Wigan Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment 2017 Update (December 2017)

Wigan Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment

2017 Update

Appendix C Site Proformas

Part 1

December 2017

Wigan Strategic Housing Land Availability Assessment 2017 Update (December 2017)

Site Ref: SHLAA 0001 Site name: Northleigh, Hindley Green Settlement: Leigh Site area (ha): 52.27 Developable area (ha): 52.27 Density assumption: n/a Capacity: 1,539 units with outline planning permission (A/12/76665). Land ownership: Deloitte (as administrators) Wigan Council England, Lonsdale, Pye Constraints: Contaminated land and access issues.

Comments: The key strategic site was granted outline planning permission in February 2013 for comprehensive mixed use development including up to 1,800 homes. The outline permission expires on the later of February 2018 or two years after approval of the first reserved matters planning application. The land is owned by North Leigh Park Group Limited (in administration). There are various developers interested in purchasing NLPGL's land interests to bring the site forward comprehensively. A developer is anticipated to be appointed in mid- 2018. The site is contaminated associated with former industrial activities, with site remediation anticipated to commence in Summer 2019 and completed in late 2020 for the whole site. Reserved Matters applications have been submitted for two parts of the site, see SHLAA sites 0001A and 0001B. 1,539 homes reflects the part of the site not subject to Reserved Matters applications. The outline permission requires the completion of the link road prior to the completion of the 400th home (including the 261 proposed in SHLAA 001A and 0001B). This will open the site up for development. The estimated delivery timeframe assumes completion of the link road by mid-2021.

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Site Ref: SHLAA 0001A Site name: Land at Nel Pan Lane, Northleigh, Hindley Green Settlement: Leigh Site area (ha): 15.7 Developable area (ha): Density assumption: Capacity: 162 Land ownership: Deloitte (as administrators)

Constraints: Contaminated land and access issues. Flood Zone 3

Comments: Part of North Leigh Key Strategic Site. Reserved matters application for 162 dwellings (A/16/82085)

Site Ref: SHLAA 0001B Site name: Land West Of Tiverton Avenue, South Of Corner Lane And South East Of Polegate Drive And Staplehurst Close Leigh Settlement: Hindley Site area (ha): 2.82 Developable area (ha): Density assumption: Capacity: 99 Land ownership: Bellway Homes

Constraints:

Comments: Part of North Leigh Key Strategic Site. Reserved matters application A/17/83509/MAJOR for 99 dwelling, approved July 2017. The anticipated delivery rate reflects information provided by Bellway Homes (in 2017)

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Site Ref: SHLAA 0002 Site name: South of Hindley Settlement: Hindley Site area (ha): 109.02 Developable area 55-70 ha (estimate) (ha): Density assumption: n/a Capacity: 2,000 (estimate) Land ownership:  Peel Investments Ltd  Wigan Council  Others Constraints:  Sites of Biological Importance.  Flood Zone 3 (0.52ha) Surface Water Flooding  River Byelaw (1.38ha)  Numerous mine entries, spoil. Comments: Majority land owners (Wigan Council and Peel Holdings) working in partnership to submit outline planning application in Autumn 2017. Arcadis are currently preparing a Masterplan for the site. Ecological surveys completed, TIA work being undertaken.

Site Ref: SHLAA 0003 Site name: East of Atherton Settlement: Atherton Site area (ha): 46.32 Developable area (ha): c.18 ha Density assumption: 30-35 Capacity: 600 Land ownership: Lilford 2005 Ltd Wigan Council Mark Lancaster & Sharon Suzanna Bradshaw Ruth Walton Peter Williams William Raymond Williams Constraints: Site to north of Chanters Industrial Estate is a nominated landfill site. Surface Water Flooding (Intermediate risk) Comments: Identified as a broad location for new development in the Wigan Core Strategy. Close to Atherton railway station and Cutacre employment area. Willing majority landowner (Lilford 2005 Ltd) who intend to submit an outline planning application in the short term for the site's delivery. Estimated capacity based on Core Strategy policy.

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Site Ref: SHLAA 0004A Site name: Land North of Garrett Lane, Tyldesley Settlement: Tyldesley Astley Site area (ha): 11.31 Developable area (ha): Density assumption: Capacity: 245 Land ownership: Peel Investments Ltd (majority) Amanda Lily Constraints: Flood Zone 3 (1.8ha) Surface Water Flooding 4.92ha) River Byelaw (3.66ha) Pipeline Consultation Zone (18.72ha) Comments: The site has Reserved Matters approval for 245 homes (A/16/82230) - Redrow Homes. Under construction. Redrow anticipate delivery of 45 homes per annum, therefore delivery timeframe is conservative.

Site Ref: SHLAA 0004B Site name: Land Rear Of 64-114 Mosley Common Road Tyldesley Settlement: Tyldesley Astley Site area (ha): 1.29 Developable area (ha): Density assumption: Capacity: 36 Land ownership: Eccleston Homes

Constraints:

Comments: The site has Reserved Matters approval for 36 homes (A/16/82643). Eccleston Homes anticipate the site to be completed in 2019. Under construction.

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Site Ref: SHLAA 0004C Site name: Land At Norton Road Worsley Settlement: Tyldesley Astley Site area (ha): 1.96 Developable area (ha): Density assumption: Capacity: 48 Land ownership: Eccleston Homes

Constraints:

Comments: Site has Reserved Matters approval (A/16/82643) for 48 homes (Eccleston Homes). Eccleston Homes anticipate the site to be completed by April 2019. Under construction.

Site Ref: SHLAA 0004D Site name: Garrett Hall, Tyldesley Settlement: Tyldesley Astley Site area (ha): 9.68 Developable area (ha): Density assumption: Capacity: 271 Land ownership: Peel

Constraints:

Comments: Outline planning application for up to 319 homes, submitted by Peel in May 2017. However, this includes land with full planning permission for 48 homes by Eccleston Homes (see SHLAA 0004C). Anticipated delivery rate reflects that achieved on the wider site.

Potential hydrological connectivity with the Manchester Mosses Special Area for Conservation (SAC) (Ellenor Brook). It is recommended that development on this site be scrutinised for potential water pollution impacts and a suitable drainage scheme designed to avoid any possibility of harm to the SAC.

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Site Ref: SHLAA 0005 Site name: Landgate, Ashton Settlement: Ashton Site area (ha): 45.51 Developable area n/a (ha): Density assumption: n/a Capacity: 472 Land ownership: Greenbank Partnerships Mrs E Baldwin Wigan Council Other third party owners Constraints: Fishing ponds. Surface Water Flooding - High (2.13ha) Surface Water Flooding - Intermediate (6.12ha)

Comments: Willing landowners. The site has outline planning permission for mixed use residential-led development including 472 homes and new road infrastructure, approved 17 November 2015. Part of the site has full planning permission for 157 homes (Bellway Homes), approved 5 December 2017.

Site Ref: SHLAA 0006 Site name: Rothwells Farm, Golborne Settlement: Golborne and Lowton Site area (ha): 17.10 Developable area (ha): n/a Density assumption: n/a Capacity: 453 Land ownership: Taylor Wimpey

Constraints:  Small pond (possible Great Crested Newt site)  Within Groundwater Protection Zone (SPZ2)

Comments: The site has full planning permission for 453 dwellings, approved July 2015. Taylor Wimpey are due to start on site in 2017 – under construction. Anticipated delivery rates are from the housebuilder.

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Site Ref: SHLAA 0007 Site name: Land at Stone Cross Lane, Lowton Settlement: Golborne and Lowton Site area (ha): 13.28 Developable area (ha): 13.28 Density assumption: n/a Capacity: 362 Land ownership: Wainhomes Constraints: Surface Water Flooding - intermediate (0.21ha)

Comments: The site has full planning permission (A/15/81114) for 362 dwellings, approved March 2016. Under construction.

Site Ref: SHLAA 0008 Site name: Land north of Pocket Nook, Lowton Settlement: Golborne and Lowton Site area (ha): 5.35 Developable area (ha): 4.90 Density assumption: Capacity: 92 Land ownership: Hawthorne; Basnett; Leigh Constraints:  Flood Zone 3 (0.16ha)  River Byelaw (0.45ha)  Within Groundwater Protection Zone (SPZ1)

Comments: Land safeguarded for future development in Policy SP4 of the Core Strategy. The site is heavily constrained by water utility infrastructure.

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Site Ref: SHLAA 0009 Site name: Land south of Pepper Lane, Standish Settlement: Standish Site area (ha): 16.47 Developable area (ha): Density assumption: Capacity: 300 Land ownership: Bloor Homes Constraints: Surface Water Flooding

Individual Tree Preservation Orders within the site

Comments: Owned by Bloor Homes. The site has full planning permission for 300 homes (A/15/81209), approved 28 January 2016. Under construction.

Site Ref: SHLAA 0010 Site name: Land to north and south of Rectory Lane, Standish Settlement: Standish Site area (ha): 15.52 Developable area (ha): Density assumption: Capacity: 250 Land ownership: Morris Homes Persimmon Homes Constraints: Woodland Tree Preservation Orders

Comments: In ownership of Morris Homes and Persimmon Homes. The site has full planning permission for 250 homes (A/15/80981), approved 28 January 2016. Under construction.

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Site Ref: SHLAA 0012 Site name: Belle Green Industrial Estate and adjacent land, Belle Green Lane, Ince Settlement: Ince Scholes Whelley Site area (ha): 1.88 Developable area 1.88 (ha): Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 56 Land ownership: Mr B Keenan Freehold Manager (Nominees) Ltd Mr SJ Isherwood Constraints: Surface Water Flooding Intermediate

Comments: Predominantly vacant industrial premises. In residential area and suitable for housing. Willing landowners. Pre-application discussions took place in 2016 but delivery more likely in the medium term. Extended Phase 1 survey would be required bat survey on buildings and any mature trees

Site Ref: SHLAA 0014 Site name: Millingford Grove, Ashton Settlement: Ashton Site area (ha): 2.15 Developable area 1.25 (ha): Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 38 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.

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Site Ref: SHLAA 0015 Site name: Off Lincoln Drive, Ashton Settlement: Ashton Site area (ha): 4.84 Developable area (ha): 1.10 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 33 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints: Nominated landfill site. Flood Zone 3 (0.03ha) Surface Water Flooding High (0.12ha) Surface Water Flooding Intermediate (3.12ha) River Byelaw (0.05ha)

Comments: Former landfill 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. A robust ground investigation/landfill gas risk assessment would be required to support its development. Part of the site is within a Groundwater Protection Zone (SPZ2); its development would therefore require appropriate mitigation measures to eliminate any harm to groundwater supply, in liaison with United Utilities and the Environment Agency

Site Ref: SHLAA 0017 Site name: Land west of Kendal Road, Astley Settlement: Tyldesley Astley Site area (ha): 3.62 Developable area (ha): 3.62 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 103 Land ownership: Wigan Council (approx 70%) Diocese (approx 30%) Constraints: Access

Comments: Willing landowner (Peel). This is one of two residential plots within an employment-led mixed use proposal with planning permission for up to 165 homes (A/17/81365), approved February 2017. The other residential plot has a Reserved Matters application for 62 homes (SHLAA 0328). The pond adjacent to the site would need assessing for Great Crested Newt / Amphibians

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Site Ref: SHLAA 0018 Site name: Vacant land east of 51 Kitt Green Road, Wigan Settlement: Wigan West Site area (ha): 0.15 Developable area (ha): 0.15 Density assumption: 50 Capacity: 8 Land ownership: Grimshaw Construction Ltd. Constraints:

Comments: Former pub site (cleared). Density assumption reflects surrounding densities. Willing landowner.

Site Ref: SHLAA 0020 Site name: Smiths Lane, Hindley Green Settlement: Hindley Site area (ha): 6.08 Developable area (ha): 6.08 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 204 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. Recreation areas.

Comments: Pre application discussions taking place with a housebuilder and indicative layout submitted. Housebuilder has option agreements with the landowners, and intend to submit a full application in 2017. Retrospective note: Full planning application for 192 homes submitted November 2017 (A/17/84752).

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Site Ref: SHLAA 0021 Site name: Hooten Gardens, Leigh Settlement: Leigh Site area (ha): 9.07 Developable area 7.12 (ha): Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 249 Land ownership:  Calow and Bettison  Aultrum  Hedley  The Bridgewater Canal Company  Parker  Moss family  Martin Schlack and Harold Daintith Constraints: Road access issues Flood Zone 3 (0.07ha) River Byelaw (1.05ha) Surface Water Flooding Intermediate (0.09ha) Comments: Development will require new or improved road access. Areas affected by Flood Zone 3 and River Byelaw removed from developable area. Persimmon Homes and Bellway Homes have land interests and have an intention to develop in the short to medium term. The capacity is based on an estimates provided by housebuilders.

Ecological survey would be required on the site. Adjacent to the Bridgewater Canal. Bedford Brook Runs to the west of the site. Potential hydrological connectivity with the Manchester Mosses Special Area of Conservation (SAC) exists. It is recommended that development on this site be scrutinised for potential water pollution impacts and a suitable drainage scheme designed to avoid any possibility of harm to the SAC.

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Site Ref: SHLAA 0022 Site name: South of Atherton Settlement: Atherton Site area (ha): 55.61 Developable area (ha): c.37.5ha Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 1150 Land ownership: Wigan Council (Approx 1/6) Lilford Estates (Approx 5/6) Constraints:  Flood Zone 3 (2.96ha) Surface Water Flooding (2.76ha)  River Byelaw (2.97ha)  Pipeline along southern boundary  School playing fields  Tree Preservation Orders (0.23ha)  Woodland (1.18ha) Comments: Safeguarded land but expected to be subject to a planning application in 2016/17. 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. Retrospective note: Outline planning application (covering approximately two- thirds of the site) for up to 830 homes was submitted in September 2017. Developer has firm interest to deliver Phase 1 and intend to submit a Reserved Matters application in the short term.

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Site Ref: SHLAA0023 Site name: Leyland Mill, Wigan Settlement: Wigan North Site area (ha): 1.59 Developable area TBC (ha) Density assumption: Capacity: 43 Land ownership: Constraints: Within Wigan Lane Conservation Area Flood Zone 3 (0.39ha) Green Belt

Comments: Existing developed site in the Green Belt containing the vacant Leyland Mill and various employment units (mostly occupied). Within a Conservation Area. The site is in single ownership. The landowner is actively looking to bring the whole site forward for housing development in the short term, and has been in pre- application discussions with the Council. In accordance with national Green Belt policy, redevelopment for housing will be permitted only where it would not have a greater impact on the openness of the Green Belt than the existing development. Leyland Mill is a Building of Local Interest which makes a contribution to the character of the Conservation Area, therefore a detailed heritage appraisal will be required.

A significant part of the site is within Flood Zone 3, but preliminary flood risk assessments undertaken by environmental consultancy (Ironside Farrar) indicate that flood risk is less than shown on EA maps. , However, a detailed Flood Risk Assessment will need to be submitted to support any proposals.

The site excludes the adjacent foundry. Noise mitigation may be required. The estimated capacity of 43 homes reflects landowner intentions.

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Site Ref: SHLAA 0025 Site name: Land off Wigan Road (adjacent former St John the Baptist School) Settlement: Ince Scholes Whelley Site area (ha): 0.28 Developable area 0.28 (ha): Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 12 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints:

Comments: Full planning application for 12 homes submitted by Wigan and Leigh Homes (A/16/82184).

Site Ref: SHLAA 0026 Site name: Rockleigh Hotel, 50 Bolton Road and land to rear Settlement: Ashton Site area (ha): 0.296 Developable area (ha): 0.296 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 9 Land ownership:  Mr J Dixon  The Congregational Federation Ltd  Makerfield Catering Company Ltd  Garswood Trust Nominees Ltd Constraints: Buildings on site

Comments: Part of the site had outline permission A/05/63943 for residential development, but now lapsed. Gateway location into Ashton town centre. Vacant former hotel and associated buildings in poor condition. Landowner is interested in bringing the site forward. A Bat Survey would need to be undertaken on the buildings.

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Site Ref: SHLAA 0028 Site name: Land to rear of 17-51 Heather Grove Settlement: Wigan West 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.  Concept Interior Contracts Ltd  James and Christine Bennett  David and Nadine Street Constraints: Building on site

Comments: Vacant land previously in employment use. Access can be achieved from Poplar Avenue and Martindale Crescent. Willing landowner and pre-application is underway (March 2017). Vegetation clearance would need to be undertaken outside of the main bird breeding season (May to July inclusive).

Site Ref: SHLAA 0029 Site name: Former St Nathaniel’s Primary School and land between 525-539 Liverpool Road Settlement: Abram and Platt Bridge 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 permission for 49 dwellings, approved 16 March 2016 - McDermott Homes. Access from Ridyard Street following demolition of the vicarage. Under construction

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Site Ref: SHLAA 0031 Site name: Land adjacent Holy Family Church, Astley Settlement: Tyldesley Astley Site area (ha): 0.66 Developable area 0.66 (ha): Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 15 Land ownership: Liverpool RC Archdiocese Constraints: Single storey building to be cleared.

Comments: The site has full planning permission for 15 homes (A/16/83156), approved August 2017 (Redwater McCaul Developments).

Site Ref: SHLAA 0035 Site name: Rosedale Avenue/Water Street, Atherton Settlement: Atherton Site area (ha): 0.8 Developable area 0.8 (ha): Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 24 Land ownership: Scimitar Associates Ltd Lilford 2005 Ltd (Freehold) Constraints:  Potential contamination  National Grid advise that Intermediate Pressure Gas Pipeline in close proximity

Comments: A registered provider is keen to deliver the site in the short term. 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. Willing landowner (Lilford 2005 Ltd). Invasive species survey would be required. Japanese Knotweed evident on site.

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Site Ref: SHLAA 0039 Site name: Land at Coal Pit Lane, Pickley Green Settlement: Leigh Site area (ha): 3.17 Developable area 3.17 (ha): Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 71 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 Surface Water Flooding 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 0043 Site name: Land between Crankwood Road and Leeds/Liverpool Canal Settlement: Leigh Site area (ha): 1.31 Developable area 1.01 (ha): Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 40 Land ownership: Frederick Dootson Canal and River Trust Constraints: Contamination on site of existing storage area possible. Surface Water Flooding High (0.09ha) Surface Water Flooding 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. Area at high risk of surface water flooding has been removed from developable area. 40 dph has been assumed to reflect canal side location and opportunity for an element of high density development.

Ecological survey required. Adjacent to the Leeds/Liverpool Canal. Ponds adjacent to the site.

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Site Ref: SHLAA 0045 Site name: Westleigh Waterfront, Plank Lane, Leigh Settlement: Leigh Site area (ha): 20.8 Developable area 18.25 (ha): Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 470 Land ownership: Wigan Council (8.5ha) Canal and River Trust (11ha) Constraints: Flood Zone 3 (0.59ha) Surface Water Flooding High (0.656ha) Surface Water Flooding Intermediate (2.06ha) River Byelaw (0.41ha) Comments: A Masterplan has been prepared for the whole site and an outline planning application has been submitted for around 470 homes. This has been approved subject to legal agreement. Wigan Council and Canal Rivers Trust (landowners) intend to market the site in the short term. All site surveys have been undertaken or will be undertaken shortly.

Site Ref: SHLAA 0046 Site name: Lancaster Avenue, Tyldesley Settlement: Tyldesley Astley Site area (ha): 0.93 Developable area 0.92 (ha): Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 41 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints: Substation Building on site (former public house)

Comments: Council ownership. Outline planning application for 41 homes (A/17/84075) submitted in June 2017.

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Site Ref: SHLAA 0048 Site name: Land to west of Valentine’s Road, Howe Bridge Settlement: Atherton Site area (ha): 3.10 Developable area 1.40 (ha): 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 Site name: Land to northwest of Lowton Civic Hall, Hesketh Meadow Lane, Lowton Settlement: Golborne and Lowton Site area (ha): 5.31 Developable area (ha): 4.51 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 101 Land ownership: The Trustees of Legh Estate Constraints:  Flood Zone 3 (0.01ha)  Surface Water Flooding Intermediate (0.02ha)  River Byelaw (0.81ha)  Landfill gas consultation zone

Comments: Some land remediation may be required. Area affected by Flood Zone 3 and River Byelaw removed from developable area. Direct access can be achieved from Edgerton Road or via Hesketh Meadow Lane. Willing landowner with developer interest.

An extended Phase 1 Survey including Great Crested Newt assessment would be required to support a planning application. Pond on site and issues/drains.

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Site Ref: SHLAA 0051 Site name: Land north of Bickershaw Lane, Platt Bridge Settlement: Abram and Platt Bridge Site area (ha): 1.23 Developable area 0.77 (ha): Density assumption: 50 Capacity: 22 Land ownership: SED Services Ltd Constraints: Flood Zone 3 (0.35ha) Surface Water Flooding - High (0.34ha) Surface Water Flooding - Intermediate (0.37ha) River Byelaw (0.2ha)

Comments: Full planning permission for 22 homes (A/16/82818), approved August 2017. A previous scheme was refused due to access issues but these have been resolved in this application.

Site Ref: SHLAA 0053 Site name: Land off Helmsman Way, Worsley Mesnes Settlement: Wigan South 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  Surface Water Flooding Intermediate  River Byelaw  National Grid advise that Intermediate Pressure Gas Pipeline in close proximity Comments: The site has full planning permission for 64 affordable dwellings, approved January 2016. Under construction (Seddon Homes)

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Site Ref: SHLAA 0055 Site name: Mather House, Mather Lane, Leigh Settlement: Leigh Site area (ha): 0.36 Developable area 0.36 (ha): Density assumption: 100 Capacity: 100 Land ownership: JP McGuire Developments Constraints:  Grade II Listed Building  Within Bridgewater Conservation Area

Comments: Grade II Listed mill building. Full planning permission for 100 apartments (A/15/80496) approved December 2015.

Site Ref: SHLAA 0056 Old Ref: Wig 726 Site name: Land at Coop Street, Scholes Settlement: Ince Scholes Whelley Ward: Wigan Central Site area (ha): 0.18 Developable area 0.18 (ha): Density assumption: 70 Capacity: 18 Land ownership: Carl and Ingrid Spratt Constraints:

Comments: Site currently used for informal car parking. Site previously had outline planning permission for apartments. A density of 70dph assumed due to location and nature of site. Ecological Survey would be required.

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Site Ref: SHLAA 0061 Site name: Land to rear of 15-41 Westwood Lane, Lower Ince

Settlement: Ince Scholes Whelley Site area (ha): 0.43 Developable area 0.43 (ha): Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 13 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. Ecological survey would be required.

Site Ref: SHLAA 0063 Site name: Land at Ascroft Avenue, Beech Hill Settlement: Wigan North Site area (ha): 0.67 Developable area 0.67 (ha): Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 20 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints: Currently landlocked

Comments: Access needs to be resolved as part of development. Site currently landlocked, however surrounding development is in Council ownership so access could be achieved by removing existing properties.

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Site Ref: SHLAA 0064 Site name: Site of former Ince St. Mary's C of E Primary School, Derby Street, Spring View Settlement: Ince Scholes Whelley 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:

Comments: Cleared site following demolition of school buildings in 2015. Access can be achieved from Derby Street. Play area removed from site. Wigan Council is currently resolving covenants on the site prior to marketing the site for housing. Bat survey would be required on the building.

Site Ref: SHLAA 0067 Site name: Land to rear of 90-110 Victoria Street and 94-146 Billinge Road, Wigan Settlement: Wigan West Site area (ha): 3.08 Developable area (ha): 3.08 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 69 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints:  Allotments would need to be retained or relocated  Part of site is a nominated landfill site

Comments: Site in Council ownership. Japanese Knotweed present on part of site and is being treated. Access needs to be resolved but there are a number of potential access points onto Billinge Road and Victoria Road. Site investigations underway and the Council intend to market the site for housing in the short term. Allotments would need to be retained or effectively relocated and have been removed from the developable area. River Byelaw also removed from developable area. Tree and scrub clearance would need to be undertaken outside the main bird breeding season (March – July inclusive).

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Site Ref: SHLAA 0072 Site name: Hall House Lane, Leigh Settlement: Leigh Site area (ha): 0.47 Developable area (ha): 0.47 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 15 Land ownership Leigh Spinners Ltd Constraints: None

Comments: The site has outline planning permission for 23 homes (approved October 2014). Reserved matters application for 15 homes submitted in July 2017 (A/17/84117), pursuant to the Outline approval. 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

Settlement: Hindley Ward: Hindley Site area (ha): 0.25 Developable area (ha): 0.23 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 11 Land ownership: Frank Phillips Builders Wigan Council

Constraints: TPO Group on part on site (0.02ha)

Comments: Site had planning permission for 16 dwellings A/08/70454 but now lapsed. Landowner intends to submit a new application for 11 units in the short to medium term. A bat survey would likely be required on the buildings

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Site Ref: SHLAA 0075 Site name: Former Speakman Coach Builders adjacent to 234 Orrell Road, Orrell Settlement: Orrell and Billinge Site area (ha): 0.33 Developable area 0.33 (ha): Density assumption: 50 Capacity: 21 Land ownership: Hagan Homes Constraints:

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 associated with petrol filling station / garage therefore a planning application will need to be supported by a robust ground investigation.

Site Ref: SHLAA 0078 Site name: Former Abraham Guest High School, Orrell Road, Orrell Settlement: Wigan West 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: Full planning application received in March 2015 from Helena (A/15/80243) for 101 extra care apartments and 30 bungalows. The scheme has stalled due to issues with the Housing Benefit cap for supported housing, introduced by Government in 2016, which is affecting viability. The Registered Provider (Torus) however remain interested in acquiring and developing the site. Site in Council ownership.

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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 0.36 (ha): 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 and that they intend to deliver the site in the medium term. Ecological Assessment would be required.

Site Ref: SHLAA 0082 Site name: Land at Norfolk Road and Tarleton Avenue, Atherton Settlement: Atherton Site area (ha): 0.87 Developable area (ha): 0.87 Density assumption: n/a Capacity: 26 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints:

Comments: Housing clearance site cleared between 2000 and 2005. Currently informal open space. Low prospect of delivery in the short to medium term due to land values and demand.

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Site Ref: SHLAA 0083 Site name: Land at Cherry Tree Grove, Leigh Settlement: Leigh Site area (ha): 0.26 Developable area 0.26 (ha): Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 8 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints:

Comments: Open space in Council ownership. Direct access from Cherry Tree Grove.

Site Ref: SHLAA 0085 Site name: Land off Bracken Road, Leigh Settlement: Leigh Site area (ha): 0.36 Developable area (ha): 0.36 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 11 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints:

Comments: Surplus to open space requirements. Direct access could be achieved from Bracken Road.

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Site Ref: SHLAA 0087 Site name: Land at Woodcock Drive, Platt Bridge Settlement: Abram and Platt Bridge Site area (ha): 0.40 Developable area 0.40 (ha): 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 Site name: Land at Lamberhead Road and Somerset Road, Norley Hall Settlement: Wigan West Site area (ha): 1.49 Developable area 1.49 (ha): Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 45 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints: Public open space

Comments: In Wigan Council ownership. Low value open space, which is surplus to requirements due to sufficient provision elsewhere in the locality.

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Site Ref: SHLAA 0089 Site name: Rear of Woodland Avenue/Athol Crescent, Hindley Settlement: Hindley Site area (ha): 0.74 Developable area 0.74 (ha): Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 25 Land ownership: Excelsior Properties Constraints:

Comments: The site has outline planning permission (A/14/80048) for 25 units in April 2015. Access from Ashley Road and Woodland Avenue.

Site Ref: SHLAA 0090 Site name: Knowles Yard off Ratcliffe Road, Aspull Settlement: Aspull Site area (ha): 0.4 Developable area 0.4 (ha): 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: Full planning permission for 9 dwellings approved at appeal in July 2015 (A/14/79775). Under construction.

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Site Ref: SHLAA 0098 Site name: Council depot, Christopher Street, Ince Settlement: Ince Scholes Whelley Site area (ha): 0.92 Developable area 0.92 (ha): Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 37 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints:  Potential contamination.  Mine entry and zone of influence

Comments: Site of former depot in Council ownership. There is potentially contamination on the site as a result of former industrial uses which could therefore require mitigation. 40 dwellings per hectare reflects recent draft layout prepared on behalf of the Council.

Site Ref: SHLAA 0099 Site name: Former Pemberton Primary school, Norley Hall Settlement: Wigan West Site area (ha): 0.86 Developable area (ha): 0.86 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 1 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints:

Comments: The site has planning permission for 33 affordable dwellings (Great Places) - under construction.

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Site Ref: SHLAA 0100 Site name: Former Tansfield Special School, Hindley Settlement: Hindley Site area (ha): 0.53 Developable area 0.53 (ha): Density assumption: n/a Capacity: 2 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints:

Comments: Wigan and Leigh Housing scheme. Has Full planning permission for 4 two- bedroom dwellings together with 20 one bedroom flats for care supported residents. (A/13/78758) - under construction

Site Ref: SHLAA 0101 Site name: Land at Ribble Road/Millers Lane, Platt Bridge Settlement: Abram and Platt Bridge Site area (ha): 4.29 Developable area (ha): 4.29 Density assumption: Capacity: 156 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints:

Comments: Former housing clearance site in Wigan Council ownership. Gleeson Homes has agreed to buy the site subject to planning approval, and a planning application for 156 homes was submitted in November 2016. Anticipated delivery was submitted by Gleeson Homes. Retrospective note: Planning permission approved September 2017.

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Site Ref: SHLAA 0104 Site Name: Castle Hill, Hindley Settlement: Hindley Site Area (ha): 1.80 Developable area (ha): 1.20 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 48 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints:  Allotments (approx 0.6ha).  Japanese knotweed on site.

Comments: Site in Wigan Council ownership. The Council intends to release the site for residential development in the short term. Japanese Knotweed on the site is currently being treated. The allotment provision will need to be retained on-site or relocated to an alternative location. A density rate of 40 dph has been applied to reflect surrounding densities and nature of the site.

Site Ref: SHLAA 0107 Site name: Land off Whitworth Way, Wigan Settlement: Wigan North Site area (ha): 3.65 Developable area 3.65 (ha): Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 130 Land ownership: Betafence Ltd

Constraints: Surface Water Flooding

Comments: Outline planning application (A/14/79464) for 130 dwellings pending determination. Determination has been delayed due to access issues which have recently been resolved. Conditions and a Section 106 agreement are currently being drafted.

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Site Ref: SHLAA 0108 Site name: Land to rear of Goose Green Labour Club, Little Lane, Wigan Settlement: Wigan South Site area (ha): 0.49 Developable area 0.49 (ha): Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 39 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints:

Comments: The site has full planning permission for 39 supported living apartments - Class C3 (b), approved November 2015 (A/15/81283). The scheme is in Wigan and Leigh Homes delivery programme for 2014-18. Under construction, completions due March 2018.

Site Ref: SHLAA0109 Site name: Amberswood/Hyndelle Lodge King Street Hindley Settlement: Hindley Site area (ha): 1.35 Developable area (ha) Density assumption: Capacity: 32 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints:

Comments: Site in Council ownership. Council intend to develop the site for supported homes for people with autism. A scheme containing 39 units is being considered for short term delivery.

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Site Ref: SHLAA 0110 Site name: Land at former Park Inn public house, Manchester Road, Higher Ince Settlement: Ince Scholes Whelley Site area (ha): 0.31 Developable area 0.31 (ha): Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 9 Land ownership: Lyme Developments Constraints: Surface Water Flooding 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 Site name: Land at Farm Lane, New Springs Settlement: Ince Scholes Whelley Site area (ha): 2.33 Developable area (ha): 2.33 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 52 Land ownership: Monier Ltd. United Utilities Constraints: Within Landfill Gas Consultation Zone

Comments: Vacant land accessed from Farm Lane. An Ecological Survey would be required in support of planning application

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Site Ref: SHLAA 0113 Site name: Worsley Mesnes Regeneration Area Settlement: Wigan South Site area (ha): Developable area (ha): Density assumption: Capacity: 108 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints:  River Byelaw (0.016ha)  Surface Water Flooding Intermediate (0.06ha)  Site on/adjacent former iron works

Comments: This reflects the preferred option as set out in the Worsley Mesnes Regeneration Masterplan (2017), which estimates the delivery of 108 net additional new homes.

Site Ref: SHLAA 0116 Site Name: Former site of The Pines Mayfield Road, Kitt Green Settlement: Wigan West Site Area (ha): 0.32 Developable Area(ha): 0.32 Density assumption: Capacity: 12 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints:

Comments: The site is in Wigan and Leigh Homes' delivery programme for 2014-18 and has planning permission for 12 specialist housing units (A/15/81288), approved in January 2016. Under construction.

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Site Ref: SHLAA 0117 Site name: Hindley Learning Centre, Park Road, Hindley Settlement: Hindley Site area (ha): 1.52 Developable area 1.52 (ha): Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 60 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints:

Comments: Wigan Council ownership. The site has been cleared. Current planning application A/17/84261/MAJLA for 60 dwellings, submitted June 2017.

Site Ref: SHLAA 0118 Site name: Hindley Towns Yard, Wigan Road, Hindley Settlement: Hindley Site area (ha): 1.91 Developable area (ha): 1.88 Density assumption: n/a Capacity: 10 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. Under construction.

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Site Ref: SHLAA 0119 Site name: Former Household Waste Recycling Centre, Frog Lane, Wigan Settlement: Wigan North Site area (ha): 1.36 Developable area (ha): 0.33 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 51 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints:  Surface Water Flooding - High (1.03ha)  Surface Water Flooding - Intermediate (0.29ha)  River Byelaw (0.13ha)  Land contamination

Comments: The site has full planning permission for 51 dwellings (A/15/80803), approved August 2016. Gleeson Homes. Street naming and numbering request received in January 2017.

Site Ref: SHLAA 0120 Site name: Land at former Community Centre, Anthorn Road, Wigan Settlement: Winstanley Highfield Site area (ha): 0.53 Developable area (ha): 0.53 Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 20 Land ownership: Wigan Council Constraints: Site on/adjacent former rail lines/sidings/spoil.

Comments: Full planning application for 20 bungalows (A/17/83767) approved July 2017. The site is in Wigan and Leigh Homes' 2014-18 delivery programme. Under construction.

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Site Ref: SHLAA 0122 Site Name: Site of former bakery, off Winstanley Street, Newtown, Wigan Settlement: Wigan West Site Area (ha): 1.83 Developable Area 1.83 (ha): Density assumption: 30 Capacity: 55 Land ownership: Wm Morrison Constraints: Surface Water Flooding High (0.07ha) Surface Water Flooding Intermediate (0.63ha)

Comments: Full planning permission for 72 homes (A/14/79603) approved 1 July 2015 (Gleeson Homes). Under construction.

Site Ref: SHLAA 0125 Site name: Former Whelley Hospital site, Bradshaw Street, Whelley Settlement: Ince Scholes Whelley Site area (ha): 0.63 Developable area 0.63 (ha): Density assumption: n/a Capacity: 42 Land ownership: NHS Constraints: Tree Preservation Orders

Comments: The site has full planning permission for 80 extra-care apartments, 26 houses and 16 flats (A/15/81579), approved July 2016 (Adactus Housing). Under construction. Adactus intend to not develop the 80 extra care apartments and have submitted a planning application for 38 homes instead (A/17/84270), see SHLAA 0125A.

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Site Ref: SHLAA 0125A Site name: Site of Whelley Hospital site, Bradshaw Street, Whelley Settlement: Ince Scholes Whelley Site area (ha): 1.04 Developable area (ha): 1.04 Density assumption: n/a Capacity: 38 Land ownership: NHS Constraints: Tree Preservation Orders

Comments: Planning application for 38 homes (A/17/84270), submitted in June 2017 by Adactus Housing.

Site Ref: SHLAA 0126 Site name: Wigan and Leigh College Pagefield Building, Bridgeman Terrace, Wigan Settlement: Wigan North Site area (ha): 3.36 Developable area (ha): 2.61 Density assumption: n/a Capacity: 395 Land ownership: Wigan and Leigh College Constraints:  Grade II Listed Building.  Part of site within Mesnes Conservation Area  Site associated with former industrial land use including gasometer. Comments: Grade II Listed Mill Building and surroundings, including former weaving sheds and other associated buildings. In single ownership. Pre-application discussions are underway for a mixed use scheme including 395 apartments.

A planning application would need to be supported by a bat appraisal of the building and an ecological appraisal of the reservoirs. Ideally the reservoirs should be retained if not replacement on a 2 for one basis.