Across the country and here in Wigan borough there is unprecedented and growing demand for affordable housing. Wigan Council’s Housing Register has more than doubled over the last few years to about 15,000 applicants.
Through our new build housing programme, we are working proactively to deliver sustainable, affordable homes, in line with current and future housing legislation, and the need to play our part in tackling climate change.
Logwood Place
The Council actively manages its land and property to ensure that it is used to best effect to meet local priorities; including delivering much-needed good quality, affordable homes and Logwood Place has been identified as a potential site.
Proposals
Alternative options, including the cost and ability to refurbish and bring the homes to future requirements has been assessed. The proposal is to redevelop the site with a scheme consisting of 1 bed affordable apartments owned by the Council for rent (including a number that are fully adapted for wheelchair users) designed to high space, energy efficient and sustainable standards to meet a range of needs and aspirations.
The total number of homes and what the scheme may look like, should the proposals proceed is to be determined so to help a sketch plan of the current site and what the future proposals may look like.
Your views
The Council wants to hear your views. No decision about the redevelopment has been made yet. Under S.105 of the Housing Act 1985, the Council has a legal obligation to consult with its secure tenants and in addition we will also be speaking with the wider community and residents regarding this proposal. The Council will consider any comments made about the proposal before a final decision is made.
Have your say
The consultation closed 6th August 2023.