Land & Buildings at 1-3 Ellen Street, Wigan, WN1 1DW
Key Features
- Consented 30 apartments with car parking
- Ideally located close to Wigan Town Centre and local amenities
- Walking distance to Wigan Train Stations, connecting to London Euston
- Situated in Redevelopment Zone of Wigan
- Would suit private or care sector accommodation
- Application ready for implementation
- Apartments comprising of 10 x 2 bed and 20 x 1 bed
- Roof terrace with outdoor section
Description
Location
Wigan is a key town within the Greater Manchester area, situated on the River Douglas and lies 7.9 miles southwest of Bolton, 10 miles north of Warrington, and 16 miles northwest of Manchester. As the largest settlement and administrative centre of the Metropolitan Borough of Wigan, offering excellent connectivity routes.
The site is prominently positioned off Darlington Street (A577), opposite Wigan and Leigh Magistrates Courts, in a busy and highly visible location. Access is via a cul-de-sac off Fairclough Street, which links to Ellen Street.
Description
The former Ellen Street depot site benefits from full planning consent for an exciting five-storey residential development comprising 30 apartments. The carefully designed scheme is to include a mix of 10 x 2 bedroom and 20 x 1 bedroom apartments. The building will also have the benefit of an attractive sedum roof terrace, complete with outdoor heating and dining area.
The development also provides 30 secure car parking spaces, in addition to 3 visitor bays (including electric vehicle charging).
Services
We have assumed that all mains services are available to the site. Please note that Turner Westwell have not tested any of the service installations or appliances.
Sale Price
Offers in the Region of £825,000.
VAT
VAT may be applicable and if so, will be charged at the prevailing rate.
Anti-Money Laundering (AML)
In accordance with the Criminal Finances Act 2017 and the regulations set by HMRC and RICS, Turner Westwell Commercial Agents must perform AML due diligence for all clients, as well as for buyers and tenants involved in any transaction. This means we will need to gather personal, detailed financial and corporate information before we can finalise any transaction. When an offer to buy or rent a property is accepted, an Anti-Money Laundering (AML) check will be required on the buyer/tenant. This will cost £30.00 (£25.00 plus VAT) per check and must be paid by the proposed buyer(s) or tenant(s).
Planning
The site currently has planning permission (approved with conditions) for the "erection of a five storey building comprising of 30 flats and covered parking area together with associated landscaping, outdoor seating to roof level and additional outdoor parking area following demolition of existing buildings". The Wigan Council Planning Application Reference Number is A/23/94923/MAJOR. It is the proposed Purchaser's responsibility to clarify with the Local Planning Authority that their intended use is acceptable.
Legal Costs
Each party are responsible for their own legal costs involved in the transaction.
EPC
The site is currently exempt from EPC requirements.
Viewings
The site can be viewed from the road side. Any parties who enter the site, do so at their own risk.
Property details
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- Date Posted
- 2026-02-27
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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Rights & Restrictions
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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Property Features
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
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