Site reference: EM1A/12/02
UPRN (Address Point Reference): 10009209166
Site address: Prestwich Industrial Estate, Coal Pit Lane, Atherton
Employment Supply Name: Gibfield Park (Plot 3)
Postcode: M46 0FY
Site size: 0.71 ha
Site description: A vacant previously developed site approx. 0.71 hectares in size, accessed from Prestwich Industrial Estate and the A577 / A579. The land sits adjacent to existing general industrial and warehousing.
Location: Prestwich industrial estate is a well-established employment area comprising general industrial, light manufacturing and distribution uses. The estate is located to the north west of Atherton town centre, accessed off the A577 Manchester Road/A579 Atherleigh Way. 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. Prestwich industrial estate would be well placed to take advantage of this strategic opportunity to generate new investment and jobs.
Access: Accessed from the A577 and the A579. Future road improvements if implemented could make access to the M61 and Wigan more convenient
Planning position: No extant planning permission. Previously had planning permission for 4 industrial units (expired in 2011)
Development plan status: The land is located within a Primary Employment Area as designated in the Wigan Unitary Development Plan (EM1A 12)
Potential uses: The site is suitable for a range of employment uses including general industry, storage/logistics and office space.
Land ownership: Paramount Construction Co Limited, 171 Bury New Road, Prestwich, M25 9ND
Site marketing: Unknown
Availability: The site is considered to be available
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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