First look at developer's plan to convert vacant land into 113-home neighbourhood

More than 100 new homes could be coming to Wigan following the submission of a new ‘energy efficient’ development plan.

Northstone, a subsidiary of Peel L&P, is looking to deliver 113 homes on land west of Stothert Street in Atherton. The application comes after Northstone held a public consultation on their plans earlier this year.

The developer explained that they have been designed as energy-efficient homes in a variety of sizes and styles to ‘accommodate a range of people at different stages of life’.

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The proposed neighbourhood will offer new build homes for rent and promises to provide residents with long term tenancies that are managed by community focused landlord, Letta.

The proposal will also exceed the ‘Future Homes Standard’ on efficiency, claim Peel L&P. The developers stated that they will include energy saving features such as smart technology to save heat and water use, as well as triple glazed windows installed to help tenants keep their energy bills down.

Northstone’s proposed scheme aims to address the housing crisis problems by providing tenants with considerately designed houses which are centrally managed by Letta who will provide 24-hour property management services. Letta, also part of Peel L&P, is a new suburban Build to Rent company focused on increasing and improving the supply of North West energy efficient homes.

Bernadette Barry, Senior Development Manager said: “The submission of our plans for the land west of Stothert Street follows a public consultation earlier this year where local residents had the opportunity to provide feedback. We are extremely thankful for all those