Site: Cherry Tree Grove, Leigh – Wigan Council
Site Size: 0.26Ha/ 0.64Acres
Development Opportunity
Wigan Council is seeking interest and offers from developers for a residential scheme on Council land, with the benefit of planning permission. The site at Cherry Tree Grove, Leigh, presents an opportunity to deliver a high-quality scheme in an established suburban location.
The approved scheme (A/24/98039/MAJLA) comprises of two well-designed, two-story buildings providing a total of 12 self-contained cottage style apartments, with associated parking, access and landscaped communal areas.
The development should accord with the planning consent and be delivered as 100% affordable housing, aligning with Wigan Council’s strategic housing objectives and addressing a clearly evidenced need for smaller homes across the borough.
Site Overview and Potential
The site offers an excellent residential development opportunity in an already established residential area.
The site represents a typical small-scale infill residential opportunity. This land parcel is a cleared brownfield site, roughly square in shape and comprises of an area of grassland and some shrubs.
Location / Connectivity
- Located in the West of Leigh the surroundings offer a number of established education, retail, and leisure facilities and employment opportunities.
- Close to schools and leisure facilities, including Firs Park, Fir Tree Flash Nature Reserve and Marsh Playing Fields.
- Good local transport and connections to local areas and places further afield such as Liverpool, Manchester and Southport.
View red edge map of the Cherry Tree Grove development opportunity.
Land ownership: Wigan Council