Deane residents invited to comment on seven-home Bolton plan

An application has been submitted to Bolton Council for seven four-bedroom houses on land at 226-228 Wigan Road in Deane.

The proposal would see the brownfield site redeveloped with two blocks containing a total of seven homes, alongside parking and landscaping.

The planning application was received on June 19 and validated by the council on today, June 22. Residents now have until Monday, July 13, to have their say.

Planning documents say the site was previously occupied by a nursing home but has remained vacant for years after the building was demolished.

The design and access statement submitted with the application says the development would provide “a small but significant housing contribution” while bringing a redundant site back into use.

The proposed site boundaries. (Image: Bolton Council)

The plans propose seven three-storey, four-bedroom homes with 10 parking spaces, including three visitor spaces.

Documents submitted with the application state that the scheme has been revised following discussions with Bolton Council and has been reduced from earlier proposals.

A previous planning permission for a four-storey apartment block containing multiple apartments was granted on the site in 2006.

The current application says the proposed houses would better reflect local demand and the surrounding residential character.

Planning documents state the development would retain the existing access from Wigan Road and include new landscaping across the site.

Residents can comment on the application through Bolton Council’s planning portal.

A decision on the application will be made by Bolton Council at a later date.