Gibfield Park Plot 2

Site reference: EM1A/12/01

UPRN (Address Point Reference): 10090388084

Site address: Land south of Gibfield Park Avenue, Atherton

Employment Supply Name: Gibfield Park (Plot 2)

Postcode: M46 0SU

Site size: 0.59 ha

Site description: A flat vacant previously developed site approx. 0.58 hectares in size, in single ownership accessed from Gibfield Park Avenue. The land is vegetated and enclosed by a metal palisade fence situated prominently on Gibfield Park Avenue. The land sits adjacent to existing office and light industrial uses.

Location: Gibfield Park comprises modern office accommodation and some light industrial workshops. This estate is located to the north west of Atherton town centre, accessed off the A577 Manchester Road/A579 Atherleigh Way. The site is in mixed ownership. The Council has firm aspirations to enhance east-west connectivity in the borough through the delivery of new road infrastructure, which would significantly enhance access from this site to Wigan and to Junction 5 of the M61. Sites within Gibfield Park would be well placed to take advantage of this strategic opportunity to generate new investment and jobs.

Access: The site is accessed via Gibfield Park Avenue and the A577 and the A579. Future road improvements if implemented could make access to the M61, Bolton and Wigan more convenient.

Planning position: No recent planning permissions

Development plan status: The land is located within a Primary Employment Area as designated in the Wigan Unitary Development Plan (EM1A 12)

Potential uses: Offices and/or light industry workshops

Land ownership: The land is in private ownership

Availability: Available - site is being marketed (onsite boards

Contact details: For a further discussion on opportunities within Wigan Borough contact The Invest in Wigan team 01942 489190 business@wigan.gov.uk.

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