Developers hoping to bring a 1,100 home ‘neighbourhood’ to Mosley Common have promised to deal with residents’ concerns at a later date. Peel L&P explained that matters to do with congested roads, green belt and education provision will be part of their plans submitted when they seek planning permission further down the line.
Their ‘masterplan’ includes a vision of a new community and travel hub that would include shops and spaces for events and classes as well as a network of footpaths and cycleways. That got kicked back to Wigan Council’s cabinet this week by the Confident Places Scrutiny Committee because it did not address issues from objectors - which is why it received a cold response from councillors.
Councillor Stuart Gerrard, who called in the decision to approve the masterplan earlier this month, explained that not enough was being done to address issues raised by councillors and residents - which also includes waiting lists to join dentists and GPs as well as bus capacity.
