Welcome – Planning and Listed Building Application Now Submitted.
Winstanley Hall is a Grade II* listed building which has suffered significant deterioration and is in very poor condition. Kingswood Homes have now taken ownership of Winstanley Hall, the outbuildings and immediate land surrounding the Hall.
Kingswood Homes has successfully invested in communities throughout the North West for over 15 years, developing high quality and sustainable residential schemes.
Kingswood Homes are committed to bringing the Hall back to its former grandeur whilst preserving its heritage. As part of this effort, we are proposing a sensitively designed residential development to help fund this vital restoration.
Following the public consultation event held in May, Kingswood has developed detailed plans that include the sensitive restoration of the hall and its conversion into 36 apartments and houses, community space, woodland walk and community orchard. The proposal also includes 396 one to five bedroom new build homes on adjacent land with heritage centre, which will enable the hall’s careful preservation and contribute to local housing needs and fundamentally bring positive benefits to the local community. The design of the house types have carefully considered local vernacular and context to provide a sensitive site layout design based on best practice in urban design and accessibility. The plans also include provisions for affordable housing.
You can find the full planning documents on the Wigan Council Planning portal with the below references:
WINSTANLEY HALL
Have your say
Site Location
01
Who are Kingswood Homes?
02
Kingswood Homes was established in 2009 to create new homes which are designed with the customer’s needs at heart. We don’t do identikit boxes crammed into small spaces. We believe in the importance of residents wellbeing, so our new homes and developments are designed to make people happy. We give residents more space to live inside, more open space to enjoy outside and better features to enjoy.
The success of Kingswood Homes has been recognised with a number of prestigious industry awards, including NHBC Pride in the Job award, ‘Boutique Housing Development of the Year’ for The Hawthorns at Insider NW’s 2023 Residential Property Awards and ‘Housebuilder of the Year’ at the North West Insider Property Awards 2022. Not only that but we achieved 5 star status with the HBF in our first year, and subsequent 3 years, which is a true testament to the quality of our homes and the hard work of our team.
Better
All Round
Site Context
03
The buildings at Winstanley Hall are grade II* listed and date from circa 1573 to the 20th century. The Bankes family, who have owned the estate since the late 16th century, became very successful during the 18th and early 19th century from mining coal. Their wealth shaped the development of the Winstanley estate. Whilst Winstanley Hall, outbuildings and the surrounding land were sold to Dorbcrest Homes in 2000, the wider estate remains in the ownership of Tim Bankes, the descendant of the Bankes family.
Winstanley Hall has been under-occupied since WWII and has been vacant for over 25 years. The buildings are in very poor structural condition with widespread water ingress, areas of structural failure, localised collapse and some deliberate deconstruction. The Hall and Upper Courtyard are both included in Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register.
WINSTANLEY HALL
HERITAGE ANALYSIS
PRESENT CONDITION
Hall – Aerial
Estate Office and Dairy
Main Hall
Outbuildings – Stables, Tithe Barn and Coach House
Heritage Analysis and Vision
04
HERITAGE ANALYSIS
THE VISION
Benefits
05
SITEPLAN
Heritage
Preservation of architectural heritage for future generations
Enhanced sense of place being accessible to the public
Environmental
Promoting sustainable practices – using reclaimed materials
Enhancement of building fabric for reduced carbon footprint
Enhancing biodiversity and existing habitats
New homes built to the latest building regulations and with the latest energy efficient technologies
Creation of community facilities such as a heritage centre and a flexible community space that will be accessible to the public
Social
Community engagement
Educational opportunities with a Heritage Centre/ Archive
Enhanced quality of life for neighbouring residents
Increased social cohesion bringing people together fostering a sense of community
Economic
Job creation in construction and design
Local investment in business and infrastructure
Attracting businesses locally boosting the local economy
Potential uplift in local area
BENEFITS OF THE DEVELOPMENT
Access and Movement
06
STRATEGIC LOCATION
The proposed development is designed to integrate with the existing transport network, providing connections and opportunities for all to access Winstanley Hall.
It will feature active travel routes that connect with the existing networks in the area, linking Winstanley Hall with the local amenities. This will not only encourage healthier lifestyles but also reduce reliance on cars.
Public transport connections are established in the area. Pemberton and Orrell train stations are conveniently located, with the nearest being just a 20-minute walk from the proposed development. These offer services to Wigan, Blackburn and Manchester. The nearest bus stops are operated by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) linking to school services. Other nearby bus stops provide public services to Wigan.
The proposed development is situated west of Wigan, offering convenient access to St Helens and Warrington. Its proximity to the M6 and M58 motorways ensures connections for both local and long-distance travel.
The proposed development will integrate with the surrounding area, providing inclusive, sustainable transport options and connections that benefit both new residents and the wider community.
Landscape Led Design / Ecology
07
Sustainability
08
A sustainable housing development offers numerous benefits, encompassing environmental, economic, and social advantages. It leads to reduced environmental impact, lower operational costs, and enhanced property values, while also promoting healthier living environments and contributing to resilient communities.
Winstanley Hall and the enabling housing development will be of low energy design, have a sustainable transport strategy (links with public transport modes and cycle parking), use of renewable energy, EV charging points, green infrastructure, improved health and wellbeing, and BNG enhancements.
Housing Mix and Affordability
09
A mix of housing types and sizes are provided, from 1 bed to 5 bed homes including bungalows and homes up to two storey. Affordable home provision will be assessed during the planning process ensuring local needs are met.
Next Steps
10
With the submission of the planning application, a statutory consultation period has begun during which the public can view the full planning application and suite of documents on the Council's website, where they can also submit any comments directly.
You can find the full planning documents on the Wigan Council Planning portal with the below references:
Who are Kingswood Homes?
02
Better
All Round
The success of Kingswood Homes has been recognised with a number of prestigious industry awards, including NHBC Pride in the Job award, ‘Boutique Housing Development of the Year’ for The Hawthorns at Insider NW’s 2023 Residential Property Awards and ‘Housebuilder of the Year’ at the North West Insider Property Awards 2022. Not only that but we achieved 5 star status with the HBF in our first year, and subsequent 3 years, which is a true testament to the quality of our homes and the hard work of our team.
Kingswood Homes was established in 2009 to create new homes which are designed with the customer’s needs at heart. We don’t do identikit boxes crammed into small spaces. We believe in the importance of residents wellbeing, so our new homes and developments are designed to make people happy. We give residents more space to live inside, more open space to enjoy outside and better features to enjoy.
Welcome – Planning and Listed Building Application Now Submitted.
Winstanley Hall is a Grade II* listed building which has suffered significant deterioration and is in very poor condition. Kingswood Homes have now taken ownership of Winstanley Hall, the outbuildings and immediate land surrounding the Hall.
Kingswood Homes has successfully invested in communities throughout the North West for over 15 years, developing high quality and sustainable residential schemes.
Kingswood Homes are committed to bringing the Hall back to its former grandeur whilst preserving its heritage. As part of this effort, we are proposing a sensitively designed residential development to help fund this vital restoration.
Following the public consultation event held in May, Kingswood has developed detailed plans that include the sensitive restoration of the hall and its conversion 36 apartments and houses, community space, woodland walk and community orchard. The proposal also includes 396 one to five bedroom new build homes on adjacent land with heritage centre, which will enable the hall’s careful preservation and contribute to local housing needs and fundamentally bring positive benefits to the local community. The design of the house types have carefully considered local vernacular and context to provide a sensitive site layout design based on best practice in urban design and accessibility. The plans also include provisions for affordable housing.
You can find the full planning documents on the Wigan Council Planning portal with the below references:
WINSTANLEY HALL
Have your say
Site Location
01
Site Context
03
The buildings at Winstanley Hall are grade II* listed and date from circa 1573 to the 20th century. The Bankes family, who have owned the estate since the late 16th century, became very successful during the 18th and early 19th century from mining coal. Their wealth shaped the development of the Winstanley estate. Whilst Winstanley Hall, outbuildings and the surrounding land were sold to Dorbcrest Homes in 2000, the wider estate remains in the ownership of Tim Bankes, the descendant of the Bankes family.
Winstanley Hall has been under-occupied since WWII and has been vacant for over 25 years. The buildings are in very poor structural condition with widespread water ingress, areas of structural failure, localised collapse and some deliberate deconstruction. The Hall and Upper Courtyard are both included in Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register.
WINSTANLEY HALL
HERITAGE ANALYSIS
PRESENT CONDITION
Main Hall
Main Hall
Outbuildings – Stables, Tithe Barn and Coach House
Outbuildings – Stables, Tithe Barn and Coach House
Estate Office and Dairy
Estate Office and Dairy
Hall – Aerial
Hall – Aerial
Heritage Analysis and Vision
04
HERITAGE ANALYSIS
THE VISION
Social
Community engagement
Educational opportunities with a Heritage Centre/ Archive
Enhanced quality of life for neighbouring residents
Increased social cohesion bringing people together fostering a sense of community
Heritage
Preservation of architectural heritage for future generations
Enhanced sense of place being accessible to the public
Environmental
Promoting sustainable practices – using reclaimed materials
Enhancement of building fabric for reduced carbon footprint
Enhancing biodiversity and existing habitats
New homes built to the latest building regulations and with the latest energy efficient technologies
Economic
Job creation in construction and design
Local investment in business and infrastructure
Attracting businesses locally boosting the local economy
Potential uplift in local area
BENEFITS OF THE DEVELOPMENT
Creation of community facilities such as a heritage centre and a flexible community space that will be accessible to the public
Benefits
05
Access and Movement
06
STRATEGIC LOCATION
The proposed development is designed to integrate with the existing transport network, providing connections and opportunities for all to access Winstanley Hall.
It will feature active travel routes that connect with the existing networks in the area, linking Winstanley Hall with the local amenities. This will not only encourage healthier lifestyles but also reduce reliance on cars.
Public transport connections are established in the area. Pemberton and Orrell train stations are conveniently located, with the nearest being just a 20-minute walk from the proposed development. These offer services to Wigan, Blackburn and Manchester. The nearest bus stops are operated by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) linking to school services. Other nearby bus stops provide public services to Wigan.
The proposed development is situated west of Wigan, offering convenient access to St Helens and Warrington. Its proximity to the M6 and M58 motorways ensures connections for both local and long-distance travel.
The proposed development will integrate with the surrounding area, providing inclusive, sustainable transport options and connections that benefit both new residents and the wider community.
Landscape Led Design / Ecology
07
Sustainability
08
A sustainable housing development offers numerous benefits, encompassing environmental, economic, and social advantages. It leads to reduced environmental impact, lower operational costs, and enhanced property values, while also promoting healthier living environments and contributing to resilient communities.
Winstanley Hall and the enabling housing development will be of low energy design, have a sustainable transport strategy (links with public transport modes and cycle parking), use of renewable energy, EV charging points, green infrastructure, improved health and wellbeing, and BNG enhancements.
Housing Mix and Affordability
09
A mix of housing types and sizes will be provided, likely to be from 1 bed to 6 bed homes. Kingswood Homes are revolutionising homebuying with the industry-leading Shape Your Home concept that gives customers the power to choose from a range of floor plans. Customers then have a home that fits with their lifestyle. Some customers want larger bedrooms, some more bathrooms or open plan living to spend time together as a family, this allows the homes to appeal to a wider market and audience.
Next Steps
10
With the submission of the planning application, a statutory consultation period has begun during which the public can view the full planning application and suite of documents on the Council's website, where they can also submit any comments directly.
You can find the full planning documents on the Wigan Council Planning portal with the below references:
Welcome – Planning and Listed Building Application Now Submitted.
Welcome – Planning and Listed Building Application Now Submitted.
Winstanley Hall is a Grade II* listed building which has suffered significant deterioration and is in very poor condition. Kingswood Homes have now taken ownership of Winstanley Hall, the outbuildings and immediate land surrounding the Hall.
Kingswood Homes has successfully invested in communities throughout the North West for over 15 years, developing high quality and sustainable residential schemes.
Kingswood Homes are committed to bringing the Hall back to its former grandeur whilst preserving its heritage. As part of this effort, we are proposing a sensitively designed residential development to help fund this vital restoration.
Following the public consultation event held in May, Kingswood has developed detailed plans that include the sensitive restoration of the hall and its conversion into 36 apartments and houses, community space, woodland walk and community orchard. The proposal also includes 396 one to five bedroom new build homes on adjacent land with heritage centre, which will enable the hall’s careful preservation and contribute to local housing needs and fundamentally bring positive benefits to the local community. The design of the house types have carefully considered local vernacular and context to provide a sensitive site layout design based on best practice in urban design and accessibility. The plans also include provisions for affordable housing.
You can find the full planning documents on the Wigan Council Planning portal with the below references:
WINSTANLEY HALL
WINSTANLEY HALL
Site Location
01
Landscape Led Design / Ecology
02
Better
All Round
The success of Kingswood Homes has been recognised with a number of prestigious industry awards, including NHBC Pride in the Job award, ‘Boutique Housing Development of the Year’ for The Hawthorns at Insider NW’s 2023 Residential Property Awards and ‘Housebuilder of the Year’ at the North West Insider Property Awards 2022. Not only that but we achieved 5 star status with the HBF in our first year, and subsequent 3 years, which is a true testament to the quality of our homes and the hard work of our team.
Kingswood Homes was established in 2009 to create new homes which are designed with the customer’s needs at heart. We don’t do identikit boxes crammed into small spaces. We believe in the importance of residents wellbeing, so our new homes and developments are designed to make people happy. We give residents more space to live inside, more open space to enjoy outside and better features to enjoy.
03
The buildings at Winstanley Hall are grade II* listed and date from circa 1573 to the 20th century. The Bankes family, who have owned the estate since the late 16th century, became very successful during the 18th and early 19th century from mining coal. Their wealth shaped the development of the Winstanley estate. Whilst Winstanley Hall, outbuildings and the surrounding land were sold to Dorbcrest Homes in 2000, the wider estate remains in the ownership of Tim Bankes, the descendant of the Bankes family.
Winstanley Hall has been under-occupied since WWII and has been vacant for over 25 years. The buildings are in very poor structural condition with widespread water ingress, areas of structural failure, localised collapse and some deliberate deconstruction. The Hall and Upper Courtyard are both included in Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register.
WINSTANLEY HALL
Site Context
HERITAGE ANALYSIS
PRESENT CONDITION
Main Hall
Main Hall
Outbuildings – Stables, Tithe Barn and Coach House
Outbuildings – Stables, Tithe Barn and Coach House
Estate Office and Dairy
Estate Office and Dairy
Hall – Aerial
Hall – Aerial
Heritage Analysis and Vision
04
THE VISION
HERITAGE ANALYSIS
05
Benefits
Heritage
Preservation of architectural heritage for future generations
Enhanced sense of place being accessible to the public
BENEFITS OF THE DEVELOPMENT
Social
Community engagement
Educational opportunities with a Heritage Centre/ Archive
Enhanced quality of life for neighbouring residents
Increased social cohesion bringing people together fostering a sense of community
Environmental
Promoting sustainable practices – using reclaimed materials
Enhancement of building fabric for reduced carbon footprint
Enhancing biodiversity and existing habitats
New homes built to the latest building regulations and with the latest energy efficient technologies
Economic
Job creation in construction and design
Local investment in business and infrastructure
Attracting businesses locally boosting the local economy
Potential uplift in local area
Access and Movement
06
STRATEGIC LOCATION
The proposed development is designed to integrate with the existing transport network, providing connections and opportunities for all to access Winstanley Hall.
The proposed development is designed to integrate with the existing transport network, providing connections and opportunities for all to access Winstanley Hall.
It will feature active travel routes that connect with the existing networks in the area, linking Winstanley Hall with the local amenities. This will not only encourage healthier lifestyles but also reduce reliance on cars.
It will feature active travel routes that connect with the existing networks in the area, linking Winstanley Hall with the local amenities. This will not only encourage healthier lifestyles but also reduce reliance on cars.
Public transport connections are established in the area. Pemberton and Orrell train stations are conveniently located, with the nearest being just a 20-minute walk from the proposed development. These offer services to Wigan, Blackburn and Manchester. The nearest bus stops are operated by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) linking to school services. Other nearby bus stops provide public services to Wigan.
Public transport connections are established in the area. Pemberton and Orrell train stations are conveniently located, with the nearest being just a 20-minute walk from the proposed development. These offer services to Wigan, Blackburn and Manchester. The nearest bus stops are operated by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) linking to school services. Other nearby bus stops provide public services to Wigan.
The proposed development is situated west of Wigan, offering convenient access to St Helens and Warrington. Its proximity to the M6 and M58 motorways ensures connections for both local and long-distance travel.
The proposed development is situated west of Wigan, offering convenient access to St Helens and Warrington. Its proximity to the M6 and M58 motorways ensures connections for both local and long-distance travel.
The proposed development will integrate with the surrounding area, providing inclusive, sustainable transport options and connections that benefit both new residents and the wider community.
The proposed development will integrate with the surrounding area, providing inclusive, sustainable transport options and connections that benefit both new residents and the wider community.
07
Landscape Led Design / Ecology
A sustainable housing development offers numerous benefits, encompassing environmental, economic, and social advantages. It leads to reduced environmental impact, lower operational costs, and enhanced property values, while also promoting healthier living environments and contributing to resilient communities.
A sustainable housing development offers numerous benefits, encompassing environmental, economic, and social advantages. It leads to reduced environmental impact, lower operational costs, and enhanced property values, while also promoting healthier living environments and contributing to resilient communities.
Winstanley Hall and the enabling housing development will be of low energy design, have a sustainable transport strategy (links with public transport modes and cycle parking), use of renewable energy, EV charging points, green infrastructure, improved health and wellbeing, and BNG enhancements.
Winstanley Hall and the enabling housing development will be of low energy design, have a sustainable transport strategy (links with public transport modes and cycle parking), use of renewable energy, EV charging points, green infrastructure, improved health and wellbeing, and BNG enhancements.
08
Sustainability
09
Housing Mix and Affordability
A mix of housing types and sizes will be provided, likely to be from 1 bed to 6 bed homes. Kingswood Homes are revolutionising homebuying with the industry-leading Shape Your Home concept that gives customers the power to choose from a range of floor plans. Customers then have a home that fits with their lifestyle. Some customers want larger bedrooms, some more bathrooms or open plan living to spend time together as a family, this allows the homes to appeal to a wider market and audience.
Next Steps
10
With the submission of the planning application, a statutory consultation period has begun during which the public can view the full planning application and suite of documents on the Council's website, where they can also submit any comments directly.
You can find the full planning documents on the Wigan Council Planning portal with the below references:
Have your say