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George Lythgoe

Derelict hotel could be demolished for 26 homes

A former hotel which has became an eyesore could be demolished for 26 new homes in Ashton-in-Makerfield.

Jigsaw Homes want to transform the derelict Rockleigh Hotel site into affordable housing. Permission to demolish the site has already been granted by the council so this application, if approved, would see housebuilding commence once the hotel building has been levelled.

This brownfield site off Bolton Road would consist entirely of one-bedroom cottage flats. All the homes would be available for affordable rent and managed by Jigsaw Homes.

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The proposal is to build 13 two-storey blocks with 19 parking spaces to accommodate the tenants. The developer believes this is a ‘sustainable location’ due to the nearby sports, leisure, education and transport facilities.

Plans for 26-Home affordable rent development on Bolton Road, Ashton, Wigan (Wigan Council)

“The proposed development will be owned and managed by Jigsaw Homes North, a Registered Provider and part of Jigsaw Homes Group,” a planning statement said. “Across all subsidiaries, Jigsaw owns and manages over 34,000 affordable properties across the North West and East Midlands.

“Jigsaw Homes North are one of Wigan’s preferred Registered Provider partners and have successfully delivered a number of schemes across the authority area.

Jigsaw Homes North will retain ownership of the properties and will therefore be responsible for repairs and maintenance throughout the lifetime of the development.”

No decision has been made by Wigan Council on the plans.

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