67 Twist Lane Leigh WN7 4BZ

1. 1.Having regard to the established residential character of the general area, and the number of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and other intensive residential uses already present within the locality, the proposed four-person HMO would add to an existing concentration of such uses. This additional intensification would contribute towards unbalancing the local housing mix, eroding the area's established character, and would undermine the ability to maintain a mixed and balanced community. As a result, the development would cause unacceptable harm to local character and the amenity of nearby residents. The development is therefore contrary to Wigan Local Plan Core Strategy Policies CP6, CP10 and CP17, Places for Everyone Joint Development Plan Policies JP-P1 and JP-S1, saved Wigan Replacement Unitary Development Plan Policy A1S, the Council's Houses in Multiple Occupation Supplementary Planning Document and the design and place making principles of the National Planning Policy Framework.
2. 2.The proposed four-person House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) would introduce a materially more intensive residential use without any on-site vehicle parking in a location fronting a key route on the highway network and situated in a tightly-grained residential area already subject to comprehensive parking restrictions, and where intensive residential uses are competing for limited on-street parking opportunities. The inevitable displacement of vehicles onto surrounding streets and the associated comings and goings would generate increased noise and disturbance, causing unacceptable harm to the amenity of neighbouring occupiers. Furthermore, the absence of convenient, dedicated parking provision would fail to ensure an appropriate standard of amenity for future residents. The proposal is therefore contrary to Wigan Local Plan Core Strategy Policies CP6, CP7, CP10 and CP17, saved Wigan Replacement Unitary Development Plan Policy A1S, Places for Everyone Joint Development Plan Policies JP-P1 and JP-C8, the Council's Houses in Multiple Occupation Supplementary Planning Document and Car Parking Standards for New Development Policy Note, and the National Planning Policy Framework, which collectively require developments to provide suitable parking provision, avoid adverse amenity impacts, and ensure that intensification does not result in poor quality places or unacceptable effects on existing communities.

From the council's decision notice.

Postcode

WN7 4BZ

Date validated

20 May 2026

Architect profile

SMASHBOX ARCHITECTURE LTD