Builder submits plans for brickworks home scheme

A property developer has submitted plans to transform an ex-brickworks site into a 232-home venture.

Breck Homes hopes to build an affordable property estate in Upholland, near Wigan.

Bosses say the development would include two, three and four-bed houses, as well as one and two-bed apartments across rental and shared ownership schemes.

They add the Bamber Bridge-headquartered firm is in “advanced discussions” with an affordable housing provider to buy the development upon completion.

The estate would stand on the former Ravenhead Brickworks site, which was latterly used by building block maker Ibstock.

West Lancashire Borough Council planning chiefs are set to decide on the blueprint later this year.

Philip Dolan, Breck Homes managing director – North West, said: “Our plans are a real statement of ambition to transform communities with high-quality affordable housing.

“The proposed development is a unique opportunity – a large disused brownfield site in an area of significant need for affordable housing.

“Not only will it deliver a new community of affordable homes, but also jobs throughout the construction process and investment in local education and other facilities.”

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