Plans for two drive-thrus and 18 commercial units at Hindley Green Business Park have been withdrawn. Without giving reason the applicant, Eden Asset Management, decided to remove their proposal for the coffee shop and restaurant and 18 units before a decision could be made by Wigan Council.
Numerous objections to the proposed Leigh Road site were submitted through the planning portal by members of the public and the Hindley Green councillor John Vickers. They were of the belief that this area already had too much traffic because of the business park and this proposal would lead to litter, vandalism and increase obesity issues.
Nippon Electric Glass Fibre UK is based at the site and has HGVs coming and going - something Coun Vickers said is 'causing significant disruption'. Leigh Road connects Leigh and Hindley and is well used by residents in the area.
