Wigan HMO Legal Battle Heats Up | Manchester News

Wigan’s housing battle heats up as a developer fights to legitimize four terraced homes turned into HMOs—each housing 4-5 people since 2019—after the council nixed permitted development rights in 2025. Abbey Properties claims they were cleared by officials back then, made upgrades based on council advice, and have tenant records to prove continuous use. But local councillors are raising red flags: the application violates council rules limiting HMOs to three adjacent properties, and admits to operating without licenses for five-person occupancy—a legal no-go. Council’s decision looms within weeks, sparking a showdown over who’s really in control of Wigan’s HMO landscape. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/f7bed2280500b9fb