Wigan 'eyesore' site to be redeveloped into flats and shops

The site, on 107 to 111 Market Street in Atherton, has lain empty for a number of years and become overgrown.

A row of three, two-storey buildings dating back to Victorian times had stood on the site, known as Atherton Steak House and The Bacca Shop.

The Steakhouse operated from the 1960s until it was demolished in 2010.

Now plans have been submitted by Westhoughton-based developer DJK Building and Development limited to Wigan Council.

Proposals seek to build a modern self-contained three-storey building on the land which would house seven apartments and two commercial units.

Documents submitted as part of the application read: “The apartments will be a mixture of one and two bedrooms providing a good entry point on to the property ladder for future occupiers.”

There have been a number of recent planning applications with the most recent approval lapsing in April 2019, which was to erect a two-storey building comprising of retail units and offices.

The application said the development would provide a redevelopment opportunity and be of benefit to the area.