Site reference: EM1A/05/01
UPRN (Address Point Reference): 100012819621
Site address: Plot A7, Moss Industrial Estate, Walter Leigh Way, Leigh
Employment Supply Name: Moss Industrial Estate (Plot 1)
Postcode: WN7 3PT
Site size: 0.37 hectares
Site description: A flat vacant previously developed L-shaped site approx. 0.37 hectares in size, in single ownership accessed from Walter Leigh Road. The site comprises gravel, with no onsite buildings and is enclosed with metal fencing. The land sits adjacent to existing industrial units on Moss Industrial Estate.
Location: Moss Industrial Estate is a reasonable sized, well managed and established employment site of around 20 hectares located in Lowton on the outskirts of Leigh. It is in one ownership. Employment uses and property types on the site are mixed including manufacturing, warehouse distribution and office uses. It has evolved over the years with new units being added, older units being either demolished, refurbished or extended providing what is now a well functioning industrial estate. Occupancy levels on the estate are high, suggesting high demand and satisfaction. The estate provides a wide range of accommodation choice for prospective occupiers. It provides good access via the A580 East Lancashire Road (just 1km away) and surrounding motorway network and is also near Leigh town centre and Lowton local centre.
Access: The site fronts onto Walter Leigh Way within Moss Industrial Estate. The estate is accessed from Newton Road, Lowton.
Planning position: There is no extant planning permission on the site.
Development plan status: The land is included within a Primary Employment Area as designated in the Wigan Unitary Development Plan (EM1A 5)
Potential uses:The site is suitable for a range of employment uses including general industry, storage/logistics and office space.
Land ownership: George Moss & Sons Limited, Unit C4, Centre Court, William Way Moss Industrial Estate, Leigh WN7 3PT
Site marketing: Moss Industrial Estate (external link)
Availability: The site is considered to be immediately 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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