'We need affordable homes', objectors told as big development is approved
manchestereveningnews.co.ukCouncillors dismissed claims a development of 236 homes in the Lowton area of Wigan is not needed. Members of Wigan’s planning committee approved the plans for the homes which will be built following the demolition of the Lower Pocket Nook Farm buildings.
Morris Homes can now proceed with the development on land earmarked for development in Greater Manchester’s strategic Places for Everyone plan, due for ratification on March 21.
The proposal was unanimously approved by the committee, despite 63 objections - including from Leigh MP James Grundy, the mayor and Leigh South ward represtentative Coun Kevin Anderson; and Coun Kath Houlton and Coun Jenny Gregory, who both represent the Lowton East ward.
They argued the development would have an ‘adverse impact’ on the ‘already over-developed’ community. “The additional dwellings are not required,” they said. READ MORE: They found him dead three months ago...
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