Leigh Town Center HMO Plan Blocked

A vacant building in Leigh town center, once home to Carriages Funeral Services, was slated for mixed-use development — retail downstairs, plus multiple HMOs and apartments upstairs — but Wigan Council shut it down. With over thirty HMOs already nearby, including a twelve-bedroom one just across the street, officials feared it would overwhelm the area’s character and community balance. Local MPs and councilors echoed concerns about overcrowding, parking shortages, and interference with nearby regeneration. While revitalizing vacant buildings is valuable, this proposal was deemed too risky for that specific spot — the council’s priority now is promoting self-contained housing to maintain a balanced, vibrant town center. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8367d486a8e80dba