Size: 6,663 Sq Ft (618.99 Sq M)
For Sale
Property Details
For Sale: £475,000 Offers in Excess of
Key Features
Rare HMO development opportunity with full planning consent
Excellent location on fringes of Wigan Town Centre
All planning conditions successfully discharged
Comprising a 28-bed House in Multiple Occupation (HMO)
Potential for additional income via converted billboard hoarding
Enjoys a pleasant outlook over the River Douglas
Site extends to approximately 0.111 acres with 6,663 sq ft of built accommodation
Freehold title: Title Number MAN308305
Offers invited in excess of £475,000
Description
The subject property comprises a former retail premises of traditional brick construction, positioned beneath a combination of flat and partially pitched roof structures. The property has already been stripped in preparation for redevelopment, making the site ready for the immediate commencement of works in line with the approved planning consent.
Planning permission has been granted for the creation of a 28-bedroom House in Multiple Occupation (HMO), incorporating well-designed external decked amenity areas. The approved scheme also includes an advertising hoarding to the right-hand elevation, offering an additional income-generating opportunity.
All pre-commencement planning conditions have been fully discharged by our client, enabling an incoming purchaser to proceed directly to development without delay. Full architectural plans, elevations, and associated documentation are available upon request via a dedicated Data Room.






Location
The site enjoys a highly prominent and accessible position fronting the A49 Powell Street, at its junction with Central Park Way - a key gateway route into Wigan town centre. Situated adjacent to the River Douglas, the property benefits from both a pleasant waterside aspect and excellent connectivity.
A wide range of local amenities are easily accessible, with Tesco Extra, McDonald's, and Wigan & Leigh College all located nearby. The site is also within comfortable walking distance of Wigan Bus Station and both Wigan North Western and Wigan Wallgate Train Stations, providing direct rail links to Manchester, Liverpool, and beyond. This strategic location makes the site particularly well-suited for residential, student, or mixed-use development.