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Residents Outraged as Wigan Approves Controversial Warehouses

12/15/2025

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Four warehouses at PLP's Astley Business Park in Tyldesley were approved by Wigan Council in 2024, drawing outrage from residents.
Campaign group Astley Warehouse Action says the construction has flooded gardens, cracked walls, and reduced natural light for homes, citing residents Maxine Southwell and Paula Boardman.
Wigan Council maintains the development complies with planning regulations.
An independent audit is underway to address transparency.

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Four warehouses at PLP's Astley Business Park in Tyldesley were approved by Wigan Council in 2024, drawing outrage from residents.
Campaign group Astley Warehouse Action says the construction has flooded gardens, cracked walls, and reduced natural light for homes, citing residents Maxine Southwell and Paula Boardman.
Wigan Council maintains the development complies with planning regulations.
An independent audit is underway to address transparency.