Westwood

Site reference: EM1A/20/01

UPRN (Address Point Reference): 200004816740

Site address: Westwood Park, Wigan

Employment Supply Name: Westwood

Postcode: WN3 6PD

Site size: 4.86 ha

Site description: A reasonably flat 4.8 hectare previously developed site located adjacent to the Nice Pak manufacturing factory at Westwood Park. The site benefits from significant screening with woodlands on the east, west and southern boundaries. Access to the site is via Westwood Park Drive and the enhanced Westwood Way which connects to the A49.

Location: The site is located within the wider Westwood Park redevelopment area which is being promoted for residential led mixed use development served directly by the recently completed A49 link road which crosses the site. The site offers a strategic opportunity for Wigan to enhance existing communications and connectivity to the M58 and the M6. The link road connecting the town centre with the A49 has now been completed and further works to connect to Junction 26 of the M6 will further increase site accessibility.

Access: Access to the site is via Westwood Park Drive and Westwood Way which provides excellent access to the A49 and Junction 25 of the M6. Access to Junction 26 will be significantly enhanced on completion of the committed M58 link road.

Planning position: Mixed Use Development Scheme now expired

Development plan status: The land is included within the Primary Employment Area as contained within the Revised UDP (EM1A 20)

Potential uses: The site is suitable for a range of employment uses including general industry, storage/logistics and office space.

Land ownership: Wigan Council and Greenbank Partnerships

Site marketing: Site is to be promoted by Wigan Council

Availability: The site is considered to be immediately 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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