5ha) Trustees of Legh Estate (12ha) Taylor Wimpey (option) Constraints: Small pond (possible Great Crested Newt site)
Comments: Outline planning permission was granted for 450 homes in February 2015. Pre- application discussions have taken place with the developer Taylor Wimpey and a reserved matters application is anticipated in 2015
Site Ref: SHLAA 0007 Old Ref: Wig 151 Site name: Land at Stone Cross Lane, Lowton Settlement: Golborne and Lowton Ward: Lowton East Site area (ha): 13.28 Developable area (ha): 13.28 Density assumption: na Capacity: 400 Land ownership: Wainhomes Constraints: SWF Intermediate (0.206ha)
Comments: Outline planning permission was granted for 400 homes in April 2014. A reserved matters application is anticipated in 2015
Site Ref: SHLAA 0008 Old Ref: Wig 157 Site name: Land north of Pocket Nook, Lowton Settlement: Golborne and Lowton Ward: Lowton East Site area (ha): 16.50 Developable area 16.5 (ha): Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 486 Land ownership: Brideoake Will Trust Constraints: Flood Zone 3 (0.16ha) and River Byelaw (0.45ha)
Comments: Willing landowner (Brideoake Will Trust). Land safeguarded for future development promoted at Core Strategy Examination. Areas at risk of flooding and the school playing fields have been removed from developable area
Site Ref: SHLAA 0009 Old Ref: Wig 154 Site name: Land south of Pepper Lane, Standish Settlement: Standish Ward: Standish with Langtree Site area (ha): 16.47 Developable area (ha): Density assumption: Capacity: 300 Land ownership: Bloor Homes (option) Wain Homes (option) Baldwin Family (14.7ha) Thomas E Eckersley P W Eckersley Mrs D C Arkwright Robert Ball (7.7ha) Judith Pope & Robert Peers Constraints: SWF High (0.31ha) SWF Intermediate (1.68ha) Individual Tree Preservation Orders within the site Comments: Owned by Bloor Homes. Outline planning permission for 300 homes was granted in February 2015 (A/14/79165).
Site Ref: SHLAA 0010 Old Ref: Wig 158a Site name: Land to north and south of Rectory Lane, Standish Settlement: Standish Ward: Standish with Langtree Site area (ha): 15.52 Developable area (ha): Density assumption: Capacity: 250 Land ownership: Morris/Persimmon Homes Constraints: SWF Intermediate (0.16ha) Tree Preservation Orders (1.61ha) Rectory Farm (1.17ha) Grade 3 agricultural land (0.49ha) Comments: In ownership of Morris Homes and Persimmon Homes. Outline planning permission was granted for 250 homes in January 2014, including new road infrastructure.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0012 Old Ref: Wig 107 Site name: Belle Green Industrial Estate and adjacent land, Belle Green Lane, Ince Settlement: Wigan Ward: Ince Site area (ha): 1.88 Developable area (ha): 1.88 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 51 Land ownership: Walmsley Estate Constraints: SWF Intermediate (0.19ha)
Comments: Predominantly vacant industrial premises. In residential area and suitable for housing.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0014 Old Ref: Wig 127 Site name: Millingford Grove, Ashton Settlement: Ashton Ward: Ashton Site area (ha): 2.15 Developable area (ha): 1.25 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 37 Land ownership: Wigan Council (0.35ha) Silcock family (1.8ha)
Constraints: Potential contamination. Flood Zone 3 (0.55ha) River Byelaw (0.9ha)
Comments: Site is constrained by Flood Zone 3 and a River Byelaw which reduces the developable area. Potential access from Millingford Grove
Site Ref: SHLAA 0015 Old Ref: Wig 130 Site name: Off Lincoln Drive, Ashton Settlement: Ashton Ward: Ashton Site area (ha): 4.84 Developable area (ha): 1.10 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 33 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints: Flood Zone 3 (0.03ha) SWF High (0.12ha) SWF Intermediate (3.12ha) River Byelaw (0.05ha)
Comments: Former tip site in Council ownership. Site is on the Council's disposal register. Potential for enhancement of open space and sustainable drainage. Likely contamination which could have viability issues in current economic climate
Site Ref: SHLAA 0016 Old Ref: Wig 135 Site name: Land off Montrose Avenue, Wigan Settlement: Wigan Ward: Pemberton Site area (ha): 27.67 Developable area (ha): Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 350 (estimate) Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints: Open space (accounted for in developable area) SWF High (5.2ha) SWF Intermediate (1.8ha)
Comments: Potential contamination but this is not a significant constraint. Off-site junction improvements likely to be required but not major highways improvements. Site would need to be masterplanned. The site’s function as a green corridor would need to be maintained and the quality of the open space and play provision enhanced. Links to the adjacent community and education uses on Montrose Avenue could be established. School playing fields are not included in the site boundary.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0017 Old Ref: Wig 143 Site name: Land to rear of 234-258 Chaddock Lane, Astley Settlement: Astley Ward: Astley Mosley Common Site area (ha): 1.65 Developable area (ha): 1.15 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 34 Land ownership: Wigan Council (approx 70%) Diocese (approx 30%) Constraints: Access
Comments: 30% of site to be retained for amenity greenspace as there is a catchment gap in this area. Access could potentially be achieved through adjacent site to west (in Peel Holdings ownership). Ongoing discussions between Wigan Council and Peel Holdings regarding bringing the site forward in conjunction with the neighbouring site.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0018 Old Ref: n/a Site name: Vacant land east of 51 Kitt Green Road, Wigan Settlement: Wigan Ward: Pemberton Site area (ha): 0.15 Developable area 0.15 (ha): Density assumption: 50 Capacity: 8 Land ownership: Grimshaw Construction Ltd. Constraints:
Comments: Former pub site (cleared). Density assumption reflects surrounding densities.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0020 Old Ref: Wig 146 Site name: Smiths Lane, Hindley Green Settlement: Abram and Platt Bridge Ward: Abram Site area (ha): 8.39 Developable area (ha): 5.79 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 174 Land ownership: Wigan Council Joseph and Margaret Risley Michael and Ian Wild Paul and Melanie Crook James Burtonwood, Geoffrey Hampson, Brian Crompton and Alan O’Neill Constraints: Industrial uses to the north. Safeguarded land for future development. Recreation areas. Comments: Existing recreation areas (2.6ha) have been removed from developable area.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0021 Old Ref: Wig 147 Site name: Land at Bettison Avenue, Leigh Settlement: Leigh Ward: Leigh South Site area (ha): 3.27 Developable area (ha): 2.22 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 100 Land ownership: Persimmon Homes (Option) Lilian Calow & Clarice Bettison (1.8ha) Martin Schlack and Harold Daintith James Moss, Sheila Moss, Michelle Moss and James Moss Arthur Hedley Ian and Joan Aultrum The Bridgewater Canal Company Constraints: Road access issues Flood Zone 3 (0.07ha) River Byelaw (1.05ha) SWF Intermediate (0.09ha) Safeguarded land Comments: Development will require new or improved road access. Area affected by Flood Zone 3 and River Byelaw removed from developable area (1.05ha). Persimmon Homes have an option on the land and intend to develop in the short to medium term. The capacity is based on an estimate provided by Persimmon Homes.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0022 Old Ref: Wig 156 Site name: South of Atherton Settlement: Atherton Ward: Atherleigh Site area (ha): 55.61 Developable area (ha): Density assumption: Capacity: 1150 Land ownership: Wigan Council (Approx 1/6) Lilford Estates (Approx 5/6) Constraints: Flood Zone 3 (2.96ha) SWF High (0.23ha) SWF Intermediate (2.53ha) River Byelaw (2.97ha) Pipeline along southern boundary, School playing fields (5.36ha), Tree Preservation Orders (0.23ha), Woodland (1.18ha) Comments: Safeguarded land but expected to be subject to a planning application by the end of 2015. Willing landowner. Site has been masterplanned and is close to Leigh-Salford-Manchester Busway. There are a number of potential direct access points onto Tyldesley Road to the east and Leigh Road to the west.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0024 Old Ref: Wig 025 Site name: Wilding Street, Lower Ince Settlement: Wigan Ward: Ince Site area (ha): 0.5 Developable area (ha): 0.5 Density assumption: Capacity: 20 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints: SWF Intermediate (0.01ha)
Comments: Great Places application A/14/79660 for 20 units approved 05/01/2015
Site Ref: SHLAA 0025 Old Ref: Site name: Land off Wigan Road (adjacent forrmer St John the Baptist School) Settlement: Wigan Ward: Aspull New Springs Whelley Site area (ha): 0.28 Developable area (ha): 0.28 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 13 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints:
Comments: In Wigan Council ownership and necessary survey work being undertaken to bring the site to market. Wigan and Leigh Housing intend to develop Council owned site for 13 units in the short term.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0026 Old Ref: Wig 321 Site name: Rockleigh Hotel, 50 Bolton Road Settlement: Ashton Ward: Ashton Site area (ha): 0.31 Developable area (ha): 0.31 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 9 Land ownership: Lord Gerard Constraints: Buildings on site
Comments: Site had outline permission A/05/63943 for residential development, but now lapsed.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0028 Old Ref: Wig 339 Site name: Land to rear of 17-51 Heather Grove Settlement: Wigan Ward: Douglas Site area (ha): 0.82 Developable area (ha): 0.82 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 25 Land ownership: Wigan Council (0.27ha) – northern part of site off Poplar Avenue. Richard, Kevin and Ann Jerath James and Christine Bennett David and Nadine Street Constraints: Building on site Comments: Existing building within the site is a single storey industrial building identified as surplus by landowner. Access can be achieved from Poplar Avenue and Martindale Crescent. The site had outline planning permission in 2005 for residential development but now lapsed.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0029 Old Ref: Wig 351 Site name: Former St Nathaniel’s Primary School and land between 525-539 Liverpool Road Settlement: Abram and Platt Bridge Ward: Abram Site area (ha): 1.30 Developable area (ha): 1.30 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 49 Land ownership: Wigan Council (0.8ha) Diocese (0.5ha) Constraints: Individual and group TPO’s on site Comments: Full planning application submitted by McDermott Homes for 49 dwellings - pending decision.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0030 Old Ref: Wig 507 Site name: Low Bank Garage, Low Bank Road Settlement: Ashton Ward: Bryn Site area (ha): 0.39 Developable area (ha): 0.39 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 12 Land ownership: Mr JW Ratcliffe Constraints: Potential contamination Existing employment uses and hand car wash.
Comments: Site had outline planning permission for residential A/04/62383 but now lapsed. Some of the employment units are vacant and currently being marketed (low interest).
Site Ref: SHLAA 0031 Old Ref: Wig 051 Site name: Land adjacent Holy Family Church, Astley Settlement: Astley Ward: Astley Mosley Common Site area (ha): 0.66 Developable area (ha): 0.66 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 20 Land ownership: Liverpool Diocese Constraints: Single storey building to be cleared.
Comments: Land to rear of Holy Family church and adjacent to Chaddock Hall which has permission for 27 dwellings.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0035 Old Ref: Wig 063 Site name: Rosedale Avenue/Water Street, Atherton Settlement: Atherton Ward: Atherton Site area (ha): 0.8 Developable area (ha): 0.8 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 24 Land ownership: Scimitar Associates Ltd Anthony Stanaway Constraints: Potential contamination.
Comments: Potential contamination. Former gas works site adjacent to gas depot. A detailed ground investigation report, robust risk assessment and remediation strategy would be required in support of any planning application for redevelopment of this site to ensure the site's suitability.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0036 Old Ref: Wig 064 Site name: Coronation Drive / Royal Drive, Higher Folds, Leigh Settlement: Leigh Ward: Leigh East Site area (ha): 0.52 Developable area (ha): 0.25 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 8 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints: Flood Zone 3 (0.27ha)
Comments: Identified as amenity greenspace. However adjacent to a larger area of amenity greenspace with equipped play area therefore duplicate provision. In close proximity to Leigh-Salford-Manchester Busway. Flood Zone 3 removed from developable area.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0037 Old Ref: Wig 656 Site name: Ainscough Metals, Warrington Road, Ince Settlement: Wigan Ward: Ince Site area (ha): 1.12 Developable area (ha): 1.10 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 33 Land ownership: Ainscough Metals Constraints: Adjacent to Manchester- Southport railway line. Potential contamination associated with existing industrial use. Comments: Historic site suggestion but no recent interest expressed from the landowner.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0038 Old Ref: Wig 658 Site name: Ashton Town FC Ground, Edge Green Street Ashton Settlement: Ashton Ward: Ashton Site area (ha): 1.11 Developable area (ha): 1.11 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 33 Land ownership: Redrow Homes Constraints: Existing football ground will need to be relocated.
Comments: Need to replace football ground before development can take place. Recent interest from Redrow.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0039 Old Ref: Wig 666 Site name: Land at Coal Pit Lane, Pickley Green Settlement: Leigh Ward: Atherleigh Site area (ha): 5.34 Developable area (ha): 4.25 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 128 Land ownership: Mr AT Mortlock Chanters Estates Wigan Council (0.14ha) – small parcel on western edge Constraints: Within a landfill gas consultation zone. Mine entries / zones of influence SWF Intermediate (0.2ha) Comments: Access possible from Coal Pit Lane. Mine entries and zones of influence removed from developable area. Playing field outside site to south could be enhanced as part of the development and provide valuable open space provision.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0042 Old Ref: Wig 680 Site name: Kirkless Industrial Estate, Cale Lane, Aspull Settlement: Wigan Ward: Ince Site area (ha): 10.12 Developable area (ha): 9.96 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 299 Land ownership: J&A Walker Constraints: Access issues – narrow bridge on Cale Lane. Contamination likely. SWF Intermediate (0.18ha)
Comments: Likely to need substantial investment to make site developable to overcome access issues, contamination, levelling and clearance. Access issues need to be resolved as part of a development proposal. There is potential access at the south west of the site from Belle Green Lane, Ince. The site is not within an allocated employment area. The site could be developed in conjunction with SHLAA 0111. The Leeds Liverpool Canal and a Listed flight of canal locks are adjacent to the site. Landowner interested in disposing of site.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0043 Old Ref: Wig 685 Site name: Land between Crankwood Road and Leeds/Liverpool Canal Settlement: Leigh Ward: Leigh West Site area (ha): 1.31 Developable area (ha): 1.01 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 30 Land ownership: Frederick Dootson Canal and River Trust Constraints: Contamination on site of existing storage area possible. SWF High (0.09ha) SWF Intermediate (0.06ha) Comments: New road infrastructure at Bickershaw South has improved access to the site. Direct access can be achieved from Crankwood Road. Site is adjacent to Leeds Liverpool Canal. A small area of the site at high risk of surface water flooding has been removed from developable area.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0044 Old Ref: Wig 691 Site name: Alexandra Colliery, Wigan Settlement: Wigan Ward: Aspull New Springs Whelley Site area (ha): 4.12 Developable area (ha): 3.93 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 118 Land ownership: Wigan Council D Baybutt Constraints: Potential topographical constraint SWF High (0.19ha) SWF Intermediate (0.71ha)
Comments: Predominantly in Wigan Council ownership. Potential topographical constraint. Direct access can be achieved from the new road/roundabout adjacent to Canon Sharples Primary School and could also be achieved on land adjacent to 330 Whelley. Majority of site contains immature trees and scrubland. There is a storage area to the east of the site but this appears unused. Mine water treatment ponds to north. Records of mine capping lost. Area at high risk of surface water flooding has been removed from developable area (0.19ha)
Site Ref: SHLAA 0045 Old Ref: Wig 696 Site name: Firs Lane/Plank Lane Canalside Settlement: Leigh Ward: Leigh West Site area (ha): 19.64 Developable area (ha): 18.251 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 485 Land ownership: Wigan Council (8.47ha) Canal and River Trust (10.8ha) Constraints: Flood Zone 3 (0.59ha) SWF High (0.656ha) SWF Intermediate (2.06ha) River Byelaw (0.41ha) Comments: Wigan Council and Canal and River Trust (landowners) have commissioned Hyder Consulting to undertake a Masterplan for the whole site. Submission of an outline planning application is intended in Summer 2015. All site surveys have been undertaken or will be undertaken shortly. The capacity of 485 homes is based on the draft Masterplan.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0046 Old Ref: Wig 700 Site name: Lancaster Road, Tyldesley Settlement: Tyldesley Ward: Tyldesley Site area (ha): 0.93 Developable area (ha): 0.92 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 28 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints: Substation Building on site (former public house)
Comments: Council ownership. Council keen to dispose of site and leaseholder is interested in purchasing site for residential.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0047 Old Ref: Wig 701 Site name: Land to north of Treen Street, Bodmin Road and Cranleigh Drive, Tyldesley Settlement: Tyldesley Ward: Tyldesley Site area (ha): 5.66 Developable area (ha): 4.38 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 131 Land ownership: Land east of Upton Lane: Barry and Maxine Hanson (house on Upton Lane) Wigan Council (land east of Upton Lane) Fairhold (Huddersfield) Ltd Tapestart Ltd.
Constraints: Potential contamination issues on 20% of site (1.28ha). Access issues SWF Intermediate (0.04ha) Comments: Close proximity to Leigh-Salford-Manchester Busway. Access issues need to be resolved as part of a development proposal. Potential access from Bude Avenue. Access to the north from Upton Lane would prove costly as would need to cross Busway. Contaminated area at eastern end of site removed from developable area.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0048 Old Ref: Wig 702 Site name: Land to west of Valentine’s Road, Howe Bridge Settlement: Atherton Ward: Atherleigh Site area (ha): 3.10 Developable area (ha): 1.40 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 42 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints: Site affected by overhead power lines No major highways improvement required.
Comments: The site has been reclaimed with Derelict Land Grant. All mine shafts have been capped. May require special footings as was only reclaimed for recreation uses. In close proximity to Leigh-Salford-Manchester busway. Direct access could be achieved from Gretna Road. Overhead power lines have been taken into account when calculating developable area. Football pitches adjacent to site to the south.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0049 Old Ref: Wig 704 Site name: Land to northwest of Lowton Civic Hall, Hesketh Meadow Lane, Lowton Settlement: Golborne and Lowton Ward: Lowton East Site area (ha): 5.31 Developable area (ha): 4.5 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 135 Land ownership: The Trustees of Legh Estate (4.92ha) Constraints: Flood Zone 3 (0.01ha) SWF Intermediate (0.02ha) River Byelaw (0.81ha)
Comments: Some land remediation may be required. Area affected by Flood Zone 3 and River Byelaw removed from developable area (0.81ha). Direct access can be achieved from Edgerton Road or via Hesketh Meadow Lane. Willing Landowner with developer interest.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0051 Old Ref: Wig 706 Site name: Land north of Bickershaw Lane, Abram Settlement: Abram and Platt Bridge Ward: Abram Site area (ha): 1.23 Developable area (ha): 0.771 Density assumption: 50 Capacity: 38 Land ownership: BFHL Ltd Constraints: Flood Zone 3 (0.35ha) SWF High (0.34ha) SWF Intermediate (0.37ha) River Byelaw (0.2ha)
Comments: Areas affected by Flood Zone 3, high risk of surface water flooding and/or River Byelaw have been removed from the developable area (0.46ha).
Site Ref: SHLAA 0052 Old Ref: Wig 708 Site name: Land at Liverpool Road, Platt Bridge Settlement: Abram and Platt Bridge Ward: Abram Site area (ha): 4.48 Developable area (ha): 4.40 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 132 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints: Contaminated land on around 20% of site (0.95ha) Mine entries and zones of influence (0.10ha) Comments: New primary school proposed on land adjacent to site north of Wright Street. Access can be achieved from Liverpool Road. Potential secondary access could be achieved from Ingram Street or Frederica Gardens.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0053 Old Ref: Wig 711 Site name: Land off Helmsman Way, Worsley Mesnes Settlement: Wigan Ward: Worsley Mesnes Site area (ha): 1.29 Developable area (ha): 1.11 Density assumption: n/a Capacity: 62 Land ownership: Diocese (C of E) Constraints: Footpath access to football pitch (0.1ha) SWF Intermediate (0.24ha) River Byelaw (0.099ha)
Comments: Pre-application discussions being undertaken with a Registered Provider who are keen to develop the site for 62 units in the short term. Although indicated as a playing field and playground, these are of poor quality and unequipped. Informal recreation use can be achieved on adjacent open space, to which access will be retained.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0054 Old Ref: Wig 716 Site name: Bransfield Close, Hawkley Settlement: Wigan Ward: Worsley Mesnes Site area (ha): 1.18 Developable area (ha): 0.92 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 28 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints: Public open space. Tree Preservation Orders along eastern edge of site. Flood Zone 3 (0.26ha) River Byelaw (0.27ha)
Comments: Tree Preservation Orders down east of site, but these do not prevent the site coming forward. Around 25% of site has been removed from the developable area due to flood risk, tree preservation and retention of green network.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0055 Old Ref: Wig 723 Site name: Mather House, Mather Lane, Leigh Settlement: Leigh Ward: Leigh South Site area (ha): 0.36 Developable area (ha): 0.36 Density assumption: 100 Capacity: 101 Land ownership: JP McGuire Developments Constraints: Grade II Listed Building Land remediation may be required if mill is demolished Within Bridgewater Conservation Area
Comments: Grade II Listed mill building. Full planning application submitted in March 2015 for 101 apartments (A/15/80496)
Site Ref: SHLAA 0056 Old Ref: Wig 726 Site name: Land at Scholes, Wigan Settlement: Wigan Ward: Wigan Central Site area (ha): 0.73 Developable area (ha): 0.18 Density assumption: 50 Capacity: 9 Land ownership: Wigan Council (undevelopable area) Carl and Ingrid Spratt Constraints: Amenity greenspace (0.55ha)
Comments: Only part of site currently used for informal car parking included within developable area. Amenity greenspace to be retained
Site Ref: SHLAA 0058 Old Ref: Wig 735 Site name: Bell Lane / Grange Avenue / Langdale Road / Heysham Road, Pemberton Settlement: Wigan Ward: Pemberton Site area (ha): 0.67 Developable area (ha): 0.50 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 15 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints: Amenity greenspace
Comments: 25% of site to be retained as public open space. Access possible from Langdale Road and Heysham Road.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0061 Old Ref: Wig 746 Site name: Land to rear of 15-41 Westwood Lane, Lower Ince Settlement: Wigan Ward: Ince Site area (ha): 1.08 Developable area (ha): 1.08 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 32 Land ownership: Wigan Council Diocese (C of E) Constraints:
Comments: Pre-application discussions took place in 2014 relating to the northern part of the site but this has not been followed by a planning application.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0062 Old Ref: Wig 749 Site name: Land at Ince Brook, Manchester Road, Higher Ince Settlement: Wigan Ward: Ince Site area (ha): 0.52 Developable area (ha): 0.24 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 7 Land ownership: Executors of G Ogden Constraints: Flood Zone 3 (0.26ha) River Byelaw (0.07ha)
Comments: Area affected by Flood Zone 3 and River Byelaw removed from developable area (0.28ha)
Site Ref: SHLAA 0063 Old Ref: Wig 752 Site name: Land at Ascroft Avenue, Beech Hill Settlement: Wigan Ward: Wigan West Site area (ha): 0.67 Developable area (ha): 0.67 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 20 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints: Landlocked, however surrounding development is in Council ownership so access could be achieved by removing 2 existing properties.
Comments: Access needs to be resolved as part of development.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0064 Old Ref: n/a Site name: Site of former Ince St. Mary's C of E Primary School, Derby Street, Spring View Settlement: Wigan Ward: Abram Site area (ha): 1.39 Developable area 1.39 (ha): Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 42 Land ownership: Wigan Council (playing fields) Diocese (school building) Constraints: None identified Comments: School buildings will need to be demolished. Access can be achieved from Derby Street. Play area removed from site.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0065 Old Ref: Wig 760 Site name: Land to rear of Hemfield Road, Higher Ince Settlement: Wigan Ward: Ince Site area (ha): 0.9 Developable area (ha): 0.9 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 27 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints: Within Landfill Gas Consultation Zone
Comments: Wigan Council willing to dispose of site.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0066 Old Ref: n/a Site Name: Ince Town Hall, Ince Green Lane, Ince Settlement: Wigan Ward: Ince Site Area (ha): 0.28 Developable Area 0.28 (ha): Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 8 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints: None identified
Comments: In Wigan Council ownership. Site being considered for affordable housing in medium term.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0067 Old Ref: Wig 768 Site name: Billinge Road/Little Lane, Newtown Settlement: Wigan Ward: Douglas Site area (ha): 2.94 Developable area (ha): 2.86 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 85 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints: SWF Intermediate (0.02ha) River Byelaw (0.08ha)
Comments: Access needs to be resolved as part of the development. Dismantled railway does not appear to be a constraint however would need to be investigated. Allotments could be relocated. River Byelaw removed from developable area (0.08ha).
Site Ref: SHLAA 0068 Old Ref: Wig 800 Site name: Part of Newton Road Primary Employment Area, Lowton Settlement: Golborne and Lowton Ward: Lowton East Site area (ha): 1.48 Developable area (ha): 1.48 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 44 Land ownership: Electricity North West DD Consultants Samuel and Leonore Broome John, Margaret and Stephen Malley Constraints: Potential contamination, Within Landfill Gas Consultation Zone Comments: Wigan Employment Land Review (2007) recommends the site is released from employment uses.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0071 Old Ref: n/a Site name: Land to south of Parsonage Farm, Westleigh Lane, Leigh Settlement: Leigh Ward: Atherleigh Site area (ha): 2.06 Developable area (ha): 1.474 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 44 Land ownership: AB World Foods Ltd. (majority) Lilford Estates Constraints: Flood Zone 3 (0.44ha) SWF High (0.04ha) SWF Intermediate (0.3ha) Potential contamination. Rive byelaw (0.24ha) Comments: Potential contamination. Direct access can be achieved from Westleigh Lane. The majority of the site is owned by AB World Foods (Pataks) who have expressed some interest in releasing the site for residential development in the medium term.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0072 Old Ref: Wig 081 Site name: Hall House Lane, Leigh Settlement: Leigh Ward: Leigh Site area (ha): 0.47 Developable area (ha): 0.47 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 23
Land ownership Leigh Spinners Ltd Constraints:
Comments: The site has outline planning permission for 23 dwellings (approved October 2014). In close proximity to Leigh-Salford-Manchester Busway
Site Ref: SHLAA 0074 Old Ref: Wig 818 Site name: Land at Liverpool Road and Harper Street, Hindley, Wigan Settlement: Hindley Ward: Hindley Site area (ha): 0.25 Developable area (ha): 0.233 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 7 Land ownership: Frank Phillips Builders Wigan Council Mr M Aspinall Constraints: TPO Group on part on site (0.017ha)
Comments: Site had planning permission for 16 dwellings A/08/70454 but now lapsed. Area affected by TPO Group removed form developable area (0.017ha)
Site Ref: SHLAA 0075 Old Ref: Wig 822 Site name: Former Speakman Coach Builders adjacent to 234 Orrell Road, Orrell Settlement: Orrell and Billinge Ward: Orrell Site area (ha): 0.33 Developable area (ha): 0.33 Density assumption: 50 Capacity: 17 Land Hagan Homes ownership/applicant: Constraints: None identified
Comments: Site had planning permission for 21 dwellings A/08/71701 but now lapsed. Hagan Homes are still interested in the site for residential uses but only in the medium term.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0077 Old Ref: Wig 826 Site name: Land at Alma Street/Elliott Street, Tyldesley Settlement: Tyldesley Ward: Tyldesley Site area (ha): 0.33 Developable area (ha): 0.33 Density assumption: 50 Capacity: 76 Land ownership: Mr JS Wood Constraints: None identified
Comments: Close proximity to Leigh-Salford-Manchester Busway. Pending full application for the erection of a 76 bed care facility (A/15/80443), submitted April 2015.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0078 Old Ref: Wig 835 Site name: Former Abraham Guest High School, Orrell Road, Orrell Settlement: Wigan Ward: Pemberton Site area (ha): 2.02 Developable area (ha): 2.02 Density assumption: Capacity: 131 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints: 21 individual TPO’s on site
Comments: Planning application received in March 2015 from Helena (A/15/80243) for 101 extra care apartments and 30 bungalows.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0079 Old Ref: Wig 837 Site name: Land off Ravenswood Drive, Hindley Settlement: Hindley Ward: Hindley Site area (ha): 0.98 Developable area (ha): 0.36 Density assumption: n/a Capacity: 12 Land ownership: Wainhomes Constraints: Topographical constraints. 2 individual TPO’s to edge of site
Comments: Capacity reduced due to topographical constraints on the site. Wainhomes have confirmed site is suitable for around 12 dwellings.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0082 Old Ref: Wig 843 Site name: Land at Norfolk Road and Tarleton Avenue, Atherton Settlement: Atherton Ward: Atherton Site area (ha): 0.87 Developable area (ha): 0.87 Density assumption: n/a Capacity: 21 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints: None identified
Comments: Housing clearance site cleared between 2000 and 2005. Currently informal open space.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0083 Old Ref: Wig 855 Site name: Land at Cherry Tree Grove, Leigh Settlement: Leigh Ward: Leigh West Site area (ha): 0.26 Developable area (ha): 0.26 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 8 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints: None identified
Comments: Open space in Council ownership. Direct access from Cherry Tree Grove.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0084 Old Ref: Wig 856 Site name: Land rear of Eden Grove, Leigh Settlement: Leigh Ward: Leigh West Site area (ha): 0.43 Developable area (ha): 0.43 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 13 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints: None identified
Comments: Potential contamination. Potential access from Firs Lane adjacent to 183 Firs Lane.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0085 Old Ref: Wig 857 Site name: Land off Bracken Road, Leigh Settlement: Leigh Ward: Leigh West Site area (ha): 0.36 Developable area (ha): 0.36 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 11 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints: SWF Intermediate (0.0002ha)
Comments: Surplus to open space requirements. Direct access can be achieved from Bracken Road.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0086 Old Ref: Wig 858 Site name: Land at 230-256A York Street, Leigh Settlement: Leigh Ward: Leigh South Site area (ha): 0.42 Developable area (ha): 0.32 Density assumption: 70 Capacity: 22 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints: None identified
Comments: Wedge shape of site means insufficient space for residential development on eastern part of site (0.1ha). Site suitable for high density terraced housing. Former council housing site – 28 units demolished in 1990s.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0087 Old Ref: Wig 864 Site name: Land at Woodcock Drive, Abram Settlement: Abram and Platt Bridge Ward: Abram Site area (ha): 0.40 Developable area (ha): 0.40 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 12 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints: Potential contamination
Comments: Poor quality open land in Council ownership within residential area.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0088 Old Ref: Wig 865 Site name: Land at Lamberhead Road and Somerset Road, Norley Hall Settlement: Wigan Ward: Pemberton Site area (ha): 1.49 Developable area (ha): 1.49 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 45 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints: Public open space
Comments: Surplus to open space requirements due to sufficient provision elsewhere in the locality.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0089 Old Ref: Wig 090 Site name: Rear of Woodland Avenue/Athol Crescent, Hindley Settlement: Hindley Ward: Hindley Green Site area (ha): 0.74 Developable area (ha): 0.74 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 25 Land ownership: Excelsior Properties Constraints:
Comments: Outline application (A/14/80048) for 25 units to be determined in April 2015 (minded to approve). Access from Ashley Road and Woodland Avenue.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0090 Old Ref: Wig 095 Site name: Knowles Yard off Ratcliffe Road, Aspull Settlement: Aspull Ward: Aspull New Springs Whelley Site area (ha): 0.81 Developable area (ha): 0.81 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 9 Land ownership: Christopher Bithell Howard and Janet Smith Gerald and Susan Tickle Michael Shepherd Nigel Moller Alexander Simpson and Rachel Pedder Constraints: Access Potential contamination Within Landfill Gas Consultation Zone Comments: Access improvements to be overcome as part of development proposals. Potential contamination. Previous applications (A/13/78233 and A/14/79775) for 9 dwellings refused.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0091 Old Ref: Wig 884 Site name: Bambers Quay Industrial Estate, Anderton Street, Ince Settlement: Wigan Ward: Ince Site area (ha): 1.31 Developable area (ha): 1.31 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 39 Land ownership: Targetfollow (Wigan) Ltd, in administration; Ainscough Metals Self- Administered Pension Fund Constraints: Existing primary employment area. Comments: Site is on the periphery of an allocated employment area, separated from the remainder of the Primary Employment Area by the canal. Adjacent to residential development to south and east. Landowner has expressed an intention to sell.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0095 Old Ref: n/a Site Name: Wigan Pier Quarter, Pottery Road, Wigan Settlement: Wigan Ward: Douglas Site Area (ha): 0.16 Developable Area 0.16 (ha): Density assumption: n/a Capacity: 60 Land ownership: Maryland Properties Constraints: Within Wigan Pier Conservation Area SWF Intermediate (0.003ha)
Comments: 60 retirement flats are currently identified within Phase 2 of development within the Wigan Pier Quarter, which will be allocated for development in the Allocations Plan.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0097 Old Ref: Wig 911 Site name: Gateway House, Standishgate, Wigan Settlement: Wigan Ward: Wigan Central Site area (ha): 0.06 Developable area (ha): 0.06 Density assumption: 50 Capacity: 6 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints: Within Dicconson Conservation Area
Comments: The site has planning permission for the change of use to 4 dwellings and 2 flats (A/14/79877).
Site Ref: SHLAA 0099 Old Ref: Wig 920 Site name: Former Pemberton Primary school, Norley Hall Settlement: Wigan Ward: Pemberton Site area (ha): 0.86 Developable area (ha): 0.86 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 33 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints: None identified
Comments: The site has planning permission for 33 affordable dwellings (Great Places) - under construction
Site Ref: SHLAA 0100 Old Ref: Wig 922 Site name: Former Tansfield Special School, Hindley Settlement: Hindley Ward: Hindley Green Site area (ha): 0.53 Developable area (ha): 0.53 Density assumption: n/a Capacity: 24 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints: None identified
Comments: Wigan and Leigh Housing scheme. Has full planning permission A/13/78758 for 4 two-bedroom dwellings together with 20 one bedroom flats for care supported residents – under construction
Site Ref: SHLAA 0101 Old Ref: Wig 923 Site name: Land at Calder Drive, Platt Bridge Settlement: Abram and Platt Bridge Ward: Abram Site area (ha): 0.99 Developable area (ha): 0.99 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 30 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints: None identified
Comments: Former housing clearance site in Wigan Council ownership. Site is on the Council's disposal register. Phase 2 site investigations being undertaken and housebuilder interested
Site Ref: SHLAA 0102 Old Ref: Wig 945 Site name: Land adjacent to 135 Edge Green Lane, Golborne Settlement: Golborne and Lowton Ward: Golborne and Lowton West Site area (ha): 0.41 Developable area (ha): 0.41 Density assumption: Capacity: 14 Land ownership: Booth Ventures Wigan Council Constraints: None identified
Comments: Site has full planning permission for 14 dwellings (A/15/80201). HCA funding has been approved and the scheme is in Wigan and Leigh Homes' 2015-18 delivery programme
Site Ref: SHLAA 0103 Old Ref: Wig 925 Site name: Land at Rawthey Place/Mersey Road, Platt Bridge Settlement: Abram and Platt Bridge Ward: Abram Site area (ha): 3.14 Developable area (ha): 3.14 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 94 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints: None identified
Comments: Former housing clearance site in Wigan Council ownership. Site is on the Council's disposal register. Phase 2 site investigations being undertaken and housebuilder interested
Site Ref: SHLAA 0104 Old Ref: n/a Site Name: Castle Hill, Hindley Settlement: Hindley Ward: Hindley Site Area (ha): 1.80 Developable Area 1.20 (ha): Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 36 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints: Allotments (approx 0.6ha)
Comments: Allotment provision needs to be retained on-site (removed from developable area) or relocated to alternative location. If retained on-site, the allotments would need to be enhanced and potentially relocated to facilitate development. Reasonable prospect of delivery in medium term.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0105 Old Ref: Wig 927 Site name: Land at Lower Green Lane, Astley Settlement: Astley Ward: Astley Mosley Common Site area (ha): 1.14 Developable area 1.13 (ha): Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 34 Land ownership: Viridor Waste Exeter Ltd. Astley Minerals Ltd. Constraints: Potential contamination Within Landfill Gas Consultation Zone SWF Intermediate (0.178ha) Comments: Unoccupied development site in the Green Belt.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0106 Old Ref: Wig 928 Site name: Land at Bolton House Road, Bickershaw Settlement: Abram and Platt Bridge Ward: Abram Site area (ha): 2.31 Developable area (ha): 2.31 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 69 Land ownership: Various private owners Constraints: Potential contamination Within Landfill Gas Consultation Zone
Comments: Development site in the Green Belt.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0107 Old Ref: Wig 929 Site name: Land off Whitworth Way, Wigan Settlement: Wigan Ward: Wigan West Site area (ha): 3.65 Developable area (ha): 3.65 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 130 Land ownership: Betafence Ltd Constraints: SWF High (0.04ha) SWF Intermediate (2.24ha)
Comments: Pre-application discussions took place in 2014. Outine planning application (A/14/79464) for 130 dwellings pending determination
Site Ref: SHLAA 0108 Old Ref: Wig 932 Site name: Land to rear of Goose Green Labour Club, Little Lane, Wigan Settlement: Wigan Ward: Worsley Mesnes Site area (ha): 0.49 Developable area (ha): 0.49 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 25 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints: None identified
Comments: The site has outline planning permission for 23 dwellings (A/13/78759), approved June 2014. A further application has been received (April 2015) for 25 supported living apartments. The scheme is in Wigan and Leigh Homes delivery programme for 2014-18.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0109 Old Ref: n/a Site Name: Amberswood / Hyndelle Lodge, Hindley Settlement: Hindley Ward: Hindley Site Area (ha): 1.3 Developable Area (ha): 1.3 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 32 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints: None identified
Comments: Potential housing site subject to the conclusions of the assessment looking into the re-provision of adult services in the borough.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0110 Old Ref: Wig 936 Site name: Land at former Park Inn public house, Manchester Road, Higher Ince Settlement: Wigan Ward: Ince Site area (ha): 0.31 Developable area (ha): 0.31 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 9 Land ownership: Lyme Developments Constraints: SWF Intermediate (0.08ha)
Comments: Vacant former pub site. Previously refused planning permission for 16 dwellings due to non compliance with design policies (A/09/73424). Housing development acceptable in principle.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0111 Old Ref: Wig 935 Site name: Land at Farm Lane, New Springs Settlement: Wigan Ward: Aspull, New Springs, Whelley Site area (ha): 2.33 Developable area (ha): 2.33 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 70 Land ownership: Monier Ltd. Constraints: Within Landfill Gas Consultation Zone
Comments:
Site Ref: SHLAA 0112 Old Ref: Wig 937 Site name: Land at Pickup Street, Higher Ince, Wigan Settlement: Wigan Ward: Ince Site area (ha): 0.32 Developable area (ha): 0.32 Density assumption: 50 Capacity: 16 Land ownership: Constraints: Group TPO (0.11ha)
Comments: Pre-application discussions took place in early 2014 and a planning application for residential development is anticipated in the short term.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0113 Old Ref: Wig 938 Site name: Land at Eliot Drive, Worsley Mesnes Settlement: Wigan Ward: Worsley Mesnes Site area (ha): 0.77 Developable area (ha): 0.75 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 22 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints: River Byelaw (0.016ha) SWF Intermediate (0.06ha)
Comments: Area affected by River Byelaw removed from developable area (0.02ha)
Site Ref: SHLAA 0115 Old Ref: Wig 934 Site name: Former Victoria Labour Club, Mesnes Avenue, Worsley Mesnes Settlement: Wigan Ward: Worsley Mesnes Site area (ha): 0.27 Developable area (ha): 0.27 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 8 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints: None identified
Comments: Wigan Council willing to dispose of the site. The wider Worsley Mesnes area is being considered as part of a regeneration master plan.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0116 Old Ref: n/a Site Name: Mayfield Road, Kitt Green Settlement: Wigan Ward: Pemberton Site Area (ha): 1.16 Developable Area(ha): 1.16 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 37 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints: None identified
Comments: The site is in Wigan and Leigh Homes' delivery programme for 2014-18. A planning application for 12 specialist housing units is anticipated in Summer 2015 (Phase 1), with a further 25 general needs homes proposed thereafter.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0117 Old Ref: Wig 946 Site name: Hindley Learning Centre, Park Road, Hindley Settlement: Hindley Ward: Hindley Green Site area (ha): 2.08 Developable area (ha): 2.08 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 50 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints: None identified
Comments: Wigan Council ownership. Council keen to dispose of site in short term. Application to demolish buildings has been approved. Wigan and Leigh Homes are interested in developing the site for general needs housing.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0118 Old Ref: Wig 947 Site name: Hindley Towns Yard, Wigan Road, Hindley Settlement: Hindley Ward: Hindley Site area (ha): 1.91 Developable area (ha): 1.88 Density assumption: n/a Capacity: 81 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints: Land contamination Flood Zone 3 (0.013ha)
Comments: Wigan Council ownership. Wigan and Leigh Housing have planning permission for 81 dwellings (A/14/80064) - approved March 2015.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0119 Old Ref: Wig 948 Site name: Former Household Waste Recycling Centre, Frog Lane, Wigan Settlement: Wigan Ward: Wigan West Site area (ha): 1.36 Developable area (ha): 0.33 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 10 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints: SWF High (1.03ha) SWF Intermediate (0.29ha) River Byelaw (0.13ha) Land contamination
Comments: The Council are keen to dispose of the site in the short term and are currently marketing it for various uses including housing. Gleesons Homes have a firm interest and are likely to submit a planning application in 2015.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0120 Old Ref: Wig 949 Site name: Land at former Community Centre, Anthorn Road, Wigan Settlement: Wigan Ward: Winstanley Site area (ha): 0.53 Developable area (ha): 0.53 ensity assumption: 30 Capacity: 20 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints: None identified
Comments: Wigan and Leigh Homes have undertaken site investigations and a proposed scheme for 20 dwellings is being prepared. The site is in Wigan and Leigh Homes' 2014-18 delivery programme
Site Ref; SHLAA 0122 Old Ref: n/a Site Name: Site of former bakery, off Winstanley Street, Newtown, Wigan Settlement: Wigan Ward: Douglas Site Area (ha): 1.83 Developable Area (ha): 1.83 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 71 Land ownership: Wm Morrison Constraints: SWF High (0.07ha) SWF Intermediate (0.63ha)
Comments: Sustainably located site of former bakery in the ownership of Wm Morrison Ltd. Gleeson Homes have submitted a detailed planning application for 69 homes (A/14/79603), pending determination. A revised scheme for 71 units is anticipated shortly
Site Ref: SHLAA 0123 Old Ref: n/a Site Name: Beech Tree public house, Beech Hill Lane, Beech Hill Settlement: Wigan Ward: Wigan West Site Area (ha): 0.25 Developable Area (ha): 0.25 Density assumption: n/a Capacity: 14 Land ownership: Lane End Developments (UK) Ltd Constraints: None identified
Comments: Adactus Housing has full planning permission for 14 affordable dwellings (A/14/79418). Under construction
Site Ref: SHLAA 0124 Old Ref: n/a Site Name: Heather Grove, Leigh Settlement: Leigh Ward: Atherleigh Site Area (ha): 0.52 Developable Area (ha): 0.52 Density assumption: n/a Capacity: 19 Land ownership: Brookhouse Facilities Management Ltd Constraints: None identified
Comments: Full application for 19 bungalows approved in January 2015 (A/14/79418). Development anticipated in short term
Site Ref: SHLAA 0125 Old Ref: Wig 839 Site name: Former Whelley Hospital site, Bradshaw Street, Whelley Settlement: Wigan Ward: Wigan Central Site area (ha): 1.66 Developable area (ha): 1.66 Density assumption: n/a Capacity: 74 Land ownership: NHS Constraints: Tree Preservation Orders
Comments: The site has planning permission for 74 dwellings (A/13/78528), approved February 2015. NHS (Landowner) intend to sell the site.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0126 Old Ref: Wig 728 Site name: Wigan and Leigh College Pagefield Building, Bridgeman Terrace, Wigan Settlement: Wigan Ward: Wigan Central Site area (ha): 2.61 Developable area (ha): 2.61 Density assumption: n/a Capacity: 295 (subject to completion of s106.agreement). Application A/09/72444 involves a mixed scheme including mill conversion to 125 apartments Land ownership: Wigan and Leigh College Constraints: Grade II Listed Building. Comments: Detailed discussions taking place regarding bringing forward the scheme to implementation.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0127 Old Ref: Wig 806 Site name: Open land south of 12 Car Street, Platt Bridge Settlement: Abram and Platt Bridge Ward: Abram Site area (ha): 0.25 Developable area (ha): 0.25 Density assumption: Capacity: 12 (Pending application) Land Wynndel Property ownership/applicant: Management Constraints: None identified
Comments: The site has planning permission for 12 dwellings (A/12/76863).
Site Ref: SHLAA 0128 Old Ref: Wig 870 Site name: Land adjacent to Council depot (former fork lift truck company), Frog Lane, Wigan Settlement: Wigan Ward: Wigan West Site area (ha): 1.75 Developable area (ha): Density assumption: Capacity: 85 Land ownership: Wigan Council (0.4ha) POLIS Real Estate Constraints: Potential contamination. SWF Intermediate (0.03ha) Comments: Outline planning permission granted in November 2013 (A/11/75748) for 85 dwellings. The Council are currently marketing the site and there has been some interest from housebuilders.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0129 Old Ref: Wig 939 Site name: Land at Herons Wharf, Appley Bridge Settlement: Shevington Ward: Shevington with Lower Ground Site area (ha): 1.78 Developable area (ha): Density assumption: Capacity: 38 Land ownership: Morris Homes Constraints: Flood Zone 3 (0.16ha) Land contamination
Comments: The site has full planning permission for 38 dwellings (A/14/79273), approved in June 2014 (Morris Homes). Under construction.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0130 Old Ref: Wig 882 Site name: Walmsley Farm, Higher Folds, Leigh Settlement: Leigh Ward: Leigh East Site area (ha): 10.48 Developable area (ha): 10.48 Density assumption: Capacity: 400 Land ownership: Wigan Council Persimmon Homes Constraints: Woodland (6.47ha) SWF Intermediate (0.04ha) Comments: Pending hybrid planning application (A/13/78711) by Persimmon Homes for up to 400 dwellings (full application for 100 homes, with the remainder as an outline application). To be determined at Planning Committee on 23 June 2015.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0131 Old Ref: Wig 137 Site name: Eckersley Mill, Swan Meadow Road, Wigan Settlement: Wigan Ward: Douglas Site area (ha): 5.70 Developable area (ha): Density assumption: Capacity: 310 (from planning application A/08/70960 (pending) Land ownership: Maryland Securities Constraints: Flood Zone 3 (5.64ha) therefore appropriate flood protection/ mitigation required. River Byelaw (0.22ha) SWF Intermediate (0.287ha) Comments: Road scheme from Saddle Junction to Pottery Road was completed in 2013. This has opened up this site for full capacity of development. There is a planning application for mixed use development, including 310 homes. The landowners are working closely with the Council and discussions are taking place regarding increasing the number of homes.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0132 Old Ref: Wig 144a Site name: Land at Thames Avenue, Leigh (North) Settlement: Leigh Ward: Leigh South Site area (ha): 2.32 Developable area (ha): 2.32 Density assumption: n/a Capacity: 63 Land ownership: Wainhomes Constraints: River Byelaw (0.312ha) SWF Intermediate (1.37ha) Grade 3a agricultural lane (1.02ha)
Comments: Full planning permission for 63 dwellings (A/13/78296) was granted in May 2014. The site is under construction.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0133 Old Ref: Wig 148 Site name: Land at Coldalhurst Lane, Lark Hill, Astley Settlement: Astley Ward: Astley Mosley Common Site area (ha): 6.93 Developable area (ha): 6.24 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 91 Land ownership: Peel Holdings Constraints: Flood Zone 3 (0.69ha) SWF High (1.1ha) SWF Intermediate (1.55ha) River Byelaw (2.07ha) 10 individual and 3 groups of TPOs on the site Within Landfill Gas Consultation Zone Comments: Has outline planning permission for 229 dwellings (A/13/77899). Reserved Matters applications approved for 97 (see SHLAA 0282), for 18 (see SHLAA 0283) and 23 (see SHLAA 0284). Capacity now based on remaining site capacity from outline permission.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0134 Old Ref: Wig 892 Site name: Westwood Park, Wigan Settlement: Wigan Ward: Worsley Mesnes Site area (ha): 33.86 Developable area (ha): 12.41 Density assumption: Capacity: 429 Land ownership: Wigan Council (100%) Constraints: Primary Employment Area River Byelaw (0.32ha) SWF Intermediate (1.492ha) Listed building within site Landfill Gas Site and Consultation Zone
Comments: Wigan Council ownership. Mixed use development comprising 429 residential units is minded to approve subject to legal agreement (A/12/77633). Section 106 to be issued shortly.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0135 Old Ref: Wig 891 Site name: Bradley Hall Industrial Estate Settlement: Standish Ward: Standish with Langtree Site area (ha): 5.33 Developable area (ha): 5.33 Density assumption: n/a Capacity: 148 Land ownership: HIMOR Constraints: Primary Employment Area. SWF High (0.079ha) SWF Intermediate (0.221ha)
Comments: Outline planning permission (A/13/77974) for 148 dwellings approved in November 2014.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0138 Old Ref: Wig 941 Site name: Site of Bulls Head public house and open land east of 356 Warrington Road, Wigan Settlement: Wigan Ward: Worsley Mesnes Site area (ha): 4.59 Developable area (ha): Density assumption: Capacity: 86 Land ownership: Wigan Council Liverpool Diocese Intrinsic Leisure Ltd Constraints: Flood Zone 3 (1.2ha) SWF High (0.404ha) SWF Intermediate (1.41ha) Comments: Site has planning permission for 86 dwellings (A/13/77747). Site under construction and 83 remain as at 1 April 2015.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0139 Old Ref: Wig 953 Site name: Land at Hardybutts, Scholes Settlement: Wigan Ward: Ince Site area (ha): 0.26 Developable area (ha): 0.26 Density assumption: 50 Capacity: 26 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints: None identified
Comments: Planning permission (A/13/77785) for 26 apartments. Construction anticipated soon.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0142 Old Ref: n/a Site name: Land at 32 Whelley, Wigan Settlement: Wigan Ward: Wigan Central Site area (ha): 0.179 Developable area 0.179 (ha): Density assumption: Capacity: 15 Land ownership: A&P Cole Constraints: Former petrol station
Comments: Has full planning permission for 15 terraced dwellings (A/13/77992). Under construction.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0144 Old Ref: Wig 916 Site name: Albion Inn, 189 Bag Lane, Atherton Settlement: Atherton Ward: Atherton Site area (ha): 0.12 Developable area (ha): Density assumption: Capacity: 9 (with planning permission) Land Mr S Patel ownership/applicant: Constraints: None identified
Comments: Site has planning permission (A/08/70691) for 9 dwellings. 9 under construction as at 1 April 2015.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0147 Old Ref: Wig 066 Site name: Wigan and Leigh College, Railway Road, Leigh Settlement: Leigh Ward: Leigh West Site area (ha): 0.23 Developable area (ha): 0.23 Density assumption: Capacity: 24 Land ownership: Wigan and Leigh College Constraints: Majority of site is within a Conservation Area. A building of townscape merit (not listed). Comments: Planning permission A/12/77739 for 24 apartments.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0148 Old Ref: Wig 083 Site name: Collier Brook Farm, Bag Lane, Atherton Settlement: Atherton Ward: Atherton Site area (ha): 0.47 Developable area (ha): Density assumption: Capacity: 16 Land Will Rogers ownership/applicant: Constraints: SWF Intermediate (0.009ha)
Comments: The site has planning permission (A/11/75376) for 16 dwellings. The site has been cleared.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0149 Old Ref: Wig 169 Site name: Orica Ltd UK Site, Shevington Settlement: Shevington Ward: Shevington with Lower Ground Site area (ha): 29.46 Developable area (ha): Density assumption: Capacity: 130 (with planning permission) Land ownership: Taylor Wimpey Constraints: Previously developed site in the Green Belt TPOs Nature conservation SWF High (0.19ha) SWF Intermediate (0.33ha) Comments: The site has full planning permission and is under construction. 65 homes remain as at 1 April 2015.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0150 Old Ref: Wig 316 Site name: J & E W Shimmin Transport, Ashton Road Settlement: Golborne and Lowton Ward: Golborne and Lowton West Site area (ha): 0.34 Developable area (ha): Density assumption: Capacity: 18 Land Mr C McCarthy ownership/applicant: Constraints: None identified
Comments: The site has outline planning permission for 18 dwellings (A/14/79924), approved February 2015
Site Ref: SHLAA 0153 Old Ref: Wig 535 Site name: Site of Cranberry Hotel and 641-643 Wigan Road Settlement: Ashton Ward: Site area (ha): 0.48 Developable area (ha): Density assumption: Capacity: 51 Land ownership: Manley Developments Limited Constraints: None identified
Comments: Has planning permission A/04/61623 for 51 apartments - with 15 units remaining.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0154 Old Ref: Wig 539 Site name: Billinge Hospital, Upholland Road Settlement: Orrell and Billinge Ward: Orrell Site area (ha): 6.34 Developable area (ha): Density assumption: Capacity: 42 with planning permission (remaining capacity) Land ownership: Persimmon Constraints:
Comments: Site has planning permission for total of 212 dwellings with 4 remaining
Site Ref: SHLAA 0155 Old Ref: Wig 595 Site name: Hill Top Farm, Off Ravenswood Drive, Hindley Settlement: Hindley Ward: Hindley Site area (ha): 1.52 Developable area (ha): Density assumption: Capacity: 41 with planning permission
Land ownership: Wainhomes Constraints: 2 individual TPOs within site
Comments: Site has planning permission A/05/64936 for 41 dwellings - 23 dwellings remaining.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0158 Old Ref: Wig 650 Site name: Bispham Hall Brick and Terracotta Works, Smethurst Rd, Billinge Settlement: Orrell and Billinge Ward: Orrell Site area (ha): 4.34 Developable area (ha): Density assumption: Capacity: 96 Land ownership: Miller Homes Constraints: SWF Intermediate (0.1ha)
Comments: Site has planning permission for 96 dwellings (A/10/74595). Developer about to start on site.
Site Ref: SHLAA 0160 Old Ref: Wig 674 Site name: Land at Chaddock Hall, Astley Settlement: Astley Ward: Astley Mosley Common Site area (ha): 0.81 Developable area (ha): Density assumption: Capacity: 27 (with planning permission) Land McCaul Developments and ownership/applicant: Redwaters Constraints: Grade II Listed Building
Comments: Site has planning permission for 27 dwellings (A/14/79631), approved February 2015 (Redwaters / McCaul Developments)
Site Ref: SHLAA 0161 Old Ref: Wig 688 Site name: Blundells Wood (Former Pemberton Colliery) Settlement: Wigan Ward: Winstanley Site area (ha): 44.52 Developable area (ha): 9.47 Density assumption: Remaining capacity: 210 Land ownership: Peel Holdings Barrett Homes David Wilson Homes Constraints: Flood Zone 3 (0.225ha) SWF High (0.173ha) SWF Intermediate (0.466ha) River Byelaw (0.82ha) Comments: The site has full planning permission for 210 dwellings (Barratts 145, David Wilson Homes 65). 124 remain