Plans for a controversial house in Leigh that was ‘a concern for health and safety’ has been rejected. The plan for a five-bed house of multiple occupation (HMO) in Manchester Road would have seen a building that currently houses a takeaway and hairdresser flattened and replaced, which raised objections from 35 people.
Applicant Osman Gulum wanted to retain the retail units and have the residential space on the first floor, above the two shops. The bedrooms, which are also classed as living areas for the residents, would be nine square metres in size and have access to one kitchen and two bathrooms.
Wigan Council’s Planning Committee decided that increased dangers for school children with added cars to an ‘extremely busy road’ were enough to refuse the application.
