Site reference: EM1C/03/01
UPRN (Address Point Reference): 10090388005
Site address: Land to the rear of Leigh Road, Hindley Green
Site Known As: South of Hindley
Postcode: WN2 4SX
Site size: 12 hectares
Site description: The site is situated to the south of Hindley as part of a major mixed use development scheme that would require a new through road from the A578 Leigh Road to the A58 Liverpool Road.
Location: The proposals for the Wigan – Bolton growth corridor could deliver a significant quantum of development in the east of the borough over future years. South of Hindley is one such opportunity to create a new community together with supporting shops, offices and industrial and commercial premises. This major mixed use development scheme of 1,000 new homes and associated employment development could be supported by a new through road from the A578 Leigh Road to the A58 Liverpool Road. The new link road in association with other improvements would ultimately enhance connectivity to the M61 and Wigan Town Centre. South of Hindley is well placed to take advantage of this strategic opportunity to generate new investment and jobs.
Access: The site will require new road infrastructure to connect the A578 Leigh Road to the A58 Liverpool Road. Once in place this new link together with other future links will ultimately enhance connectivity to the M61 and Wigan Town Centre.
Planning position: Application for 2000 dwellings and 12 hectares of employment with open space and local centre (here) – not determined
Development plan status: The site is within a designated broad location for new development in Policy SP4 of the Wigan Local Plan Core Strategy.
Potential uses: The site is suitable for a range of employment uses including general industry, storage/logistics and office space.
Land ownership: Wigan Council
Site marketing: The development has been promoted by the Council
Availability: Long Term - The site is constrained by inadequate access arrangements to accommodate this strategic extension of Hindley. Long term – dependent upon new Wigan – M61 link road
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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