Site reference: EM1A/15/01
UPRN (Address Point Reference): 010009206413 (near)
Site address: Swan Lane Industrial Estate, Coupland Road, Hindley Green
Employment Supply Name: Swan Lane Hindley Green (Plot 2)
Postcode: WN2 4HS
Site size: 0.32 hectares
Site description: A vacant previously developed site approx. 0.32 hectares in size, in single ownership accessed from Coupland Road. The site comprises vehicle hardstandings and vegetated land enclosed by a metal palisade fence. The land sits adjacent to existing industrial units on Swan Lane Industrial Estate to the north and west and to residential properties to the south.
Location: The site is located within Swan Lane Industrial Estate accessed from Coupland Road, around 4 miles west of Wigan town centre and 3 miles north of Leigh town centre This substantial estate of around 30 hectares is in mixed ownership and provides a variety of employment types and uses. It is well-established and is popular with small to medium sized local businesses. The Council has firm aspirations to enhance east-west connectivity through the borough, including much improved access to the M61 at Junction 5, which would significantly benefit this site.
Access: Access to the site is from Coupland Road, which is accessed from the A577 in Hindley Green. The site is 3.5 miles to M61 Junction 5 via B5235 and A58.
Planning position: The site was granted planning permission in August 2020 for the change of use of land to create vehicle loading/unloading and storage area, together with perimeter fencing (A/20/88383).
Development plan status: The land is located within a Primary Employment Area as designated in the Wigan Unitary Development Plan (EM1A 15)
Potential uses: The site is suitable for a range of employment uses including general industry and office space.
Land ownership: M & R Property and Holdings Ltd. Unit 1, Wetheral Close, Hindley Industrial Estate, Hindley Green, Wigan, WN2 4HS
Availability: The site is 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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