Industrial workshop planned for vacant Leigh site near homes

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 16:03 · Archive

Dale Structural Repairs Ltd has proposed building a 58 square metre light industrial workshop on vacant land in Leigh.

Plans have been submitted to build a light industrial workshop on vacant land on Firs Lane in Leigh, close to residential properties. The proposed single-storey building would be 58 square metres with a maximum height of five metres and would include an office, toilet, brew room and space for servicing and deliveries.

Applicant Dale Structural Repairs Ltd said the development has been designed 'to provide a practical and functional premises for a small-scale business'. The design and access report stated the workshop is intended for 'light industrial and business activity rather than heavy industrial use' and will not require 'significant industrial plant or machinery'. The applicant noted the development has been 'kept deliberately compact in order to minimise its visual and physical impact on the surrounding area'.

The site has been vacant for several years and has been described by locals as 'overgrown' and a 'wasteland'. The land currently has a dropped kerb access dating from its previous use as a storage compound.

How it is being reported

• Industrial workshop plan for ‘overgrown wasteland’ site close to homes in LeighPlans have been submitted for an “overgrown” site in Leigh.Wigan Today · 14 Oct, 15:45
• Industrial workshop plan for ‘overgrown wasteland’ site close to homes in LeighThe applicant said the 'development has been kept deliberately compact in order to minimise its visual and physical impact'Manchester Evening News · 14 Oct, 15:33

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