Summary - THE EDGE, RIVEREDGE WN3 5AB
1 bed 1 bath Land
Large urban plot beside Wigan Pier regeneration, suited to developer investors.
Approx 0.93 ha (c.2.29 acres) — unusually large urban development plot
Riverside boundary with adjacent riverside walkway and natural outlook
Direct access from Southgate (A577); near Cotton Works regeneration
Level, regular-shaped site; currently rough grass, scrub, no buildings
Flood risk very low; excellent mobile and fast broadband connectivity
Tenure unknown and sold without planning consent — due diligence required
Located in deprived blue-collar terraces; local market likely renter-driven
Listed price shows £1 — likely placeholder; confirm asking terms and costs
This level, regular-shaped site of about 0.93 hectares (c.2.29 acres) sits on the River Douglas edge in the Wigan Pier regeneration area, making it a rare large urban plot with direct road access from Southgate (A577). Its riverside walkway and adjacent mixed-use projects — including the nearby Cotton Works development — give the land clear potential for residential, mixed-use or commercial redevelopment subject to planning. Excellent mobile and fast broadband support modern occupier needs.
The parcel is currently rough grass and scrub with no permanent buildings, fronting a surfaced car park and commercial/retail units to the north/east. Flood risk is very low. The site’s scale and location beside new leisure and cultural projects make it attractive to developers and investors seeking to benefit from wider regeneration momentum.
Important practical points: tenure is unknown and the site will require a formal planning process — no consents are included. The immediate setting includes constrained-renter neighbourhoods and deprived blue-collar terraces, which may influence end-use, viability and funding. A site inspection and full legal and technical due diligence (measured survey, utilities, contamination checks) are essential before committing.
This opportunity is best for a buyer or developer able to manage planning, carry remediation and align a scheme with local regeneration plans. It offers strong potential upside from nearby projects but requires realistic appraisal of planning constraints, community context and confirmation of title and services.
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