Housing and regeneration Group, Torus, is delighted to have received planning permission for its latest £26 million development, Hallbrook Gardens in Wigan.

Based in Standish, the scheme will see 155 homes built on a former industrial site on the Bradley Hall Trading Estate and will build on the Group’s current £10 million investment in the Borough, following starting on site at its 78-unit scheme on Plank Lane in Leigh.

A combined investment of £36 million, Torus is actively working to bolster the affordable housing market in Wigan, and Hallbrook Gardens’ 155 homes will all be available via Shared Ownership, Rent to Buy or Affordable Rent.

With designs by architectural firm, Paddock Johnson approved, works on Hallbrook Gardens are due to start next year.

This will again see Torus redevelop and repurpose unused brownfield land to meet the needs of those living and working in the area, bringing much-needed affordable homes to Wigan.

Chris Bowen, Managing Director of Torus Developments, said

“Following the devastating impact COVID-19 has had on communities across the North West, our commitment to regenerate areas has gone far beyond our traditional heartlands of Liverpool, St Helens and Warrington so we can help more areas recover through providing quality, affordable homes.

“Working in partnership with local partners, we have been able to redevelop brownfield land in Wigan, which was previously inaccessible, and this latest scheme will see us deliver more than 150 affordable homes in the area in the coming years – an achievement which will see Hallbrook Gardens offer local people more affordable opportunities for homeownership.”

Simon Halliwell, Director at Paddock Johnson, continued

“We are delighted that Hallbrook Gardens has received planning permission. We are passionate about creating design conscious homes, that have a positive impact on people and the environment and look forward to working with Torus and the development team as the project progresses.”