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More than 1,200 new homes built in Wigan over the last 12 months
Wigan s current housing requirement is 905 new homes a year
12:32, 1 APR 2021
A new housing development at Field Street near Frog Lane, Wigan (Image: Wigan Council)
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MAJOR plans for more than 500 homes, a new link road and a local centre with shops, offices and community spaces have been given the green light. Two housing developments have been approved at North Leigh Park, off Nel Pan Lane, as part of a scheme which could see 1,800 new homes built in total. A new road linking Leigh Road to Atherleigh Way has also been given the go ahead together with permission in principle for a new mixed-use local centre. Countryside Properties applied to build 507 houses spread over two parcels of land which have both been earmarked for development by Wigan Council.
MAJOR plans for more than 500 homes, a new link road and a local centre with shops, offices and community spaces have been given the green light. Two housing developments have been approved at North Leigh Park off Nel Pan Lane as part of a scheme which could see 1,800 new homes built in total. A new road linking Leigh Road to Atherleigh Way has also been given the go ahead together with permission in principle for a new mixed-use local centre. Countryside Properties applied to build 507 houses spread over two parcels of land which have both been earmarked for development by the council.