Site reference: EM1A/36/01 & 02
UPRN (Address Point Reference): 10093941621
Site address: Land south of South Lancashire Industrial Estate, Ashton
Employment Supply Name: South Lancashire Industrial Estate Extension
Postcode: WN4 8AH
Site size: 34.01 ha (Plot 1 = 19.531 ha & Plot 2 = 14.587 ha)
Site description: The site is rectangular in shape, is largely greenfield and has good proportions extending to 34.01 hectares in size. The site is large and there is potential for access points to be formed from the existing South Lancashire Industrial Estate (Lockett Road) to the north together with Bryn Road and Bolton Road. The site borders the South Lancashire Industrial Estate to the north and residential properties to the south and east.
Location: South Lancashire Industrial Estate is a popular and successful industrial location. The estate is in mixed ownership and extends to 91.05 hectares in total comprising a variety of relatively modern facilities including headquarter buildings, large scale warehouse and distribution sheds, manufacturing facilities, starter units, office accommodation etc. This location has proven to be a successful location and this extension to the industrial estate seeks to capitalise on this success by providing additional modern and spacious buildings. M6 Junction 25 is located 1 mile away.
Access: There is potential vehicular access to the site from Lockett Road to the north, Bryn Road to the west and Bolton Road to the south. Bryn railway station is located conveniently nearby and provides regular services to Wigan and St. Helens.
Planning position: Part of the site has recently been the subject of a pre-application planning consultation (external link).
Development plan status: The land is located within a Primary Employment Area as designated in the Wigan Unitary Development Plan (EM1A 36)
Potential uses: The site is suitable for a range of employment uses including general industry and storage and distribution.
Land ownership: The land is in two separate ownerships. Plot 1 is owned by the Barton Family and Plot 2 is in the control of Glenbrook Industrial Ltd.
Site marketing: Glenbrook Property (external link)
Availability: The site is considered to be available
Contact details: For a further discussion on opportunities within Wigan Borough please contact The Invest in Wigan team 01942 489190 business@wigan.gov.uk.
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