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Jo Anne

I agree, and it is also a council friendly scheme too.


In a nutshell
"Planning – Application Summary

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A/21/91796/MAJES | Hybrid planning application comprising: 1) Full planning application for the demolition of the existing Wigan Market and The Galleries Shopping Centre buildings and structures and the erection of four residential blocks (F, G, H and J) totalling circa 218 units (Use Class C3); two commercial units (Use Class E); a 4/6 storey Hotel (Use Class C1); a Pavilion to include a food and beverage establishment and events space (Use Class Sui Generis); and a new Market Hall with market stalls, food and beverage stalls, co-working space and ancillary facilities within the existing Marketgate Shopping Centre site (Use Class E) together with associated highways works, works to basement, car parking, outdoor events space, public realm and ancillary works. 2) Outline planning application for the erection of four plots (Plot 1: Multi-Media Centre, Plot 2: Blocks A, B and C, Plot 3: Block E and Plot 4: Block D) of up to 8 storeys to include a maximum of 265 residential units (Use Class C3); 1,000sqm maximum commercial floorspace (Use Class E) and a Multi-Media Centre including a multiscreen cinema, multi-purpose event space, bowling alley, indoor mini golf, food and beverage units up to a maximum 9,250sqm (Use Class E / Sui Generis) with associated access, parking, servicing and public realm, all matters apart from access reserved. | The Galleries Wigan WN1 1AR"

It says there that the entire Galleries complex will be demolished, and I think that four blocks of flats in that location will look out of place, and it won't be in keeping with the area ....