Summary - Ulleswater Street, Leigh, WN7 WN7 4DZ
1 bed 1 bath Land
Freehold central Leigh site with full planning for 18 apartments and optional 20 townhouses..
- Full planning for 18 one- and two-bedroom apartments (A/22/94743/MAJOR)
- Option to buy adjoining land for 20 new townhouses
- Freehold site with no Section 106 or affordable requirement
- Apartments range c.40sqm to c.71sqm across three storeys
- Partly derelict former gymnasium; requires full redevelopment
- Located in central Leigh; large plot with three-street frontage
- Area rated very deprived; local market demand may be constrained
- Independent June 2023 GDV for apartments circa ,801,000 (indicative)
A rare central Leigh development opportunity with full planning permission to convert a landmark former gymnasium into 18 one- and two-bedroom apartments, plus the option to purchase an adjoining plot for 20 new townhouses. The scheme preserves the buildings historic features and sits within the larger former Leigh College redevelopment, providing context and potential uplift as neighbouring phases complete.
The site is offered freehold and benefits from no Section 106 or affordable housing requirement, simplifying delivery. Apartments range from c.40 sqm to c.71 sqm across three storeys; an independent June 2023 valuation estimated a combined GDV for the apartment element of approximately ,801,000 (buyers should confirm current values). Planning reference A/22/94743/MAJOR is live on the Wigan portal.
Buyers should note material considerations: the gymnasium building is partly derelict and will require full redevelopment works; the site sits in an area with high deprivation and constrained local market dynamics, which could affect sales or rental velocity. The vendor will sell the apartment conversion plot and the townhouse land separately or together, offering flexibility for a range of developer strategies, including resale or build-to-rent.
Fast broadband and an excellent town-centre location are positive attributes for future occupiers. This opportunity suits experienced developers or investors who can manage heritage retention, refurbishment risk and site delivery in a challenging but potentially rewarding local market.
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