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Warrington Road, Abram, Wigan WN2

  • Freehold

Miller Metcalfe

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About this property

  • Planning Consent secured for 9 stylish apartments, Application No: A/24/97754/full

  • Prominent position with canal side outlook

  • Set alongside the Leeds-Liverpool Canal and benefits from a semi rural feel

Development Opportunity – Full Planning Permission for 9 Apartments

An exciting opportunity to acquire a prime development site with full planning permission (Ref: A/24/97754/full, granted 29th August 2025) for the demolition of the former Dover Lock Inn public house and the construction of 9 high-quality apartments with associated parking, landscaping, and access improvements.

Key Highlights

Planning consent secured for 9 stylish apartments

Prominent roadside position with canal-side outlook

Convenient access to Wigan, Leigh, and Manchester road networks

Thoughtfully designed scheme with landscaping & ecological enhancements

EV charging provision and modern drainage infrastructure approved

Conditions include biodiversity net gain, sustainable drainage, and accessibility standards (M4(2))

Location

Set alongside the Leeds–Liverpool Canal, the site benefits from a semi-rural feel while remaining highly accessible. Warrington Road provides direct routes into Wigan town centre (approx. 4 miles), while the M6 and A580 East Lancs Road are within easy reach, offering excellent commuter links to Manchester, Liverpool, and beyond.

Planning

Application No: A/24/97754/full

Decision Date: 29th August 2025

Proposal: Demolition of existing derelict public house & erection of 9 apartments

Ideal For:

Developers and investors seeking a ready-to-go residential scheme in a well-connected Greater Manchester location with proven housing demand.

Agent Notes

Floorplans & Sketches provided by Howard & Seddon Chartered Architects.

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