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Mill Lane, Appley Bridge, WN6

Description

This land for sale is situated on Mill Lane in the Appley Bridge area of Wigan, United Kingdom. The property offers a unique opportunity for development and benefits from full planning permission for a three-bedroom detached property. The site is located in a predominantly residential area, providing a peaceful setting with the convenience of nearby amenities.

The approved plans include a two-story dwelling with a ground floor layout featuring a lounge, kitchen, dining area, and WC. The first floor is designed to accommodate three bedrooms, including a master bedroom with an en-suite, and an additional bathroom. The exterior plans show provisions for a garden space and parking area, enhancing the appeal of the property for potential residential use.

The land is positioned close to local amenities, including shops, schools, and public transport links, making it an attractive prospect for developers looking to create a family-friendly home. The area is well-connected, with easy access to major roads and public transport, facilitating convenient travel to surrounding areas.

This property presents a promising investment opportunity in a desirable location. The energy performance details will be determined upon the completion of the proposed development.

Map Location

Property details

Tenure
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Council Tax Band
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Date Posted
2026-01-29

Price history

DateChangePrice
18 Aug 2026Reduced 8% (−£7,000)£80,000
Until 18 Aug 2026Asking price£87,000

Utilities & Restrictions

Utilities

Electricity
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Water
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Heating
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Broadband
No Internet Connection
Sewerage
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Rights & Restrictions

Public Rights of Way
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Private Rights of Way
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Listed Property
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Restrictions
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.

Property Features

Accessibility
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Parking
Parking Available
Garden
Garden

Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.

Connectivity

Broadband

Fastest speed available at this postcode

1.8 Gbps

Gigabit full fibre

Suitable for

  • 4K streaming on every screen
  • Full-time home working
  • Online gaming & big downloads

Mobile signal

CallsDataEE Good GoodO2 Good GoodThree Good GoodVodafone Good Good

Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.

Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.

Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.

Nearest Schools

Primary

  • Appley Bridge All Saints Church of England Primary Academy983 metresNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    5 to 11
    Pupils
    138
    Type
    Academy converter
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Shevington Vale Primary School0.7 milesOfsted report card · Apr 2026
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    196
    Type
    Community school
  • St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School1.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    191
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Upholland Roby Mill CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School1.3 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    4 to 11
    Pupils
    30
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Church of England
  • Millbrook Primary School1.6 milesNo Ofsted rating
    Ages
    3 to 11
    Pupils
    214
    Type
    Community school

Secondary

  • Shevington High School1.5 milesOfsted report card · May 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    878
    Type
    Community school
  • Standish Community High School2.1 milesOfsted report card · Feb 2026
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,276
    Type
    Academy converter
  • Maharishi Free School2.6 milesOfsted: Good *
    Ages
    4 to 16
    Pupils
    229
    Type
    Free schools
  • St Peter's Catholic High School2.7 milesOfsted: Good
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    1,026
    Type
    Voluntary aided school
    Faith
    Roman Catholic
  • Dean Trust Wigan2.9 milesOfsted: Requires improvement
    Ages
    11 to 16
    Pupils
    715
    Type
    Academy sponsor led

* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.

Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.

Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.

Amenities

Supermarket

Spar - Appley Bridge, Shevington Vale894 metres
Co-op Shevington, Shevington1.1 miles
Asda Standish Express Petrol, Standish1.7 miles

GP surgery

Shevington Surgery0.9 miles

Pharmacy

Appley Bridge Pharmacy892 metres

Hospital

Wrightington Hospital0.9 miles

Green space

Playing Field194 metres

Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.

The area stacks up? Now check the location itself: planning nearby, protected designations and past flooding.

Getting Around

Nearest station

Appley Bridge Rail Station102 metres

Nearest bus stop

Appley Lane North54 metres

Typical drive times

Wigan16 min · 5.8 miles
Billinge16 min · 7.1 miles
Standish7 min · 3 miles
Skelmersdale11 min · 6.4 miles
Preston (city)22 min · 15 miles

Straight-line distances from the advertised location; drive times are typical free-flow times over OpenStreetMap road data, so allow more at peak. Public transport locations from DfT NaPTAN.

Easy to reach matters. So do planning activity, flood history and ground risks: all in the full report.

Flood Risk

From Environment Agency flood map open data, checked around the advertised map pin and allowing for the listed acreage where known. This summary comes from LandSale, the advertising platform, not from the listing agent, and is not part of the agent's particulars. Risk can vary across a single holding, so verify anything critical through your own searches before committing.

Rivers and the sea

Flood Zone 3Higher risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

Surface water

A 1 in 30 or greater chance each yearHigher risk

Mapped within the area searched, not at the advertised map pin itself.

These bandings are the summary. Where this location sits on the flood maps, plus planning activity, heritage and ground risks, is in the full report.

Important notice: Information, maps and tags on this page are drawn from the advertising agent's marketing materials or generated automatically. LandSale has not verified them. Relying on these details is at your own risk, always carry out independent checks before committing to a purchase.

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63 Market Street, Hindley, Wigan, WN2 3AE

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