Leigh homeowner proposes new build to demolish existing home

Detailed plans have been submitted for the construction of a detached house on Wenlock Road, Leigh.

The project, which lists MOJO Architects as the agent, includes additional parking spaces, enhanced landscaping, and an extension of the current driveway.

The proposal plans to demolish the existing home and garage to make way for the new development.

The Property Demolition Report found the building has suffered severe subsidence, causing major structural movement and leaving it unsafe.

It warns the property poses a risk to residents, workers, neighbours and the public, with full demolition deemed necessary.

Plans to replace the property are considered justified by the agent, removing a dangerous structure while keeping the site in residential use.

The proposal would see a new family home built in an area already established for housing, without any loss of residential provision.

The application suggests the new house will be adorned with brickwork that mirrors the existing local style and colour.

The roofing is proposed to be clad with grey-style roof tiles.

The new windows will be black double-glazed.

It was confirmed in the application that the home is currently used as residential space.

After the projected development, there will be no change of use, as the new house will also be a residence.

Parking arrangements appear to be a significant component of the new plan.

The application notes that the current number of parking spaces will double from two to four as a result of the development.

Plans also show the inclusion of a waste storage area to the rear of the property.

The new house will have five bedrooms compared to the previous three.

Each new bedroom on the first floor is measured at 14 sq. metres on the drawings for the planned layout.

There will be two en suite bathrooms and a family bathroom on the first floor, a gain from the one shared family bathroom currently.

The addition of a second floor will create a master bedroom of 17 sq. metres, with a walk-in wardrobe and a master en suite bathroom.

The application was made valid on July 16, after being received on June 2, 2026.

The full plans, supporting documents and drawings can be found on Wigan Council’s planning portal via the reference number A/26/101007/FULL.

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